DOORS
OPEN FOR ALL SHOWS AT 7.30PM UNLESS STATED ** ALL GIGS 16+
JEFF LANG
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Sunday 7th February
World renowned as an artist who has defied
categorisation by bending and blurring genres to create his own ever
evolving sound from the base ingredients of blues, folk, rock,
experimental and world music styles. The road he's travelled over the
last decade has yielded the rewards of many a hard working musicians
dreams - widespread acclaim, a devoted fan base, an exemplary back
catalogue, an ARIA award in addition to countless nominations,
invitations to the worlds most prestigious festivals and coveted tours
with such icons as ERIC CLAPTON, BOB DYLAN and JEFF BECK.
" Langs music is as fiercely original as it is moving " Guitar Player
magazine.
" He's the real godfather of a back to basics blues movement the
encompasses Ash Grunwald, Xavier Rudd and The John Butler Trio." Sydney
Morning Herald.
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Tuesday 9th February
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Wednesday 10th February
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TONY MCPHEE
& THE GROUNDHOGS + STRAY
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Friday 12th February
The Groundhogs are an iconic blues and progressive
rock band characterised by improvised screaming guitar solos, which
achieved several top chart albums (Thank Christ For The Bomb, Split,
Who Will Save The World & Hogwash) through the 1970’s. Tony ‘TS’
McPhee heads ‘The Groundhogs’, and his outstanding writing and
phenominal guitar skills have formed and pushed at the outskirts of
British blues and rock for the last fourty odd years. Despite the album
success, The Groundhogs retain a cult status.
Del Bromham leads '70s rock legends back on the road. After tours with
Iron Maiden, Uriah Heep, Nazareth, Kiss, Black Sabbath, Rush, Canned
Heat to name but a few, Stray still have a widespread appeal to rock
and blues audiences young and old. The show features many of their best
known classic rock songs as well as some new material.
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LAU
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Saturday 13th February
Folk super group comprising Kris Drever (guitar
& vocals), Martin Green (accordion) and Aidan O'Rourke (fiddle) who
perform traditional music with a contemporary feel. Nominated for no
less than four gongs in the 2008 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Lau is a
formiddable union of three of the finest and most innovative exponents
of modern traditional music in Scotland today.
" one of the most exciting new acts in years " Songlines
" quite frankly the best band in the world right now " Channel 4
" so special " The Guardian
BBC folk award winners best group 2008 & 2009 and nominated best
live act 2010 best group 2010
Support from SKYHOOK
A collaboration of 3 of the finest acoustic musicians in Sheffield.
Characterised by twin fiddles combined with sublime guitar, bouzouki
and voice Skyhooks music shifts seamlessly between driving dance music
and spine tingling songs.
" Wonderful music."
" Astoundingly good."
" A stunning 3 piece."
" An absolute delight."
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Sunday 14th February |
FAY HIELD TRIO & THE BOARDWALK
ALLSTARS
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Monday 15th February
The Fay Hield Trio features the voice of ex Witches
of Elswick Fay, Sam Sweeney ( Bellowhead ), Rob Harbron ( English
Acoustic Collective, Remnant Kings ) and Jon Boden.
Support from the Boardwalk Allstars a band featuring Martin Simpson,
Jon Boden and members of Kate Rusby's band, Martin's band, Bellowhead
and various others.
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PAPER AEROPLANES
& GEORGIA
RUTH WILLIAMS
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Tuesday 16th February
Paper Aeroplanes
are a boy and a girl hailing from the rainiest extremes of Wales, this
contemporary-folk duo puppeteer the emotions of audiences with their
wistful musical tales. Sarah’s gorgeous voice and bewitching stage
presence creates a tranquil atmosphere only broken by the heartfelt
intensity of her lyrics.
“Truly, you could streak the sky with this album's melodies &
people would stand, necks craned, mouths agape, gasping at the beauty
of it all” – BBC Wales
Geogia Ruth Willaims
has the name of a Southern Belle, but a haunting voice more deeply
rooted in her native West Wales, Georgia Ruth delivers a new blend of
soul, folk - and harp.
Memories of childhood journeys in campervans through Portugal, with
Paul Simon, Joan Baez and Bach cassettes on loop, provide the backdrop
to the 21 year olds musical influences. Her bewitching harp sound owes
as much to the finger-picking style of the 60s folk guitarists as it
does to the rigorous classical training she underwent from a very young
age.
Three years spent juggling an English literature degree at Cambridge
with her song writing fuelled a passion for words. At times emotionally
raw, at others witty and deadpan, her lyrics deal (mostly) with love
and loss. Seaside town living – its ups and downs - provides a constant
undercurrent; the tide shifts and rushes beneath the music along with a
sense of melancholy which has at its heart the realisation that sadness
can be uplifting. The catchy melodies feel like ones that you have
always known:
“beautiful love-lorn tunes” [Huw Stephens, Radio 1]
“Such excellent tune age” [Adam Walton, BBC Radio Wales]
Also supporting White Horizons + Chasing Arizona
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DERRIN NAUENDORF
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Wednesday 17th February
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Thursday 18th February
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SGT PEPERS ONLY DARTBOARD
BAND
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Friday 19th February
A musically superb, tongue-in-cheek tribute to The
Beatles.
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MARTIN TURNERS
WISHBONE ASH
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Saturday 20th February
Martin Turner's
Wishbone Ash – Life Begins Tour 2010
With millions of album sales and concert attendances worldwide,
Wishbone Ash’s heritage as one of the most enduring and best loved
British rock acts is assured.
