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Coming to The Musician in February 2017
Wed 1st Feb 2017
Kent DuChaine
£7.00adv £9.00door
plus David Bristow
Doors 8:00pm
A true Americian country blues great.
Kent Duchaine's musical nomadic life started over thirty years ago in Minnesota where he played with Kim Wilson before Wilson moved to Texas to form the Fabulous Thunderbirds.
Kent honed his guitar skills playing with Lazy Bill Lucas, Boogie Woogie Red, Luther Tucker, Big Walter Horton, Hubert Sumlin, Eddie Burns and Margie Evans.
In the early 1990's he spent three years traveling and playing with the legendary bluesman Johnny Shines. Duchaine's guitar playing is rooted in the styles of Robert Johnson, Lightning Hopkins, T-Bone Walker, Muddy Waters, Bukka White and Elmore James. He has a ferociously wild slide technique that exudes a frenzied power and he can switch gears in the wink of an eye to play some beautiful acoustic melodies.
Kent Duchaine's musical nomadic life started over thirty years ago in Minnesota where he played with Kim Wilson before Wilson moved to Texas to form the Fabulous Thunderbirds.
Kent honed his guitar skills playing with Lazy Bill Lucas, Boogie Woogie Red, Luther Tucker, Big Walter Horton, Hubert Sumlin, Eddie Burns and Margie Evans.
In the early 1990's he spent three years traveling and playing with the legendary bluesman Johnny Shines. Duchaine's guitar playing is rooted in the styles of Robert Johnson, Lightning Hopkins, T-Bone Walker, Muddy Waters, Bukka White and Elmore James. He has a ferociously wild slide technique that exudes a frenzied power and he can switch gears in the wink of an eye to play some beautiful acoustic melodies.
Thu 2nd Feb 2017
TALON - The Acoustic Collection
£13.50adv £15.00door
Come and experience Talon as you’ve never seen them before. Four members of the world’s greatest Eagles tribute band perform a selection of their favourite contemporary acoustic classics by James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, Cat Stevens, Crosby Stills & Nash, John Denver, Michael Jackson, and many more…
Fri 3rd Feb 2017
Bootleg Boss
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm
The Bootleg Boss is the real deal. A Springsteen fan for 25 years, he has lived and breathed the spirit of the New Jersey landscape and developed an amazing way of delivering the classic hits of the Boss.
From the early days of Greetings at Asbury Park, through Born to Run, The River, Born in the USA and later albums, The Bootleg Boss gives 100% commitment in a three hour show with his own East Street Band of seasoned musicians, creating an authentic sound and live experience.
From the early days of Greetings at Asbury Park, through Born to Run, The River, Born in the USA and later albums, The Bootleg Boss gives 100% commitment in a three hour show with his own East Street Band of seasoned musicians, creating an authentic sound and live experience.
Sat 4th Feb 2017
Kevin Hewick 60th Birthday Event
Adms. by donation to Kevin's chosen charities
Admission by donation to Kevin's chosen charities
feat: The Kevin Hewick Band, The Ruby Doos, The Cadence, Stevie Jones & The Wildfires, Bluebird Parade, Ann Duggan, Simon Waldram, Autumn Dawn Leader, Mr. Plow, Kenny Wilson, Les Eastham, Haydon Spenceley and Melanie Page
Doors 2:00pm - 11:30pm
Starts 2.30pm
In support of the charities: We Shall Overcome + Musicians Against Homelessness + Ian's Chain Suicide Bereavement
In support of the charities: We Shall Overcome + Musicians Against Homelessness + Ian's Chain Suicide Bereavement
Sun 5th Feb 2017
Aynsley Lister
£8.00adv £10.00door
Doors 7:30pm
A rare treat to see Aynsley Lister play his exclusive stripped down show
Multi award winning artiste - "Best Songwriter" and "Best Song (for Home)" in the British Blues Awards and runner up for three more; "Best Guitarist", "Best Male Vocalist" and "Best Album
"There’s no young English blues guitarist with more vivid musical ideas than Lister… with this album, mostly electric and entirely electrifying, Lister challenges anyone to keep up with him… His guitar playing on tracks like ‘Say Goodbye’ or ‘Balls Of Steel’ is a fire hazard! 4/5 stars MOJO
Multi award winning artiste - "Best Songwriter" and "Best Song (for Home)" in the British Blues Awards and runner up for three more; "Best Guitarist", "Best Male Vocalist" and "Best Album
"There’s no young English blues guitarist with more vivid musical ideas than Lister… with this album, mostly electric and entirely electrifying, Lister challenges anyone to keep up with him… His guitar playing on tracks like ‘Say Goodbye’ or ‘Balls Of Steel’ is a fire hazard! 4/5 stars MOJO
Mon 6th Feb 2017
Jeff Finlin
£8.00adv £10.00door
plus support
"Jeff Finlin might be one of the finest American troubadours since Bob Dylan."
