MITCHELL AND VINCENT
The Westcountry duo’s fiddle and guitar playing has been described by Acoustic magazine as, “Stunning”, while Bright Young Folk praised their music for, “Providing skilled arrangements and expert delivery of tunes and songs which showcase the vibrancy, and variety, of folk music across Britain. A thoroughly engaging and enjoyable experience.” The Ale House Saturday 8:30 pm. Free Admission.
Web site: www.mitchellandvincent.com
Facebook: facebook.com/mitchellandvincent
Twitter: @mitchellandvin plus @mitchellandvinc
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/MitchellandVincent
Bandcamp: https://mitchellandvincent.bandcamp.com
STEVE TURNER
Steve Turner, (UK) traditional and contemporary singer, concertina accompaniment, cittern, mandolin, banjo.
Steve Turner is known as a pioneer of highly sophisticated English concertina song accompaniments, stretching the boundaries of traditional forms, with one of the best voices in the business. He is a multi-instrumentalist, who also accompanies himself on the cittern, and also plays mandolin and banjo.Steve began his career on the Manchester, UK folk scene at the end of the ‘60s, with the Geordie band “Canny Fettle”, touring with them for eight years and making two albums with them.
In 1979 he won the UK Melody Maker’s national “Stars of the 80s” competition, which persuaded him to turn professional, and for the next 12 years he toured solo, nationally and internationally, releasing four albums with Fellside Records during this period (Out Stack, Jigging One Now, Eclogue and Braiding).
After 13 years away from the folk scene he made a welcome return in 2004 performing in folk clubs and festivals, and in 2008 producing his 5th album, the highly acclaimed “Whirligig of Time” which featured UK luminaries Martin Carthy, Nancy Kerr and Miranda Sykes.
Since then he has released further albums, “Rim of the Wheel” and “Spirit of the Game”, and his latest much anticipated 8th album “Late Cut”, featuring Eliza Carthy, Martin Simpson and Sam Carter, was released in January 2019.
He has also been interviewed in leading articles in the UK folk magazines fRoots and Living Tradition.
In the F/Roots August/September 2014 edition Nancy Kerr in her “Rocket Launcher” interview when asked “what was the best gig you ever saw?” answered “… Steve Turner Saturday @The George Room, Subscription Rooms, 2-3 pm Free Admission
FINNEGAN’S WOK www.facebook.com/finneganswokceilidhband Richard Cox 07890 985381 coxrac@aol.com
Finnegans Wok is a five piece Ceilidh band playing a mixture of music from Great Britain & Ireland to which we add the occasional American set. The instrumentation comprises fiddle, melodeon, whistles, guitar, tenor banjo & percussion, occasionally adding flute & various members of the mandolin family.Over the years the band has performed at Ceilidhs & barn dances for wedding receptions, anniversaries, fund-raising events & parties of all sorts; anywhere, in fact where a good time is wanted. If the beer is good we’ll be there.
Ceilidh at the Subs Saturday night.
DISCOVERY jeff.gillett@btinternet.com
Jeff Gillett is an experienced folk guitarist and singer. As well as performing solo, he worked for many years as an accompanist for nationally renowned folk singer Ron Taylor. Elaine has been a enthusiast of traditional folk song for many years and performs regularly in local folk clubs.Together their voices combine to create beautiful harmonies and sensitive interpretations of traditional and modern folk songs, enhanced by Jeff’s supremely tasteful, restrained yet inventive accompaniments. Their repertoire includes traditional music, new interpretations of familiar songs and William Blake’s poems sung to Jeff’s original tunes. Concert at the Subscription Rooms Saturday night.
BLONDES WITH BEARDS https://www.facebook.com/BlondesWithBeards/
Ask Blondes With Beards to describe what they do and the first thing they’ll tell you is “We’re not a drag act.” They are, in fact, a four piece harmony group singing a mix of accompanied and a capella material. The band formed in 2011 and have become something of a pearl in the local folk scene. Their differing musical backgrounds are reflected in a varied repertoire encompassing folk, light country and blues with acoustic arrangements of some classic pop numbers, a bit of humour and some self-penned material. They work all over the South West and have provided support for class acts such Barbara Dickson, Katherine Roberts & Sean Lakeman, Si Baron, Saskia as well as local legends The Black Feathers.
