Grayshott Folk Club
Saturday 24th February 2018------HATFUL OF RAIN Hatful of Rain are a Brighton-based band, who and are a British contemporary folk group thatcombine powerful songwriting with musical flare, inspired by English, Celtic and American Roots styles. The Hatfuls use a single microphone approach toperforming. This creates an intimate and engaging atmosphere characteristic of every Hatful show. They have released two albums "Way Up On the Hill" in 2012 and "The Morning Key" in 2014. Their third album is due out any day now......
Hatful of Rain are: James Shenton -Fiddle ,Piano ,Whistle Chloe Overton -Vocal, Guitar, Mandolin, Bass Phil Jones -Double Bass, Banjo, Vocals Fred Gregory -Guitar, Mandolin,Vocals Listen to Hatful of Rain here:
+ Hickory Signals-also from Brighton, Hickory Signals create an atmospheric sound with Celtic influences.
Tickets: £14 for Adults and £7 for Under 16s Available from:Grayshott Post Office, Grayshott Wine Centre Haslemere Bookshop
Or call Des O'Byrneon 01428 607096
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Saturday 24th March 2018------HARP AND A MONKEY Folk experimentalists Harp and a Monkey sing songs about cuckolded molecatchers, a lone English oak tree that grows at Gallipoli, care in the community and medieval pilgrims…. This harp ‘n’ banjo driven electro-folk-storytelling trio is imbued with a deep Lancashire sensibility that shines through in their beautifully crafted and sometimes spooky vignettes of northern life, love and remembrance. Friends for decades, Martin Purdy, Simon Jones and Andy Smith enjoy a fantastic rapport with their audiences and are proud to have never played anywhere and not been invited back. Their third album, War Stories, came out in July 2016 and was labelled “bold andbrilliant” by the likes of The Sunday Observer. A firm favourite of Mike Harding, who gave them their first BBC airplay, the band has since appeared in-session on the ‘Beeb’ with Mark Radcliffe and Clare Balding. Their reputation as a quality live act, has meant that they have twice been invited to appear at the annualinternational showcase (The English Folk Expo) that highlights the best English folk acts on the circuit. + Jim Cozens-Now living in Grayshott, singer/songwriter guitaristJim has a varied and fascinating back story and he is playing more gigs than ever. Tickets: £12 for Adults and £6 for Under 16s
Friday 6th April 2018------CONNLA A return visit from this traditional young Irish/Celtic Folk band who come from Northern Ireland. They played to a full house at Grayshott Village Hall and caused a sensation when they played for us in April 2016. Since then, they have gone on to win even more awards for their exceptional musicianship. They are quite brilliant!
+ Support (tbc) Tickets: £14 for Adults and £7 for Under 16s
------Tuesday 24th April 2018------COLIN BLUNSTONE & BAND Colin is one of the UK's finest Pop singers and even after 50 years in the business, he still sounds as melodic and as fresh as ever. As lead singer with The Zombies ("She's Not There"/"Time Of The Season"), and as a solo performer ("Say You Don't Mind"/"I Don't Believe In Miracles" ), Colin has recorded many hits. The Zombies regularly play live and will be touring the States extensively in the early part of 2018, before Colin embarks on a tour with his own band. Grayshott will be part of that tour. All Tickets: £20 ------Saturday 28th April 2018------JOE TOPPING & SCOTT POLEY In my opinion, Joe Topping is the best male singer we have had singing for us at Grayshott in the seven years we've been going. He also happens to be a brilliant guitar player, a fabulous song writer and what's more, he's a really nice guy. Scott Poley is an exceptional guitarist and pedal steel guitar player who has played on some of my favourite albums with Cherry Ghost. Together they make some wonderful sounds and you might well ask: why has it taken so long for you to invite them back to Grayshott again? + Support (tbc) Tickets: £12 for Adults and £6 for Under 16s ------Friday 18th May 2018------THE SILKEN SAME
The Silken Same are Galway duo Mossy Nolan (bouzouki/vocals) and Colm McGowan (guitar/vocals). Already known in their native Ireland, and having supported a formidable roll call of artists such as LAU and Luka Bloom, they are ready to make their UK debut with a tour in May / June 2018. I've been trying to get Mossy over to Grayshott for a few years now as I love his singing and music. Now he has been joined by Colm and together they make a wonderful sound. + The Charcoal Burners Tickets: £12 for Adults and £6 for Under 16s ------Friday 8th June 2018------O'HOOLEY & TIDOW On 6th December 2017, Belinda and Heidi performed live in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Show studio. You can hear them here: To date, they have been nominated THREE times for the BBC Radio 2 Folk "Best Duo" Award for their consistently high standards of songwriting and live performances. Come and listen to them at Grayshott before they embark on an extensive tour of UK Folk festivals. Tickets: £14 for Adults and £7 for Under 16s
Call Des O'Byrneon 01428 607096
Friday 31st August 2018------THE CHURCHFITTERS + Support (tbc)
Saturday 22nd September 2018------tbc
October
November
Friday 14th December 2018------BELSHAZZAR'S FEAST + Support (tbc)
I will be booking more performers for 2018, particularly in October and November, so do please keep checking our websites:
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for the latest updates.