JR Moehringer
"If Jeff Finlin were not a songwriter, it’s likely he’d be a novelist and
he’d fall somewhere between Kerouac, Twain and Vonnegut."
Neil Fagan Performing Songwriter
JR Moehringer
"If Jeff Finlin were not a songwriter, it’s likely he’d be a novelist and
he’d fall somewhere between Kerouac, Twain and Vonnegut."
Neil Fagan Performing Songwriter
Tue 7th Feb 2017
Moore Moss Rutter
£10.00adv £10.00door
feat: Bernard Hoskin
Doors 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Jack Rutter, Tom Moore and Archie Churchill-Moss collectively won them the 2011 BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award. Since then they've played with False Lights, Seth Lakeman and many more, as well as releasing two outstanding albums in their own right.. As fRoots said, they play with "utter sincerity, sensitivity and refreshingly natural flair" while Songlines described their music as "atmospheric, compelling and focussed." This will be a delightful evening of contemporary and traditional folk from three of the best players around.
Support comes from Cambridgeshire singer-songwriter Bernard Hoskin, making a welcome return to Leicester after his set supporting Greg Russell & Ciaran Alger in 2016. A hard gigging fixture on the folk circuit, he has released eleven albums of fine contemporary folk music.
Support comes from Cambridgeshire singer-songwriter Bernard Hoskin, making a welcome return to Leicester after his set supporting Greg Russell & Ciaran Alger in 2016. A hard gigging fixture on the folk circuit, he has released eleven albums of fine contemporary folk music.
Wed 8th Feb 2017
Promoter and Festival Showcase
£3.00
feat: The Silencers, Luna Rosa, Dead Question and Kane Harlow
Doors 8:00pm
The Promoter and Festival
Showcase is not a competition or audition for any specific event but simply a showcase gig
allowing us to see you. Giving us the opportunity to further champion and promote you during 2017 and spread the word to other promoters and bookers.
Doors open at 8pm all artists on stage from 8:15pm and finish around 11pm for all of the above. Adm is just £3 on the door.
(For artists) There is a house drum kit with stands please bring everything else you need. Soundcheck from 6pm and specific times will be given to all artists on the night.
Showcase is not a competition or audition for any specific event but simply a showcase gig
allowing us to see you. Giving us the opportunity to further champion and promote you during 2017 and spread the word to other promoters and bookers.
Doors open at 8pm all artists on stage from 8:15pm and finish around 11pm for all of the above. Adm is just £3 on the door.
(For artists) There is a house drum kit with stands please bring everything else you need. Soundcheck from 6pm and specific times will be given to all artists on the night.
Thu 9th Feb 2017
Leicester College Acoustic Night
Free
Doors 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Showcasing the talents of Leicester College Students
Fri 10th Feb 2017
Dawson Smith & The Dissenters
Album Launch!
£5.00adv £7.00door
Doors 8:00pm
(Ticket includes free CD on night)
Celebrating the release of their new studio album ‘The Mileage', a real barnstormer of a rock and blues album that has attracted the attention of Blues Matters and R2. Both national magazines have run full page features on the band. The new album features six new Dawson songs, two by Martin Burch and, reviving their Healers partnership, two Dawson and Martin co-writes.
