Wilson and Wakeman at Kirton Town Hall.

TOWN HALL LIVE   OUR NEXT CONCERT IS ON SATURDAY 3RD FEBRUARY, 2018 we present an evening with WILSON & WAKEMAN A guaranteed evening of entertainment from two of the UK's finest musicians - great musicianship, singing, songs and atmosphere, you can't ask for much more.   Featuring DAMIAN WILSON on vocals and acoustic guitar and ADAM WAKEMAN on keyboards, vocals and acoustic guitar.  The duo will be playing songs from their individual back catalogues and from artists they have worked with, along with tracks from their duo album 'Weir Keepers Tales' and Damian's latest solo album 'Built for Fighting' intertwined with stories and memories from their touring careers.  It is a show that should not be missed. DAMIAN WILSON is widely known for his contribution to the progressive rock genre, as lead singer with bands such as Threshold, Headspace and Landmarq.  He has appeared on over 70 albums and had released five solo albums.  He is a respected guest vocalist, working with Rick Wakeman's English Rock Ensemble, Mostly Autumn, Praying Mantis and others.  He played the lead role of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables on their UK National Tour.  Damian has one of the most versatile voices in music with an incredible range. ADAM WAKEMAN is most well known as the keyboard player with Black Sabbath,  2017 was Adam's fourteenth year as a member of Ozzy Osbourne's band.  He has released nine albums with his father Rick and much of his early touring was with Rick.  They played all over the world, either with the two of them sitting at grand pianos or in full scale rock appearances with orchestras and choirs.  Adam is a highly sought after keyboard player and musical director.  His career has seen him tour, write and record with some of the biggest selling artists in the recording industry.  In 2016, he accompanied Callaghan on her second visit to Town Hall Live.  He has wanted to come back ever since and we feel privileged to put on this concert.  It is sure to be a magical evening. Find attached a  live video of Damian and Adam playing the song 'Seek for Adventure' taken from their duo album.   Advance Tickets are £13.50 and can be obtained from the One Stop store in Kirton, from Brian on 01652 649230. or brianchudley@btinternet.com or here Venue:  Town Hall, Market Square, Kirton in Lindsey, N Lincs, DN21 4LZ and then on Friday 2nd March we welcome back HANNAH ALDRIDGE There are few artists that can truly encapsulate the essence of true Americana like Muscle Shoals artist HANNAH ALDRIDGE, whose musical pedigree speaks for itself.  With sounds ranging from blues, to the musical stylings of her hometown and Nashville, where she now lives, Hannah leaves no inspiration or influence untapped. Her music is sometimes wild, introspective, celebratory, regretful, boisterous and gentle. It is American music dressed in rags, not rhinestones.  Hannah never shies away from honesty in her songs,  Her Alabama twang mixes with a rock edge and the songs are delivered with a burning intensity.  You cannot help but be moved by them. As a performer, Hannah holds her audience in the palm of her hand putting on a stunning show with her strong, clear and emotion packed vocals. Support will come from Matt Taylor from Sheffield band Anytown Advance Tickets  are on sale NOW and are priced at £12.50 They can be purchased from the OneStop store in town, Brian on 01652 649230 or here And then later in 2018: SATURDAY 7TH APRIL - the return of the UK's biggest and best family band and Town Hall Live favourites THE MIGHTY DOONANS BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY, 7TH MAY - BIRDS OF CHICAGO with support from ANTHONY DACAOSTA FRIDAY 1ST JUNE - ELLES BAILEY & BAND support: RHIANNON SCUTT with lots more to follow.   For more information on these concerts visit www.townhalllive.co.uk Bring Your Friends for a Great Night Out and Save on Tickets! We would like as many people as possible to come and enjoy the concerts we put on. Why not ask your friends? Any person buying 6 tickets up to one week before any concert will get £1 off the ticket price on all tickets purchased. This offer is available only by ringing Brian on 01652 649230 or emailing brianchudley@btinternet.com Looking for a place to stay or just a pre match meal? Try The George Hotel which is just 20m from the Town Hall Special pre show offer - Two bar meals for £12 (pre bookings only - ring 01652 640600) or book a overnight stay for a special price of £80 for two people (Dinner, Bed and Breakfast) Or alternatively BENGAL DYNASTY in the Market Square offer a 4 course happy hour meal (Friday Only) for £12.50 per person between 17:30 and19:00. To book, call 01652 648370.  MORE INFORMATION ON ALL CONCERTS HERE Copyright © 2017 Town Hall Live, All rights reserved. mailing address: brianchudley@btinternet.com

