MUSICAL TRADITIONS CLUB SPRING / SUMMER 2008

Dear Member,

Hope to see you at some of our exciting events.

All the best,

Peta Webb & Ken Hall

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Friday 14th March Brian Peters
An outstanding singer, guitarist, melodeon & anglo-concertina player of
energy and passion. Brian believes strongly in the power and relevance of
the old songs and ballads but he’s no diehard and covers the works of
writers from Leon Rosselson to Lyle Lovett as well as contributing witty
and hard hitting songs of his own.

More about Brian at this link :
http://www.harbourtownrecords.com/petersbiog.htm

With the Pigeon English Band

Friday 4th April

Elizabeth Stewart with Alison McMorland
A unique opportunity to hear two of Scotland’s most renowned ballad singers.
Elizabeth Stewart learnt her art from her Traveller family, the Fetterangus
Stewarts, especially her aunt, Lucy Stewart. She also plays Scottish dance
music on the piano.
Alison McMorland, producer of Elizabeth’s CD “Binnorrie��, has long been
admired for her beautiful voice and her insight into the ballads.
“..unites scrupulous traditional fidelity with versatile and creative artistry.��
(Hamish Henderson) With The Rakes

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Friday May 9th - Sunday 11th 2008 The Musical Traditions Club presents at the King & Queen :

Fourth WEEKEND CELEBRATION IN HONOUR OF KEITH SUMMERS

Bayou Seco, USA (Jeanie McLerie and Ken Keppeler); Slieve Gullion Traditional Singers from Mullaghbawn ( Patricia Flynn, Mick Quinn, Miceal Quinn, Len Graham , Gerry O'Hanlon);

Luke Cheevers and Jerry O'Reilly (Dublin);

Gail Williams & Jim Younger; Ken Langsbury; Jim Bainbridge ; plus music from Phoenix (Rod Stradling, Martin Brinsford, Kevin Bown, Mike Pinder, Fran Wade) and our resident bands The Rakes and The Pigeon English Band.

In previous years we have concentrated on guests relevant to Keith's collecting in Fermanagh and Suffolk and his enjoyment of the Sheffield Carols. Last year we had a strong Scots contingent . This year we focus on another of his loves - American music - plus the usual mix of Irish and English guests.

Also we hope that many of our previous guests will join us again, along with Musical Traditions residents who give the club its special quality. Keith co-founded the club with us in 1990.

Pre-booked ticket holders only - space is limited. No admission unless pre-booked. Weekend ticket £30 or £7.50 per session.

Priority booking for MTC Club members.

Further information and Booking form to be sent out soon.

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Friday 6th June Oliver Mulligan and Brendan McGlinchey

Friday 4th July Annie Dearman, Vic Gammon & Steve Harrison

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Musical Traditions Club at The King & Queen, 1 Foley Street, London W1W 6DL (at the junction of Foley Street and Cleveland Street). 8- 11pm. Nearest tube: Goodge Street /Warren Street/ Great Portland Street. Parking OK after 6.30. Admission for Members £6, Concessions £3.50. Non-Members £7, Concessions £4.
For further information, contact : petawebken_at_aol_dot_com or 0208 340 0530

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NON - MTC EVENTS

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Cellar Upstairs Folk Club Saturday 15th March, 8.15 pm

PHIL CALLERY Fine traditional singer from Dublin

VENUE: Exmouth Arms, Starcross Street, London NW1 2HR (on the corner of Cobourg Street, near Euston and Euston Square stations; parking is easy). INFORMATION: 020 7281 7700

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Thursday 20th March Peta Webb and Ken Hall with Simon Hindley

Peta Webb and Ken Hall branch out from the traditional Irish songs for which they’re renowned to sing American country music and brother duets including gems from The Stanley Brothers, Doc Watson and Hank Williams.
Bluesman Simon Hindley supplies virtuoso guitar backing plus harmony vocals as well as contributing his own fine blues performances on guitar, voice and harmonica.

Islington Folk Club at The Horseshoe
24 Clerkenwell Close, London EC1, Farringdon or Angel tube 8-11pm

www.islingtonfolkclub.co.uk

For more information contact 020 8360 8610 or petawebken_at_aol_dot_com

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                  JAZZ at The PLOUGH Inn

Wood Street, Walthamstow E17 3NU,    next to Wood Street Station,

Chingford Line from Liverpool Street via Walthamstow Central (tube interchange)

                                       www.theploughinne17.co.uk

Sunday sessions    2-4pm   admission free      30th March , 20th April

            Swing along to The Andy Simons Syncopators

   jazz standards and 30s hotcha      featuring the vocals of Peta Webb
contact :
Andy Simons   020 8521 9157      jazzyandy_at_googlemail_dot_com

Peta Webb     020 8340 0530      petawebken_at_aol_dot_com

The ANDY SIMONS SYNCOPATORS are :

Andy Simons (guitar)          Tony Engle (saxophones)

Ned Clack    (tuba)              Peta Webb (vocals)

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Regular Irish sessions continue at the Auld Triangle on Sunday evenings

with Reg Hall on piano.

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