Think ZZ Top, Stones, AC/DC and Creedence style classic rock & boogie.
Celebrating the release of their new studio album ‘The Mileage', a real barnstormer of a rock and blues album that has attracted the attention of Blues Matters and R2. Both national magazines have run full page features on the band. The new album features six new Dawson songs, two by Martin Burch and, reviving their Healers partnership, two Dawson and Martin co-writes.
Think ZZ Top, Stones, AC/DC and Creedence style classic rock & boogie.
Sat 11th Feb 2017
Profesor Elemental
£10.00adv
feat: Professor Elemental
Doors 8:00pm
Professor Elemental has created a unique neo-Victorian blend of hip hop and comedy, and is the man behind the world’s first steampunk rap album. His music charts subjects such as steam-powered flight, underwater discovery, and nice cups of tea. With a heart of brass and a fine pith helmet, he embodies the Victorian spirit of invention and exploration. His act has gone like clockwork at Steampunk events and music festivals around the world including White Mischief, the Steampunk Worlds fair and The San Francisco Edwardian Ball. He was recently awarded Best Musical Act in the Brighton fringe as well as most Eccentric Englishman and most Eccentric artist.
Bandcamp: http://professorelemental.bandcamp.com/
Main website:
£10 adv www.wegottickets.com
Bandcamp: http://professorelemental.bandcamp.com/
Main website:
£10 adv www.wegottickets.com
Sun 12th Feb 2017
Breabach
£14.00adv £16.00door
Doors 7:30pm - 11:00pm
Voted ‘Best Live Act 2013’ & ’Best Folk Band 2012‘ at the Scots Trad Music Awards and twice nominated ‘Best Band’ at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards; Scottish five-piece Breabach deliver a thrilling and unique brand of contemporary folk music that has earned them international recognition on the world and roots music scene as one of the UK’s most dynamic and exciting bands.
After a whirlwind five years traversing the globe, Breabach are delighted to present their fifth studio album, Astar (tr. distance/journey). Inspired by the people and places they have encountered, iconic venues and festivals performed at and the exciting, at times groundbreaking, collaborations they have been involved in. These experiences have brought new shape to their sound whilst simultaneously strengthening their identity.
After a whirlwind five years traversing the globe, Breabach are delighted to present their fifth studio album, Astar (tr. distance/journey). Inspired by the people and places they have encountered, iconic venues and festivals performed at and the exciting, at times groundbreaking, collaborations they have been involved in. These experiences have brought new shape to their sound whilst simultaneously strengthening their identity.
Mon 13th Feb 2017
The City Acoustic Club
Open Mic Night
Free
Doors 8:00pm
For up to date info and news please join The City Acoustic Club Facebook group!
Tue 14th Feb 2017
Talulah Blue's Valentines Burlesque
£10.00adv £12.00door
feat: The Gadjos
Talula Blue presents
an night of Burlesque and 'Le Jazz Hot' from The Gadjo's
an night of Burlesque and 'Le Jazz Hot' from The Gadjo's
Wed 15th Feb 2017
The Black Lillies
£12.00
plus The Hardy Band
Doors 8:00pm
Formed in Knoxville, Tennessee in 2009, over the course of four albums and hundreds of gigs The Black Lillies have acquired an enviable reputation as one of the best Americana bands out there. They've appeared on the Grand Ole Opry, won numerous awards and their music, which blends country, Americana, soul and even the occasional bit of funk has won them fans the length and breadth of America. This is their first visit to the UK and an opportunity to catch them in a small venue before their inevitable move on to larger spaces.
Thu 16th Feb 2017
Jo Harman
£17.00
plus Elles Bailey
Jo Harman and her band visit The Musician on 17th Feb as part of the album launch of her much anticipated second studio album 'People We Become', which was recorded in Nashville by noted producer Fred Mollin (Carol King, Carly Simon, Joe Cocker etc) and features a cameo by Michael McDonald.
