From: Kathy Dunn [kathy.dunn_at_btopenworld_dot_com]
Sent: 05 December 2015 20:56
Subject: Wessex Acoustic - Maire & Chris - Friday 11 Dec
WESSEX ACOUSTIC Reminder
Our big Christmas concert with Máire Ní
Chathasaigh & Chris Newman is booking up well but we still have room for
more. If you have not yet booked in don't hesitate and book now by replying to
this email.
The celebrated virtuoso partnership of "the doyenne of Irish
harpers" (SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY) and "one of the UK's most staggering and
influential acoustic guitarists" (fROOTS), has by now brought its unique
musical vision to twenty-two countries on five continents. Chris and Máire have
performed at most of the major folk and Celtic festivals in Europe, the USA,
and Australasia; at countless arts festivals; and have given almost two
thousand concerts in venues large and small - from the tiniest of historic churches
in England, Germany and Italy to palaces in Kyoto and Istanbul, London's
Barbican, Sydney Town Hall and the Philharmonie in Cologne. Their performances
are a breath-taking blend of traditional Irish music, hot jazz, bluegrass and
baroque, coupled with striking new compositions and Chris's delightfully
subversive wit.
Having just returned from a successful tour of
the USA, their "Celtic Christmas Strings" concert will add a seasonal
flavour to the evening.
Opening support is provided by Bournemouth based
singer-songwriter Nigel Waite.
This is your only chance to see Máire &
Chris in the region so make a start to your Christmas festivities with a
cracking night out in a small intimate club.
Tickets are £14 on the door, £12 if you pre-book
by replying to this email or calling Kathy on 01202 732239.
Tickets are available for purchase online at We Got Tickets too for £12
plus handling fee.
May I remind everyone we also offer a discounted
price for Royal British Legion members, members of the NUS, and serving members
of our armed forces, of only £5. We do ask for proof of entitlement.
Keeping music live.
John and Kathy
Concert 8.15pm (Doors 7.45pm approx, Bar open
7pm))
The Royal British Legion, Church Lane,
Blandford, Dorset, DT11 7AD
DIARY
11th December - Chris Newman and Máire Ní Chathasaigh
Support Nigel Waite
2016
8th January - Marion Fleetwood Support Andy Stone
29th January - Linda Watkins Band
Support Polly Morris
12th February - Tom McConville Support Bob and Gill
Berry
18th March - Jez Lowe & Kate Bramley Support Rod
Jenkins
8th April - Folk Law Support Moose Rosser
29th April - Steve Tilston Support Andy Stone
20th May - Gerry Colvin Band Support Bob
Kirkpatrick
17th June - Reg Meuross support Reset Prose
8th-9th July - Folk at
the Forum - mini folk festival
9th September Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman
Support Gregg Cave
23rd September P.J.Wright and Guy Fletcher
Support Andy Stone
21st October O'Hooley and Tidow
Support Jess Vincent
4th November Hicks and Goulbourn
25th November Paul Downes and Mick Ryan
Support Rod Jenkins
16th December Sound Tradition Christmas Concert