Folk Upstairs at the Drill with Martyn Wyndham-Read Saturday 3 February

Lincoln Drill Hall present 

Folk Upstairs at the Drill with...

Martyn Wyndham-Read  

Saturday 3 February 7.30pm

Traditional and contemporary English and Australian songs from one of the all-time masters. A warm-voiced singer and fine guitarist; a justifiably respected veteran! 

Tickets: £10 from 01522 873894

Venue Link...

www.lincolndrillhall.com

Namibian Tales - Preparing a Unique and Rare CD

Namibian Tales are preparing a unique and rare CD release tour for “Kalahari Encounters” in Europe during summer with the San - Bushmen singers from the Kalahari! Selected for a showcase at the Seoul Music Week Festival in South Korea on 11 may 2018! Video Link

The year 2017 was filled with musical travels for Namibian Tales. From freezing  Switzerland (January) to Amman Jazz Festival in Jordan (April) and performances in Germany (May).  The Namibian Tales quartet then took to the Kalahari in June, where they teamed  up with the four San singers to rehearse and perform together in Namibia and create  their critically acclaimed album “Kalahari Encounters” together.  This live recording won Best World Music Album Produced in Netherlands 2017  by Mixed World Music and was reviewed in Folk Roots magazine.  The quartet performed at several venues during the Shanghai World Music F estival China (October) and gave a showcase at “Visa For Music” in Rabat, Morocco  in November.  In December, Shishani Vranckx & Sjahin During returned to the Kalahari to  present the album to the ladies and continued their work archiving music from  different San communities in collaboration with the Museums Association of  Namibia and UNESCO.  This year the quartet will be giving a showcase at the Seoul Music Festival in  South Korea.  Currently the group is preparing the CD release tour for “Kalahari Encounters”  which will take place in Europe during the summer together with the San singers  from the Kalahari!  JU/’HOANSI SINGERS N!ae Komtsa- vocals Seg//ae  N!ani – vocals //Ao N!ani – vocals Baqu Kha//an – vocals NAMIBIAN TALES Shishani – vocals, guitar Bence Huszar  – cello Debby Korfmacher – mbira, kora & vocals Afron Nyambali - bass Sjahin During – percussion set Video Link Upcoming concerts with Shishani & Namibian Tales Quartet. 11 may - Susung World Music festival, Daegu, South  Korea 12 may - Korean Central Museum, Seoul, South Korea 13 may - Seoul Music Week festival, South Korea 16 may - Jazztonic Festival, Cheongju, South Korea 26 may - Terug Naar Het Begin Festival, Groningen, NL Summer tour KALAHARI ENCOUNTERS in Europe (tba) 6 oct - AfroVibes festival, Korzo Den Haag, NL 24 till 28 oct - attending Womex, Gran Canaria 3 nov - Planeta Festival Gothenburg, Sweden 9 nov - Porta Festival, Latvia                                                         16-26 jan 2019- festival Jazz Plaza, Havana Cuba (tba) 1 feb 2019 - Cultuurcentrum Leopoldsburg, Belgium For info and bookings contact Mundus Productions                           Sjahin During info@sjahinduring.com www.namibiantales.com

Grimsby Folk Club Dates for February

Grimsby Folk Club dates for February

4th: Spotlight Night (£2.00) Another evening of  local folk club members and those from the(not Running order)
wider acoustic music scene. Kirsty Greenfield, Wounded Healers, Matt Jones, Eddie Weeks.