Jo is an award winning vocalist, songwriter and band leader who has performed at some of Europe's most prestigious venues. The Daily Mirror called her 'the finest female soul blues vocalist in the UK' and Huey Morgan (Fun Lovin Criminals) said on his Radio 2 programme 'sometimes you hear a voice that leaves you speechless...I am'. Her DIY debut album, released in 2013, was picked up V2 Records (Adele, Mumfords) etc in the Low Countries where it made the national album charts (alongside mainstream TV and Radio appearances for Jo). Since then Jo has played around 100 festivals in recent years - many as headliner - across a number of countries, culminating in 4 consecutive appearances at 'BluesFest' - resulting in her 'Jo Harman Live at The Royal Albert Hall recorded by the BBC' live album of 2015.
Jo is an award winning vocalist, songwriter and band leader who has performed at some of Europe's most prestigious venues. The Daily Mirror called her 'the finest female soul blues vocalist in the UK' and Huey Morgan (Fun Lovin Criminals) said on his Radio 2 programme 'sometimes you hear a voice that leaves you speechless...I am'. Her DIY debut album, released in 2013, was picked up V2 Records (Adele, Mumfords) etc in the Low Countries where it made the national album charts (alongside mainstream TV and Radio appearances for Jo). Since then Jo has played around 100 festivals in recent years - many as headliner - across a number of countries, culminating in 4 consecutive appearances at 'BluesFest' - resulting in her 'Jo Harman Live at The Royal Albert Hall recorded by the BBC' live album of 2015.
Sat 18th Feb 2017
Wake up presents
£5.00
feat: Gallows High, The Surrealists, The Mini Nukes and Entwivs
Wake Up Promotions presents a night of punk and rock.
Sun 19th Feb 2017
CLOSED
Mon 20th Feb 2017
Ben P. Williams
£5.00adv £6.00door
plus Kristyna Myles and KellyJenns
Doors 8:00pm
Ben P. Williams is a difficult artist to pigeonhole and is all the better for it. Discovering The Beatles LP’s in his parents cupboard aged 5, he instantly became obsessed and began a voyage of musical discovery which has lasted his whole life. Moulding the classic song-writing sound of Paul Simon with the laid-back nature of Jack Johnson, Ben draws inspiration from the greats while injecting his own wit and imagination for lyrics which perfectly encapsulate relatable experiences to make you smile.
As a guitarist, Ben has worked with Grammy award winning producers, appeared on BBC 1, ITV and Channel 5, and played concerts supporting major artists such as Nile Rodgers and Chic, Will Young, Mick Hucknall and Lisa Stansfield. He has supported artists on European tours and at festivals around the world including South By Southwest Festival in Texas.
“An excellent guitarist and great to have around on a recording session" - Ken Nelson, Grammy Award winning producer (Coldplay, Paolo Nutini)
As a guitarist, Ben has worked with Grammy award winning producers, appeared on BBC 1, ITV and Channel 5, and played concerts supporting major artists such as Nile Rodgers and Chic, Will Young, Mick Hucknall and Lisa Stansfield. He has supported artists on European tours and at festivals around the world including South By Southwest Festival in Texas.
“An excellent guitarist and great to have around on a recording session" - Ken Nelson, Grammy Award winning producer (Coldplay, Paolo Nutini)
Tue 21st Feb 2017
Worry Dolls
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus Emma Ballantine
Doors 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Worry Dolls are a young female duo who met in Liverpool at an open mic night when they were 18, both red heads with guitars, on their chosen path of becoming solo singer songwriters, and both falling under the spell of ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’. Their great chemistry and love of harmony led them to starting a contemporary bluegrass band playing Nickel Creek & Alison Krauss songs. Paired for an opportunity to have their songwriting critiqued by Paul McCartney, they were inspired to join forces as Worry Dolls and could now be described with an almost telepathically linked songwriting force. Blending the tender urgency of Zoe Nicol’s Irish-influenced voice with the fiery integrity of Rosie Jones’ vocals and rhythmic guitar. Zoe transferred her fingerpicking skills to ukulele, followed by Earl Scruggs-style banjo, motivated by players like Emily Robison (Dixie Chicks).
