St. Mary's Arts Centre,
Strand Street, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9HN
St. Mary's Arts Centre,
Strand Street, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9HN
Saturday 8th June 2013 - 8:00pm
doors and bar open 7:00pm
Now celebrating their 14th year together; John Etheridge’s ‘Sweet Chorus’ was originally formed as a personal tribute by John to his mentor and inspiration Stephane Grappelli, with whom he worked for 5 years in the 70s and early 80s.
Taking their cue from the Hot Club of France; the legendary group that featured Grappelli and Django Reinhardt, the band features Etheridge’s dazzling guitar work and the scintillating sound of Mike Piggott on the violin.
The relationship of this pair has been described as "deeply satisfying" and backed up by the propulsive drive of Kelbie and Crowdy the band produces breathtaking sallies through repertoire both old and contemporary.
A must for all fans of melodically based inspired, swinging acoustic jazz.
Tickets £15
Available from www.wegottickets.com
see: www.johnetheridge.com
Wednesday 12th June 2013 7:30pm
Tickets £8.00
Available from:
The Admiral Owen, Strand St, Sandwich
Friday 14th June 2013 - 8:00pm
doors and bar open 7:00pm
Critically acclaimed songstress Sarah Gillespie's music is a fusion of jazz, blues and folk knitted together by her trademark poetic, streetwise lyricism.
The Guardian’s jazz critique John Fordham describes Gillespie as "(joining) Bob Dylan’s lyrical bite and languid delivery to the forthrightness of Joni Mitchell, with a little rap-like percussiveness thrown in, she is an original."
Touring with her new third album 'Glory Days' Sarah’s trio features Murcury nominated composer Kit Downes on piano and the formidable Ben Bastin on double bass.
‘Gillepsie is simply brilliant, the bee's knees’ - Robert Wyatt
Achingly pretty and bittersweet. The Independent ★★★★★
An incandescent new presence who matches her imposing delivery with superior lyrics - The Guardian ★★★★
Tickets £15
Available fromThe Admiral Owen, Strand St, Sandwich
and www.wegottickets.com/event/196764
www.sarahgillespie.com
Sunday 30th June 2013
Musicians: Ross Winters - recorder
Floriane Peycelon - Baroque violin
Sarah Boxall - Baroque cello
Anthony Halstead - harpsichord
Solo and trio sonatas by Handel, Telemann, Vivaldi, Quantz, Locatelli and Boismortier
Tickets £10 Adults, U18s £1
For more information please email Ross Winters at ross@winters-folkestone.co.uk
Thursday 4th July 2013 7.30pm
Violins: Peter Thomas, John Perkins
Violas: Adrian Smith, Jane Browne
Cello: Martin Thomas
Programme of music (includes)
mendelssohn - String Qunitet No 1 in A
Schubert - String Trio in Bb D471
Perkins - Variations on the Ashkan Farewell
Mozart - String Quintet in G minor KV 516
Tickets £10
01304 382283
By Post:
1 The Old Cannery, Hengist Rd, Deal
In Person:
Farthings, Delf Street, Sandwich Tel 01304 612292
Friday 12th July 2013 8:00pm
Folksinger of the Year- BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2005
`Arguably the greatest English folk song performer, writer, collector and editor of them all' Q Magazine (2004)
For more than 40 years Martin Carthy has been one of folk music's greatest innovators, one of its best loved, most enthusiastic and, at times, most quietly controversial of figures.
His skill, stage presence and natural charm have won him many admirers, not only from within the folk scene, but also far beyond it.
Trailblazing musical partnerships with, amongst others, Steeleye Span, Dave Swarbrick and his award-winning wife (Norma Waterson) and daughter Eliza Carthy have resulted in more than 40 albums, but Martin has only recorded 10 solo albums, of which the much anticipated Waiting for Angels (Topic TSCD527) was the latest.
Whether in the folk clubs (which he continues to champion), on the concert stage or making TV appearances (he was the subject of the acclaimed `Originals' music documentary strand on BBC 2) - there are few roles that Martin Carthy hasn't played.
Martin is also been an integral collaborator and vocalist as part of Simon Emmerson’s project, ‘The Imagined Village’ which won a 2008 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for ‘Best Track’ for ‘Cold Hailey Rainy Night’. The project also features artists such as Eliza Carthy, Jackie Oates and Johnny Kalsi. The new album will be released early next year.
Martin Carthy was awarded the MBE for services to English Music and won Singer of the Year and Best Traditional Track at the BBC Radio 2 Awards 2005.
Tickets £15 from WeGotTickets
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/210864
Saturday 13th July 2013
For more information please visit www.sandwichevents.org.uk/Folk-n-Ale-sandwich-events.shtml
Saturday 20th July 2013
For more info visit http://www.manwoodsingers.co.uk/
Thursday 22nd August 2013
For more information please visit www.sandwichevents.org.uk/Sandwich-Festival-sandwich-events.shtml
Wednesday 18th September 2013
Christine Collister, Dave Kelly & Peter Filleul
Close friends Christine, Dave and Peter have done 3 great tours together when touring with The Travelling Gentlemen, fronted by Collister & Kelly, with Peter as the 3rd harmony vocal, and in 2011 they toured as a trio.
In September 2013 they are returning to try their trio format, where the stunning voices of Christine and Dave will be beautifully supported, again, by Peter’s harmonies and piano.
They will perform a host of their favourite songs - crossing every music genre; soul, blues, country and maybe a little folkabilly too. An evening packed with musicality, talent, emotion. ... and surely a little humour also.
Christine Collister Vocals + guitar
Dave Kelly Vocals + guitar
Peter Filleul Vocals + keyboards
“Christine Collister can sing the birds down off the trees and send them back with a tiny flick of her vocal chords.” Mojo
Dave Kelly – his guitar and voice – great talent, great depth and a real sense of his roots. "Time Out"
Peter Filleul - the melodic backbone of the Climax Blues Band. “Melody Maker
Sunday 22nd September 2013
Vintage Clothes
Collectables
Household Goods
Refreshments from Lola and Company
For more information or details of our next event please contact:
Let ’ s Do Vintage on 07961 951143
Saturday 28th September 2013
For more info email laura@bobdrury.co.uk or visit http://www.bobdrury.co.uk
Friday 4th October 2013 at 8:00pm
Award winning Jazz guitarist MARTIN TAYLOR teams up with acoustic and slide guitar virtuoso MARTIN SIMPSON to play selected dates in the UK.
The pair will share the stage throughout the performance – adding to each other’s songs and instrumental pieces and taking them to new levels.
Martin Taylor was name-checked on BBC Radio 2’s Breakfast Show in June 2012 as being considered THE best guitarist by no less than Jeff Beck – leading to a live session on the show the next morning. Although completely self taught, he has enjoyed a remarkable musical career spanning across four decades and during that time has invented and developed a way of playing the guitar that is admired, and often imitated, by guitarists all over the world
There is no doubt that after 35 years as a professional musician Martin Simpson is, right now, better than ever. Also widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, his interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. His solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving. Martin has been nominated an astounding 23 times in the eleven years of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards - more than any other performer - with 9 consecutive years as nominee for Musician of The Year, which he has won twice.
Tickets £20
Available from www.wegottickets.com/event/220215
www.martintaylor.com – www.martinsimpson.com
Saturday 9th November 2013
For more info please email jonesrmervyn@aol.com or
visit http://www.sandwichchoral.com/
Saturday 7th December 2013
For more info visit http://www.manwoodsingers.co.uk/
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