11th: The Miles Roses Three piece touring collaboration for three respected solo songwriters Edwina Hayes, Kate Bramley and Simon Haworth. Edwina is well known to the Grimsby audience and Kate & Simon are part of Jez Lowes Bad Pennies. Born out of a musical interest in both British folk and the transatlantic connections to new country and Americana, this trio are fast gaining a reputation across the UK folk scene. Original songs and close harmonies, accompanied by guitars, bass, cittern, mandola, mandolin and fiddle.
The Miles Roses's Web Site

18th: Club Night
Singers, Musicians, poets and story tellers come and perform or just come and appreciate.

25th: Bob Fox (£10.00 members, £11.00 non members)

Bob, one of our finest exponents of storytelling through song, is currently playing SONGMAN for aThis being one of them.
record third time in the prestigious 10th Anniversary WARHORSE Tour from 2017 - 2019 and is only able to do a very few selected solo performances during this period.
Don’t miss a chance to experience his warm, rich voice, virtuoso guitar style and newly acquired melodeon playing skill as he performs material from War Horse, newly written songs from the New Radio Ballad series along with old favourites from his many recordings.

Tickets available now Members £10.00 Guest £11.00.

Bob Fox's Web Site

Rhiannon Scutt - News and New EP

Rhiannon Scutt - News and New EP                         Howdy folks                  Wow! Already over a week since the launch of the new EP, #9. A huge thank you to everyone who made the show and sold it out! So many people from different parts of my life all met for the start of the next chapter. The EP flew out on the night, and i'm glad to say there aren't too many copies left, so if you couldn't make it and would like to order a copy, you can purchase one on my new website; www.rhiannonscutt.com LIVE VIDEO Here is a live video taken from the night. It's of the fourth track on the EP, 'The Songwriter'. Accompanied by Sarah Heneghan and drums, Gregory S Davies on piano and Sarah Smout on cello.  #9 EP A little more about the record! On the 6th July 2017, I brought together four musicians who had never met or played together as a whole, to listen to five of my songs. I then asked them to create accompanying parts on the spot, and then soon after, we hit record. #9 EP is the result of that session. Cover art by Lynne Chapman I'M BOOKING 2018 SHOWS The dates are quickly filling up for 2018, and can be found on the shows section of the website. If you're interested in booking me or the full band, please get in touch. House concerts are very welcome too! Music, friends and food in the comfort of your own home... what could be better :)  Copyright © 2017 Rhiannon Scutt, All rights reserved. mailing address is: rhiannonjmusic@gmail.com

Keith Luckey @ Lincoln Drill Hall Cafe/Bar Saturday 27 January, 2018. 11 am to 2 pm Admission Free.

Keith Luckey is playing the Saturday Session in Lincoln Drill Hall Cafe/Bar Saturday 27 January, 2018. 11 am to 2 pm Admission Free.

www.keithluckey.fourfour.com

www.lincolndrillhall.com

Live Music for the next two weeks at Lincoln Drill Hall

Upcoming Live Music for the next two weeks at Lincoln Drill Hall

Saturday 27 January 11 am to 2pm

Saturday Session in the Cafe/Bar with Keith Luckey (Admission free)

Saturday 27 January 8pm

Fairport Convention

Friday 2 February 8pm

The Jive Aces will be at Lincoln Drill Hall

Saturday 3^rd February 11 am to 2pm

Saturday Session in the Cafe/Bar with Cover Up and Double Take (Admission free)

Saturday 3 February 7.30pm

Folk Upstairs at the Drill with Martyn Wyndham-Read  

Tuesday 6 February 1pm

LICMF Lunchtime Classic Concert with Trio Volant

Box Office 01522 873894

Full details at www.lincolndrillhall.com