The pair were drawn to London, where they have developing a burgeoning cult following. In autumn 2015 they made the decision to quit their lives in London to fly to Nashville and record their debut album, paired by personal recommendations with producer Neilson Hubbard, a veteran of East Nashville’s music scene. Set to be released on January 27th 2017 on all outlets via Bread & Butter Music.
Zoe Nicol’s fleet banjo picking and warm, country tones weave into Rosie Jones’ grittier, pastoral-punk overtures on nostalgic songs of longing hearts and leaving trains” - MOJO
“Brilliantly quirky” - The Huffington Post
“Great harmonies and stirring folk-pop songs. Has Appalachian flourishes but owes as much to clever pop songwriting as rootsier influences” - R2 Magazine
“Fabulous songwriting and spine-tingling harmony vocals” - CMP Magazine
“Terrific rootsy music” - Paul Sexton, Radio 2
The pair were drawn to London, where they have developing a burgeoning cult following. In autumn 2015 they made the decision to quit their lives in London to fly to Nashville and record their debut album, paired by personal recommendations with producer Neilson Hubbard, a veteran of East Nashville’s music scene. Set to be released on January 27th 2017 on all outlets via Bread & Butter Music.
Zoe Nicol’s fleet banjo picking and warm, country tones weave into Rosie Jones’ grittier, pastoral-punk overtures on nostalgic songs of longing hearts and leaving trains” - MOJO
“Brilliantly quirky” - The Huffington Post
“Great harmonies and stirring folk-pop songs. Has Appalachian flourishes but owes as much to clever pop songwriting as rootsier influences” - R2 Magazine
“Fabulous songwriting and spine-tingling harmony vocals” - CMP Magazine
“Terrific rootsy music” - Paul Sexton, Radio 2
Wed 22nd Feb 2017
Kossoff - The Band Plays On
£15.00adv £18.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Terry Slesser, one of the country’s finest rock and blues vocalists, performing in tribute to his bandmate and friend the late, great Paul Kossoff - one of the greatest rock blues guitarists of all time. Celebrating Paul Kossoff’s entire career, the show features songs from his early days in FREE (including rock classics ALL RIGHT NOW, WISHING WELL, FIRE AND WATER etc.) through to songs from BACK STREET CRAWLER, the band Kossoff formed alongside Terry Slesser. Terry Slesser remains both a star and a master craftsman. As Paul Kossoff’s close friend and vocalist of choice, he has every right to sing every song performed by this band. Terry has assembled a great team of musicians to willingly assist him in keeping alive the memory of Paul Kossoff.
The band also features: John ‘Rhino’ Edwards, bassist with the world-famous Status Quo, Judie Tzuke, Dexy’s and Peter Green. Drummer Clive Edwards, whose resumé includes UFO, Wild Horses, Uli Jon Roth, Pat Travers. Guitarist John Buckton is relatively unknown in comparison to his band mates, but was recently reviewed as "one of the very best guitarists in British rock blues today, with a style that’s tasteful and subtle, yet which wails with true blues aggression". SIMON KIRKE himself has already said that were FREE ever to reform, John would be his choice. This is no two-bit collection of raggle-taggle pub-rock wannabes playing cover versions. This an authentic supergroup, and to all intents and purposes a direct continuation of BACK STREET CRAWLER.
The band also features: John ‘Rhino’ Edwards, bassist with the world-famous Status Quo, Judie Tzuke, Dexy’s and Peter Green. Drummer Clive Edwards, whose resumé includes UFO, Wild Horses, Uli Jon Roth, Pat Travers. Guitarist John Buckton is relatively unknown in comparison to his band mates, but was recently reviewed as "one of the very best guitarists in British rock blues today, with a style that’s tasteful and subtle, yet which wails with true blues aggression". SIMON KIRKE himself has already said that were FREE ever to reform, John would be his choice. This is no two-bit collection of raggle-taggle pub-rock wannabes playing cover versions. This an authentic supergroup, and to all intents and purposes a direct continuation of BACK STREET CRAWLER.
