GALLEY BEGGAR
Kent's GALLEY BEGGAR – the next phase of English Folk Rock at MIDDLEWICH* on WEDNESDAY 6TH JUNE 2012
Taking inspiration from the likes of Fairport Convention, Pentangle and Led Zeppelin's acoustic explorations, Galley Beggar's music sets out to imagine the next phase of English Folk Rock. Their live performances bring the intensity of a rock band to electric folk and include plenty of instrument changes as they move from music found within the collections of Cecil Sharp and Francis Child through to electrified psychedelic freakouts. Harmony vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin, violin, recorder, bass and drums make up the sound of Galley Beggar.
Their visit to Middlewich is part of their 2012 summer tour of the UK, promoting their second album – no doubt they will be selling both CDs at this concert so come along armed with some extra cash!
Reviews
"The themes and textures of Galley Beggar's music all combine together to form a well produced selection of songs that bring a bygone age – or bygone ages – into the twenty-first century. It's a gorgeous, gorgeous sound that demands repeated listens." – Stephen Morris, BBC Introducing
"This septet ticks every folk rock box you can think of, from big harmonies to stately, thumping rhythms to diddly and, indeed, diddly" – Rock N Reel Magazine
"For any fans of the traditional Folk Rock genre, the addition of Reformation House to your record collection can only be a good thing." – Bright Young Folk
"Producing work likes this will establish Galley Beggar among the folk rock favourites. Even if that means they steal fans from more illustrious bands" – Folk Words
"The British folk music scene is healthier than ever with bands like Mumford and Sons and Stornoway. Galley Beggar deserve to be up there too." – The Gig Guide
Supported by: ESTHER BRENNAN
*The Boars Head, Kinderton St, Middlewich, Cheshire CW10 0JE
Doors open: 7:30 pm
Tickets: £8 :: Box Office: 07790 082523 or 01606 834969
Black Country & Midlands Acoustic & Folk News
Good Morning Everybody. I hope you all had a pleasant bank holiday. Thankfully it stayed mostly dry for events like the Upton festival. Sorry this is a day late this week, due to the very lazy mood and Snooker on TV yesterday. So let's get on with it.
The Brown Lion Hockley Jewellery Quarter
THanks to everyone there for a most enjoyable night last Thursday. Despite the rain there was a good crowd and lively atmosphere. I really enjoyed my debut there. It's every first Thurs monthly but they have regular music nights weekly
Thanks also to Janet & Brian for their hospitality and food on Janet's birthday night at The Ivyhouse WMC on Sunday night. They put on a music show too, what a talented family
MUSIC AUCTION
Something here I'm sure will interest many of you. A one of auction of all things musical this Wed 9th May at
Cuttlestones Sale rooms in Penkridge
Instruments collectables etc 7pm (viewing 4-7pm)
You can view their catalogue via the link below
A new song out from John Langford and David Coughlin on You Tube. The link I have doesn't work but just put megaburnmaster in the browser and have a listen
Must mention a very good Bluegrass band
The Slippery Hill Boys
At Sambrook Village Hall TF10 8AP
Sat may 12th
You can look them up on You Tube where they have several videos
Due to a technical problem I can't put our local Club list in this time, but do give your best support to all our clubs, remember all are run voluntary often at the Hosts expense for your enjoyment, and many like The Clarendon and Folk at the Oak tonight raise valuable funds for charity
CRYSTAL FOLK HAPPY BIRTHDAY
This Friday is Crystal Folk's birthday
One of our longest running clubs. Anne is keeping it as
A Singers Night this time and providing some sandwiches too
Many happy returns Crystal
And that's it for today Friends. The Sun is out at the moment so Enjoy Your Day
Desi C ;)
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Vicky <vicky.tyrella@virginmedia.com>
Sent: Monday, 7 May 2012, 15:57
Subject: Dan Cassidy and James Hickman at the Unicorn Folk Club
A chance to see the late Eva Cassidy's brother, Dan with local artist James Hickman at the Unicorn Folk Club,
On Friday 11th May, 8.45 at The Bradford Arms, Ivetsey Bank, ST19 9QT (on A5 nr Wheaton Aston)
Dan provides an exciting array of fiddling renditions along with fascinating stories while James adds his brilliant
Liam Robinson and Frank Kelly will be hosting another weekend of music and dance workshops in Welbourn village near Lincoln at the end of the month.
Sessions, Singarounds, Saturday night Ceilidh.
Weekend ticket only £40 per person
Folk Workshop Weekend
Sat 26th & Sun 27th May 2012
Welbourn Village Hall, Welbourn, Lincolnshire
Interested in traditional music, dance and song?
Join us for a weekend of music and dance workshops.
These include band and tune playing (all instruments and
abilities) maypole dance, singing, Cotswold and Border
Morris, medieval dance and song writing. We'll have a
public Ceilidh on the Saturday night, a Shanty Sing on
Sunday night and sessions throughout the weekend.
The weekend is a great way for you to develop skills in
music, dance and song or to try out new things; to swap
ideas with others and be part of a community sharing
and enjoying the best of English traditional arts in one of
the loveliest villages in Lincolnshire.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience.
Full Weekend: £40.00 per person
Full Day: £25.00 (includes the Ceilidh if buying on Saturday)
Ceilidh on Saturday night: £5.00 (£3.00 concession)
Weekend Concession for under 16's: £1 per year of age
Tent / Caravan pitch: £5.00 per night (inc. shower facilities)
Workshop numbers are limited
For details and booking, contact Liam Robinson or Frank Kelly
telephone: 01522 560163 email: liam@minimorris.co.uk
From: Kate Jeffcoat <kmj-bam@hotmail.co.uk>
To: Michael Underhill <mikejunderhill@aol.com>
Sent: Tue, 8 May 2012 17:27
Subject: Banjos for sale!
Hi Mike
Here are the details of the banjos I mentioned, if you wouldn't mind circulating the details.
Cheers
Kate
2 OZARK TENOR BANJOS FOR SALE
Short scale, 17 fret.
One tuned "Irish" or Octave Fiddle.
One tuned "Jazz" or Viola.
Both with padded "gig bags".
Both as new.
Cost £190 each.
Asking price £85 each.
Contact: Kate.
07900 954415
From: Mike Lawley <michaellawley@hotmail.co.uk>
To: mikejunderhill <mikejunderhill@aol.com>; kmj-bam <kmj-bam@hotmail.co.uk>
Sent: Wed, 9 May 2012 14:46
Subject: RE: Banjos for sale!
Wife says I'm not to buy any more (have 5 already). I play a bit of tenor, not Irish, mainly chords for a country dance band. Could be interested (divorce looming)
What I do have (Mike - please distribute to rest of your contacts) which may be of use to fellow banjoists is a new. large size near weightless fully padded full length 5 string banjo case which was 1st prize in last year's Midlands Banjo Festival raffle. I couldn't believe winning this just after I had finished making a box for a cheap banjo I bought in a junk shop. It's black and really state of the art, very strong and now suplus to requirements so any offers would be welcome. I'll try and get a photo sent to anyone interested
I'll also deliver it to anywhere sensible in the E Mids or it can be collected from where I live between Ashby DLZ and Swadlincote
Regards
Mike Lawley
Tel / Fax: 01283 212284
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