Blondes with Beards are Richard Cox – Lead vocals & guitar
Janice Anderson – Lead vocals Jo Lloyd-Cox- Percussion & support vocals
Jeff Gillett – Guitar, Mandolin, Concertina & support vocals
Concert Saturday night at the Subscription Rooms
MOLLY-ANNE
Molly-Anne is a young and upcoming ‘Conscious Country’ musician, multi-instrumentalist and award-winning songwriter from local Gloucestershire, UK, bringing With a soulful, Country inspired-sound fused with elements of indie and folk, Molly accompanies herself on the harmonica, acoustic guitar and banjo. With over a decade of performance and writing experience under her belt, Molly draws her inspiration from artists such as Bob Dylan, Alison Krauss, Xavier Rudd, Cara Dillon, Passenger, Laura Marling and Mumford& Sons.
Writing poetic, upbeat songs and enjoying a joyfully sweet but unabashed live presence,
Molly-Anne shines a new perspective on Country music, bringing the genre new ideas aboutconsciousness, spirituality, humanity and peace. A passionate vegan and environmentalist, Molly hopes to spread love, unity and connection through her songwriting and enjoys a joyful live presence.
Supported live by the energetic ‘band of Andy’s’ (Andy Guy on Double Bass & BVs, Andy Chinner on Cahon) plus the occasional appearance from folk fiddler Jules Miller, the band are storming through the British country and folk scene. Rave reviews have them firmly as a popular live favourite around the UK, get your dancing shoes on, this is not one to miss!
Subscription Rooms; Mr. Twitchets Sunday 2 pm Free Admission:
DEBRA HANNIS
Debra Hannis is a well established traditional accepella folk singer from Gloucestershire her material comprises of sea shanties ballads and chorus songs . Debra has been entertaining audiences throughout the UK including sidmouth folk festival in 2018. Debra’s style and charm is ideal for weddings and special events contact : d.hannis@rocketmail.com or Facebook at the Subs Saturday night.
INCLOGNITO
Ragged & Old Inclognito are the step clog section of Ragged & Old Morris. Founded in 1995, we have danced at numerous pubs and events in the local area and further afield.We perform dances from various step clog traditions including from Scotland, Lancashire and Westmorland. helenwatkinson909@btinternet.com at the Subs Saturday night.
The Gloucester Diamonds rodpenlington@aol.com 07531019254
A Diamond performance features comedy, traditional folk, music hall, contemporary folk; and even the odd blues number.
The Gloucester Diamonds are: Rod Penlington, Deb Hannis and Paul Carter
Song Session at the Little Vic Saturday 3-4:45pm.
Concert at the Subscription Rooms Saturday night
Concert at the Imperial Hotel Sunday 1:30-2pm
PAUL & CLARE (Appalachian flatfoot)
Paul and Clare Sheridan have been known in the Old Time Dance world performing with Roughshod Appalachian dance team for 17 years and teaching for 30 years, both clogging steps and flatfooting. Clare and Paul have performed with headline acts at Gainsborough Festival, Friends of American Music and Dance, over the past few years. at the Subs Saturday night.
KEN LANGSBURY
Ken Langsbury grew up surrounded by the songs and stories of the ordinary (and sometimes extraordinary!) people of Gloucestershire. Though rejected by the school choir, his love of singing led him to entertain his comrades during national service in Malaya and to join the renowned Cheltenham-based group, The Songwainers. As well as singing, Ken enjoys telling stories, many of which are so familiar to his fans that they will join in with key phrases. Kens says: “I’m eighty I only do gigs I know I’m going to enjoy and I did enjoy it very much last year”. Concert Sunday at the Imperial2-2:30 pm
JAN VAISEY & IAN HARVEY jan.vaisey@btinternet.com
Jan and Ian perform a variety of contemporary and traditional songs and tunes with vocals, guitar and mandolin. They have performed at many local and national venues, festivals and folk clubs. Their influences range from James Taylor and Dougie MacLean to Scandinavian Folk tunes.2:30-3:15 pm at the Imperial Hotel.
DAVID & ALISON FENNER http://fenner-music.co.uk/ davidfenner691@gmail.com
Combining the distinctive sound of duet concertina and guitar with great singing, Alison and David will enchant you with their quality arrangements and, of course, lots of choruses. They recently appeared at Broadstairs, Whitby and Towersey festivals. Alison was a founder member of Bread and Roses. David is an award winning song writer. Sunday at the Imperial Hotel 3:15-4 pm
CELTIC CONSPIRACY
Celtic Conspiracy are a band based in Gloucestershire specialising in traditional celtic tunes fused with other musical genres such as jazz and reggae. The line- up includes flute, alto sax, accordion, bouzouki, guitar and bass The Imperial Hotel Sunday 4-4:45 pm
Contact: James Milroy ; jamesmilroy57@outlook.com www.facebook.com/pg/celticconspiracy/ 01453 883565