Thu 23rd Feb 2017
Pete Lincoln
(The Sweet/Sailor)
£15.00adv £18.00door
Pete first picked up the guitar at the age of 11, and pretty much hasn’t put it down since – having made his career as a singer and musician, both on stage and in the studio. He spent the 80s and the 90s touring and recording with a wide range of artists including Sir Cliff Richard, Tina Turner, Shakin' Stevens and Dannii Minogue, travelling to all corners of the globe from New Zealand to Greenland. From 1996 to 2005, Pete enjoyed his time as front man for the 70s band Sailor – most famous for their hits “Glass Of Champagne” & “Girls, Girls, Girls”.
In 2005 Pete joined Glam Rockers The Sweet, and is still touring extensively with the band as lead vocalist and bass player. Much of the band’s live work is in Europe, particularly in Germany where they still enjoy massive popularity, however they also enjoy success further afield, with regular visits to Australia.
Pete has written songs and instrumental music throughout his career, with some degree of success, having composed for various TV shows and commercials. Credits include Gerry Anderson’s 80s Terrahawks series and Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson’s BBC Chat Show, Clarkson. He also wrote all of the music for Clarkson’s solo commercial projects throughout the 90s. Pete also co-wrote a ballad for British 90s popsters S Club 7 . . .
In 2013, Pete released a long overdue solo CD entitled 'Soul Searching' and his second solo CD 'Heartbeat' was released in May 2016. This collection of self-penned songs was very well received, both by Pete’s solo fans and Sweet fans alike.
Pete has always enjoyed the challenge of solo live shows, with just guitar and voice, and his international fans have been able to catch him performing tracks from Soul Searching, mixed with some new material plus Sweet & Sailor hits and a few well-chosen covers on his recent solo tour.
In 2005 Pete joined Glam Rockers The Sweet, and is still touring extensively with the band as lead vocalist and bass player. Much of the band’s live work is in Europe, particularly in Germany where they still enjoy massive popularity, however they also enjoy success further afield, with regular visits to Australia.
Pete has written songs and instrumental music throughout his career, with some degree of success, having composed for various TV shows and commercials. Credits include Gerry Anderson’s 80s Terrahawks series and Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson’s BBC Chat Show, Clarkson. He also wrote all of the music for Clarkson’s solo commercial projects throughout the 90s. Pete also co-wrote a ballad for British 90s popsters S Club 7 . . .
In 2013, Pete released a long overdue solo CD entitled 'Soul Searching' and his second solo CD 'Heartbeat' was released in May 2016. This collection of self-penned songs was very well received, both by Pete’s solo fans and Sweet fans alike.
Pete has always enjoyed the challenge of solo live shows, with just guitar and voice, and his international fans have been able to catch him performing tracks from Soul Searching, mixed with some new material plus Sweet & Sailor hits and a few well-chosen covers on his recent solo tour.
Fri 24th Feb 2017
The Chris King Robinson Band
£7.00adv £10.00door
plus Tom McCartney and These Bare Bones
Doors 8:00pm
The New Wave of Blues from Chris King Robinson and his Band
Support is from Tom McCartney from Nottingham "bluesy rock n roll with a country twang" and Leicester's R and B combo ( Ex The Dead Shoot) Tom and Craig as These Bare Bones.
2015 was a defining year for Chris as fresh from a hugely successful 2 week Tour of the USA his debut EP 'Tell Me Why You're Scared' set the Blues world alight by flying straight to No.1 on both the Amazon and iTunes album charts. An in-depth feature in The Blues Magazine at the end of the year (November 2015) which discussed his chart success, song writing, playing style and influences further enhanced Chris’s reputation as a guitar hero in the making, his track “Why Don’t You Give Me Your Love” was featured on the magazine CD.
Chris’s fresh, modern take on the Blues in 2016 preceded him to play the highly exclusive Lead Belly Festival, held at the world renowned Carnegie Hall in New York City on February 4th. After being introduced on stage by Marky Ramone, Chris played a scorching psychedelic jam to the sold out crowd at Carnegie Hall!
