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RUSHWICK FOLK CLUB meets for performers' nights on the second Saturday of every month. 8 pm start - venue Rushwick Village Hall, near Worcester, WR2 5TA. Any style from traditional folk, American old time, bluegrass, country, blues, story-telling, whatever. Great venue with exceptional acoustics, so we don't have any microphones or amps - totally acoustic. We regularly get 50 - 60 or more audience and performers attending, so it's a great place if you want to perform on a proper stage in front of an appreciative audience. Free for performers and £2 for audience. Next performers' night this Saturday 9 February. Performers please phone 01886 880101 or 01905 748036 or email frank@classicheads.com to request a spot in advance, or just turn up early and take your chance.
Posted by: Frank Jolley | February 07, 2008 at 01:56 PM
RUSHWICK FOLK CLUB present a concert featuring the acclaimed guitarist and singer CHRIS MORETON at
Rushwick Village Hall
near Worcester WR2 5TA
on Saturday 23 February 2008 - 8.00 pm
Chris Moreton is generally recognised as the UK’s leading flatpicking guitarist, and is also an expert fingerpicker and singer. He was Guitar Player Magazine’s Guitarist of the Year in 1996. Chris also plays banjo and mandolin, and his material covers a wide range from American old-time, bluegrass and folk, through to classical. He is a superb performer with a great sense of humour, and we are looking forward to a wonderfully entertaining evening.
For a taste of Chris’s remarkable performing skills, visit http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=8868527269235347729 - a video of his live performance of The Devil Went Down to Georgia.
Support Artist – PAM JOLLEY – Lead Singer for Riverdance on their 2006 Tour of Mexico, USA and Canada.
Tickets £5. Tel 01886 880101/ 01905 748036
email frank@classicheads.com www.rushwickfolk.com
**Debit and credit cards accepted for phone orders – tickets by post**
Bring your own drink
Posted by: Frank Jolley | February 07, 2008 at 02:11 PM
Sunday 12 Oct - doors open 7.30pm
THE TANNAHILL WEAVERS
+ support by NIGHTSPEL
This dynamic quintet play Scottish traditional music at its best. The band’s potent mixture of traditional ballads and fiery instrumentals leaves their audiences spellbound. As tight and versatile as any band in the Celtic music scene, the Tannahills can summon rock-n-roll intensity or haunting introspection.
"Over the years the Tannies have been trailblazers for Scottish music, and their tight harmonies and powerful, inventive arrangements have won them fans from all over the world.
TICKETS £10
Available from Worley's Strings and Things, Lombard St. Stourport-on-Severn or Stourport Boat Club
or contact Gary by email here or tel. 01299 826539
Posted by: Gary Davis | September 24, 2008 at 04:09 PM