Americana

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Saturday 18 September 2010
Rachel Harrington and Rod Clements
Doors Open: 7.30pm Event Begins: 8pm Event Ends: 11pm

Rachel Harrington

Seattle country-soul sensation Rachel Harrington is the rising star of Americana, who is keeping the ancient art of the musical storyteller alive. The source of her inspiration comes from her early life in a strict Pentecostal family in Oregon & her musical influences, including gospel music & her father’s secret soul record collection, which she would listen to when the family were out at church. Rachel will be accompanied by the inimitable Rod Clements, solo singer-songwriter and master slide guitarist and Bert Jansch collaborator and producer, dobro guru and Lindisfarne founder member whose illustrious credentials read like a who’s who of the folk-roots world.

Featuring:
Rachel Harrington - Rachel Harrington comes from a Pentecostal upbringing in the state of Oregon; country, to be sure, but listening to her you'd think it was Appalachia in 1934, so convincing is her traditional song writing and her plaintive singing. This is not an affectation, it shows, as in Cormac McCarthy's novels, how close the past is to the present out in the country. In Rachel's songs the story comes first, but the music isn't far behind with her lovely voice and the stellar cast of musicians that accompany her on her just released second album, City of Refuge

WEB PRICE-£8.00 CONCESSIONS-£8.00 DOOR -£8.00

Thursday 23 September 2010
Jerry Harmon (support Sean Taylor)
Doors Open: 7.30pm Event Begins: 8pm Event Ends: 11pm

Jerry Harmon

Grammy nominee Country Bluegrass singer and 7th generation Appalation story teller Jerry Harmon will be intertaining in the Chapel Arts cafe this September supported by the very much up and coming and rather wonderful Sean Taylor www.seantaylorsongs.com. As well as singing his heartwarming brand of Southern song Jerry will be telling his humerous hart warming tales including some of the 'Jack Tales' though not the one that everybody knows (ie Jack and the Beanstork) His great grandfather brought these tales over from the Uk and Jerry's family have been keeping the tradition alive ever since! This show is suitable for adults and children alike.

Featuring:
Jerry Harmon - Jerry Harmon was born into a family rich in the tradition of music. His home, deep in the foothills of the Blue Ridge / Appalachian mountains, reverberated daily to the sound of music in many different forms. Harmon’s musical career was launched at an early age, strumming a banjo fashioned from wood and groundhog hide by his uncle Gene. Radio programmes featuring Hank Williams Sr, Flatt & Scruggs and Ray Price also proved a lasting influence. At the age of 12, with his Sears & Roebuck Truetone guitar in hand and an earnest determination, Harmon tackled the first of years of self givent music lessons from a book by the famed North Carolina guitarist Arthur Smith. After years of local and regional performing Harmon gained recognition as an outstanding guitarist, singer and songwriter. He begin to appear at such events as North Carolina’s renowned Merle-Fest, The Bath International Music Festival, The Edinburgh International Festival,and The Winnipeg Folk Festival. He has shared the bill with some of America’s most celebrated musicians: Ricky Skaggs, Tony Rice, Marty Stuart, Earl Scruggs, Dolly Parton and others. Jerry has quickly gained recognition as an amazing performer in the UK and mainland Europe performing at major events there after years of success as a performer in America.

WEB PRICE-£12.00 CONCESSIONS-£11.00 DOOR -£14.00

Sunday 17 October 2010
The Johnny Cash Tribute Roadshow
Doors Open: 7.30pm Event Begins: 8pm Event Ends: 11pm

Johnny Cash Tribute

The No.1 Johnny Cash tribute, The Johnny Cash Roadshow featuring Clive John as the ‘Man In Black’, celebrate the music of one of America’s greatest songwriters and performers. Delivering an energetic and entertaining show for all to enjoy, whether you’re a Johnny Cash fan or not, Clive and the band passionately present their tribute to Cash without trying to impersonate him – after all there was only one ‘Man In Black’

Featuring:
The Johnny Cash Tribute Roadshow - Performing songs from throughout Johnny Cash’s long career going right back to the 1950’s and his Sun Record days (Walk the Line, Folsom Prison Blues) stopping by Ring of Fire, Man in Black, Boy Named Sue, taking a quick step into his prison albums (San Quentin) up to his American Recordings’ albums and his final single release ‘Hurt’ plus many, many more. The band features Jill Schoonjans (Joe Longthorne, Lee Memphis King No 1 Tribute) as June Carter dueting with Clive and with the full video backdrop the show is complete. This really is only Johnny Cash tribute show that matters. For more information go to the website at www.johnnycashroadshow.com “The band deliver a high energy performance which everyone seems to enjoy - irrespective of whether you're an ardent fan of the country legend or not.” Irish World www.johnnycashroadshow.com “Clive John gave a brilliant, authentic performance as The Man in Black and the audience demanded a return booking!” Artrix Theatre

WEB PRICE-£8.00 CONCESSIONS-£8.00 DOOR -£10.00

Thursday 09 September 2010
The Bluebird Blues
Doors Open: 7.30pm Event Begins: 8pm Event Ends: 11pm

The Bluebird Blues Band

The Bluebird Blues – featuring Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley with Bob Hall Awarded 3 Maple Blues Awards in 2010, including Songwriters Of The Year, vocalist Diana Lee Braithwaite, whose African-American family hail from Florida, and Kansas-born multi-instrumentalist Chris Whiteley keep the tradition of acoustic blues alive through their concerts of fine original songs. The Bluebird Blues recounts the story of Bluebird Records, the pre-eminent record label of the thirties and forties. A world-class blues singer, Diana Braithwaite has been dubbed “Canada’s National Treasure”. Chris Whiteley has played with blues legends Taj Mahal, John Hammond and John Lee Hooker. Together they are joined by Bob Hall, poll-winning British blues and boogie pianist, for a unique and varied night with great vocals, guitar, piano, mandolin, harmonica, trumpet and percussion.

Featuring:
The Bluebird Blues Band - Awarded 3 Maple Blues Awards in 2010, including Songwriters Of The Year, vocalist Diana Lee Braithwaite, whose African-American family hail from Florida, and Kansas-born multi-instrumentalist Chris Whiteley keep the tradition of acoustic blues alive through their concerts of fine original songs. The Bluebird Blues recounts the story of Bluebird Records, the pre-eminent record label of the thirties and forties. A world-class blues singer, Diana Braithwaite has been dubbed “Canada’s National Treasure”. Chris Whiteley has played with blues legends Taj Mahal, John Hammond and John Lee Hooker. Together they are joined by Bob Hall, poll-winning British blues and boogie pianist, for a unique and varied night with great vocals, guitar, piano, mandolin, harmonica, trumpet and percussion. www.boogie.demon.co.uk

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