At the age of just 22, this is only the beginning for a guitarist who many think will become the standard bearer for ‘The Blues’ for years to come!
Support is from Tom McCartney from Nottingham "bluesy rock n roll with a country twang" and Leicester's R and B combo ( Ex The Dead Shoot) Tom and Craig as These Bare Bones.
2015 was a defining year for Chris as fresh from a hugely successful 2 week Tour of the USA his debut EP 'Tell Me Why You're Scared' set the Blues world alight by flying straight to No.1 on both the Amazon and iTunes album charts. An in-depth feature in The Blues Magazine at the end of the year (November 2015) which discussed his chart success, song writing, playing style and influences further enhanced Chris’s reputation as a guitar hero in the making, his track “Why Don’t You Give Me Your Love” was featured on the magazine CD.
Chris’s fresh, modern take on the Blues in 2016 preceded him to play the highly exclusive Lead Belly Festival, held at the world renowned Carnegie Hall in New York City on February 4th. After being introduced on stage by Marky Ramone, Chris played a scorching psychedelic jam to the sold out crowd at Carnegie Hall!
At the age of just 22, this is only the beginning for a guitarist who many think will become the standard bearer for ‘The Blues’ for years to come!
Sat 25th Feb 2017
Private Party
Sun 26th Feb 2017
CLOSED
Mon 27th Feb 2017
The City Acoustic Club
Open Mic Night
Free
Doors 8:00pm
For up to date info and news please join The City Acoustic Club Facebook group!
Tue 28th Feb 2017
We Shall Overcome
Admission by donation for Food Bank
Doors 7:30pm
Featuring
LOOMA
VITALION
The Ruby Doos
Red Leicester Choir
Looma are an acoustic band based in the East Midlands. They play tunes and songs from a wide range of folk and roots traditions, as well as self-penned material.
Looma are:
Liz Logie Piano Accordion
Mark Theobald Harmonica, Ukelele, Vocals
Bob Gilmour-Evans Guitar, Vocals
Tim Garland Cittern Fiddle, Vocals
Liz is an Orcadian who has played the accordion since she was ten, being inspired to play by her father who was a well-known Orkney accordion player.
Mark was a National Harmonica League 'Player of the Year' in 2013 and 2014, playing Irish and blues music.
Bob has been performing and writing songs since he was a teenager. He has recorded his own album and guested on several others. Many artists have covered his songs.
Tim has been performing traditional and self penned material for over thirty years, both as a founder member of Midlands based radical folk group FIELDWORK and with KASUTIMA Ceilidh band, playing nationally at clubs, festivals and on national and local radio. He has also performed regularly as a solo artist and in a duo with Indian percussionist Nitin Odedra. He has made five albums with FIELDWORK and two solo albums.
https://www.facebook.com/LoomaLeicester/
LOOMA
VITALION
The Ruby Doos
Red Leicester Choir
Looma are an acoustic band based in the East Midlands. They play tunes and songs from a wide range of folk and roots traditions, as well as self-penned material.
Looma are:
Liz Logie Piano Accordion
Mark Theobald Harmonica, Ukelele, Vocals
Bob Gilmour-Evans Guitar, Vocals
Tim Garland Cittern Fiddle, Vocals
Liz is an Orcadian who has played the accordion since she was ten, being inspired to play by her father who was a well-known Orkney accordion player.
Mark was a National Harmonica League 'Player of the Year' in 2013 and 2014, playing Irish and blues music.
Bob has been performing and writing songs since he was a teenager. He has recorded his own album and guested on several others. Many artists have covered his songs.
Tim has been performing traditional and self penned material for over thirty years, both as a founder member of Midlands based radical folk group FIELDWORK and with KASUTIMA Ceilidh band, playing nationally at clubs, festivals and on national and local radio. He has also performed regularly as a solo artist and in a duo with Indian percussionist Nitin Odedra. He has made five albums with FIELDWORK and two solo albums.
https://www.facebook.com/LoomaLeicester/