2010 marks the 40th anniversary of the formation of Wishbone Ash. Forty
years will have passed since West Country musicians Martin Turner and
Steve Upton arrived in London to embark on their musical journey. Forty
years since Martin Turner first envisaged the innovative harmony-guitar
hallmark that has since influenced numerous successful rock acts. Forty
years since guitarists Ted Turner and Andy Powell answered that now
legendary Melody Maker advert and joined Martin and Steve in a
rehearsal room for the first time, establishing a partnership and a
unique musical identity that would produce some of rock music's best
loved works. Forty years since Martin Turner chose the words “Wishbone”
and “Ash” from a list of possible names put forward by the band
members, creating a legendary brand name that would become synonymous
with high quality guitar-driven melodic rock music.
Forty years on, the enduring music of the classic marks of Wishbone Ash
continues to delight audiences worldwide through both live performances
and a rich legacy of recorded work that continues to be enjoyed by fans
old and new. Classic album releases such as Argus, Pilgrimage, There’s
the Rub, New England and Live Dates defined the Wishbone Ash sound and
have touched the hearts of several generations of music fans. As lead
vocalist and key creative force, Martin Turner was central to the
critical and commercial success of Wishbone Ash’s most revered albums,
with his passionate vocal delivery, songwriting ability, keen melodic
sense and production values being a key ingredient in the definitive
Wishbone Ash sound.
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THE BILLY
WALTON BAND
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Sunday 21st February
In the
history of rock n roll there is a long tradition of guitarists
trading in their jobs as sidemen to become virtuoso frontmen in their
own right. Early on Jimi Hendrix played in Little Richards’ band and
Eric Clapton worked with numerous groups like John Mayall & the
Bluesbreakers, The Yardbirds, Cream and Derek and the Dominos before
starting his legendary career as a solo artist. Even Stevie Ray Vaughn
had a stint as a member of David Bowie’s touring band before going
solo. There seems to be something about apprenticing with another
artist that brings out the best in some guitar players. After spending
years honing their craft it becomes impossible for their unique style
and personality to be held back. Such is the case with Billy Walton.
Since the age of 15 Walton has plied his craft in the Asbury Park/New
Jersey shore music scene--most notably as the guitarist/vocalist for
Boccigalupe & the Bad Boys which features Tony Amato a veteran of
the Asbury scene since the 70s (the nickname...Boccigalupe was actually
given to him by Bruce Springsteen & Little Steven Van Zandt).
During his time with Boccigalupe, Walton has played countless gigs in
both the United States and Europe and sat in with numerous of rock
luminaries including Springsteen, Gary US Bonds and Stevie Ray’s
backing band, Double Trouble. The 30-year old Walton’s talents are no
secret among everyone in the Jersey shore music scene and with the
founding of the Billy Walton Band there’s little doubt his reputation
will grow far beyond the Garden State. The Billy Walton Band’s sound is
a combination of hard blues reminiscent of Hendrix, Clapton and Vaughn
mixed with a healthy dose of Warren Hayes and Derrick Trucks. Live,
Walton has always been an explosive performer with jaw dropping talent
but with the addition of bassist William Paris and drummer Marcus Croan
the Billy Walton band churns out a singular brand of funky blues that
has deep roots in both the jam band musical tradition as well as the
Jersey shore Walton has cut his teeth on. Walton’s connection to his
heroes is not just through his record collection. Over the years he has
developed a close friendship with Roger Mayer, the well-known British
guitar effects guru whose devices have played such a pivotal part in
rock n roll for nearly every major player since Hendrix. But regardless
of his influences or where he’s from, the Billy Walton Band’s ultimate
appeal lies in the unique musical gifts of its founder, Walton himself,
who, like his forebears is poised to join the long and storied list of
sidemen whose time has come to step out front.
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Wednesday 24th February
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FUNKY FACO PROMOTIONS
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Thursday 25th February
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WILKO JOHNSON
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Saturday 27th February
The original Dr Feelgood guitarist, Johnson's choppy
guitar style and interesting dress sense kept pub-rock rocking the pubs
during the 1970s. Following a stint with Ian Dury and The Blockheads,
the Wilko Johnson Band was formed with ex-Blockheads Norman Watt-Roy on
bass and Monti on drums, adding up to one of the most exciting r'n'b
bands in the world today.
Support from Route 66
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NEIL McSWEENEY
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Sunday 28th February
Sheffield’s own Neil McSweeney released his second
album ‘Shoreline’ in October 2009. Wider in scope and execution than
its predecessor (2007's Remember To Smile), Shoreline harbours a grand
palette of raw, affecting songs and subtle, multi-layered arrangements.
McSweeney's debut single 'Postcards', released by London-based label
KIDS in 2007, struck a nerve with all who came across it and won
national radio play and press plaudits. His debut album Remember To
Smile was similarly well received and so too were his live shows;
Guardian critic Dave Simpson awarding Neil a four star review for a
solo set upstairs in a Sheffield boozer.
With his full band in tow, McSweeney’s set ranges from delicate,
finger-picked balladry, through dark, brooding country to Velvets-esque
rock’n’roll. With a couple of recent high-profile support slots for
Richard Hawley under his belt and his new album gaining momentum this
promises to be a special evening.
"Deeply felt, brooding songs rich in imagery...he has the tools to make
a huge impact." The Guardian
“Steelier than your average troubadour.” Q Magazine
“McSweeney is the genuine article. Highly recommended” The Daily
Express
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