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Newsletter 11 July 2009 |
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Monday at
The
Ravenswood Support: Mary Leay Tickets are
also available at Hobgoblin in Crawley and Bullfrog in
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When some artists are referred
to as “legends” it is usually measured in years, or based on the quality
of their music. Few are measured in both time and quality. One artist that
has been judged by both is Iain
Matthews. As a founding member of
Fairport Convention back in
’67, Matthews appeared on the bands’ first three recordings (Fairport
Convention, What We did on our Holidays and Unhalfbricking) until musical
differences caused him to leave in ’69 during the recording of their third
album. In order to facilitate and
develop his growing fascination with American singer/songwriters, in 1969
he formed his own band, Matthews
Southern Comfort, This group spawned a massive European hit
with the Joni Mitchell song " Within a year Matthews was
again on the move, this time changing continents in a move to Intending to make the one
album, stay for a year and return to In 2000 he returned to Europe
and for the next 4 years worked closely with Dutch singer/songwriter, Ad
Vanderveen and together with Eliza Gilkyson, they formed the trio More Than a Song, recording and
releasing 2 albums. 3 years ago Matthews released
his 11th solo work, Zumbach's coat. On his latest album, Joy Mining
(with the Searing Quartet), Matthews says:”It’s the best work I have ever
done, without a doubt. It took me forty years to find this place and now
I’m here, I wonder where the hell I’ve been looking all those
years.” Iain is
doing 2 shows at Joining the bill as support is
Sussex-based Mary Leay, an
exciting new ‘urban folk’ artist with a timeless and authentic quality
both in her voice and songs. Leay is a powerful lyricist with an ability
to make you feel she's talking only to you. She already has writing and
vocal credits on several films including the autumn 2009 release
'Heartless' starring Jim Sturgess. Most recently she's been writing and
recording towards a debut album at the studio of legendary artist Steve
Winwood. There are no gimmicks in Mary's music, no clever tricks, just a
rare honesty and beauty that has captured the hearts of those that have
discovered her so far. Watch out for this
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Thursday at
Chequer
Mead In association
with the Cuisine Studio
Jazz Cafe |
Acclaimed as the best-ever
British jazz singer in Her most recent CD, 'He Never
Mentioned Love' was being hailed as her finest album to date. Recalling
the songs and spirit of the late and legendary Shirley Horn, the album
features some of the hottest talent in This show is presented in
association with the theatre's Cuisine Studio, which regularly hosts Jazz
Café evenings at the venue. Telephone 01342 324860 to reserve a table for
a pre-show meal. |
Pre-show meals
available in Chequer Mead – reservations 01342 324860 | |
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Monday at
The
Ravenswood with special
guests: Tickets are
also available at Hobgoblin in Crawley and Bullfrog in
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A lot can happen in a few
years. Sam Baker can tell
you that a lot can happen in a few seconds. Back in 1986, he was
travelling in a train through Baker's songs are pictures
sketched in short, spare lines and lay bare the honest truths and simple
details of life. His vocals are fragile, almost spoken, and totally
absorbing. These days, Sam is becoming one
of the biggest underground His new album Cotton, is not
released in the "
He is a major artist. He'll be playing play live on the show when he's in
the "A
fantastic album that is guaranteed to open your mind and your
heart." Special guests for this show
are The Haley Sisters, Jo-Ann and Becky, who have appeared at leading
venues, festivals, theatres and clubs throughout the UK, Ireland and
Europe, gaining massive popularity by virtue of their natural talent,
dedication and down to earth personalities. In 1993 guitarist Brian Smith
joined them, having previously worked in “The
great undiscovered natural talent of the |
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Tuesday at
Chequer
Mead Support: Danni Nicholls £12 all
seats 8pm Pre-show meals available
-reservations 01342 324860 Click
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Sinéad and The Dawnbreakers is
a 4 piece rockabilly/country band, playing original material with a few
classic hits thrown in. Lead singer Sinéad Quinn was runner-up in the TV
show, Sinéad has since spent time
performing for the British Armed Forces around the world and has shared
the stage with artists such as Lulu and Justin Hayward (when she
played the role of Beth in Jeff Wayne’s musical production of War of the
Worlds). Sinéad recently married drummer
Paul Stewart of The Feeling,
who hails from Copthorne (several members of the band have strong
The band's name is taken from
the Irish Showband who backed her mother, Philomena, in the 1960s, and
with her father Gerry also a working musician, Sinéad grew up surrounded
by the very music she now writes and performs with her band - rock'n'roll,
rockabilly and country music. She has returned to her roots and those of
her parents, her love of music from the 50s and 60s clearly evident in her
own songwriting, which brings these styles up to date with a contemporary
twist. Sinéad and The Dawnbreakers'
vibrant, engaging and energetic performance never fails to get the crowd
on its feet and guarantees a great night out.
And for this show, husband Paul
joins virtuoso rock & roll guitarist, Ray Waters, and one of the UK's
leading double bass players, Tom Waters, to complete the
line-up. “80's
pop stars Toyah Wilcox and Carol Decker were the stars of the festival,
but just as impressive was Sinéad Quinn, who started the concert series in
Support for this show is from a
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Don’t forget
that as well as our own shows, the Acoustic Sussex website has a
Regional Gig
Guide and links to
venues and clubs in the South East that offer folk, roots and acoustic
music – and our MySpace site
contains over 500 links to a variety of other MySpace ‘friends’ sites,
including musicians, venues, magazines and lots
more. |
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For
your
future diaries... |
Future 2009 dates in the
Acoustic Sussex programme include: Ø
21 September – Corinne
West + Tinderbox Ø
12 October – Uiscedwr +
Luke Sital
Singh Ø
9 November – Chris &
Kellie While + Joseph
Topping Ø
20 November – Dar
Williams NEW Ø
23 November – Jez Lowe and the Bad
Pennies+ Lucy
Ward Ø
11 December – The
Unthanks (formerly
Rachel Unthank & The Winterset) More
information on all up-and-coming artists can be found on our website:
www.acousticsussex.org.uk. You
can also find us on MySpace (with samples from some of the artists
appearing) at: www.myspace.com/acoustic_sussex. If
you know anyone who you think may enjoy our events, please forward this
email to them. |
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