From: Kathy Dunn [kathy.dunn_at_btopenworld_dot_com]

Sent: 30 April 2016 20:08

Subject: wessex acoustic news

 

WESSEX ACOUSTIC

 

Still fuzzy from a brilliant club night with the lovely Steve Tilston and talented Andy Stone.

Thank you all you lovely people who came and enjoyed the music.

 

There are several things to note for the up-coming concert in May:

  • It is on May 20th
  • It is the return of Gerry Colvin and his band
  • Bob Kirkpatrick is the opening support
  • Tickets need to be booked via John Butcher as Kathy is having a new knee and may or may not be attending depending on the exact date for the op. Mid-May is the estimate for the op. (Yikes).

gerry colvin portraitIt's been a while since we had Gerry at the club and it's lovely to welcome him back with his current band,  musicians Jerome Davies, double bass, Trish Power, accordion and Lyndon Webb, guitar.

Folk-pop legend Gerry Colvin must be one of the most endearing and energetic musicians on the planet, just as much at home playing small clubs as he is supporting Status Quo on their Aquostic Live Tour. This multi-talented singer-songwriter performs all his own material, combining catchy melodies with thoughtful lyrics on love, society, angst and Johnny Cash! His be-suited on stage performance combines Frank Sinatra, Lee Evans, and the afore-mentioned Man in Black. Genius? Madcap? Maverick? Yes, all of these things?and a lot, lot more.
Supporting Gerry is Dorchester based singer/songwriter/folk club organiser Bob Kirkpatrick.

Gerry is appearing at Wessex Acoustic on Friday May 20th at 8.15pm.

Tickets are ?10 if you book ahead. Please email John Butcher on j.w.butcher_at_btinternet_dot_com or call him on 01747 850212 to book for Gerry after 9th May. You can book NOW by replying to this email before that date.

 

I am having a new knee joint fitted in mid May but do not have a firm date yet. I will know soon. Please refer to John for bookings to ensure we don't miss out on anyone.

I hope to see you there!

 

Don't forget to check out our mini-fest Folk at the Forum on 8th & 9th July.

 

Kathy (and John)

 

The Royal British Legion, Church Lane, Blandford, Dorset DT11 7AD.

Legion bar open 7pm.

Concert doors open approx 7.45pm dependent on sound checks.

Concert starts 8.15pm

 

DIARY

 

20th May -  Gerry Colvin Band - Support Bob Kirkpatrick

 

10th June - Reg Meuross - Support Reset Prose

 

8-9th July - FOLK AT THE FORUM - mini festival Tickets now available  only from We Got Tickets via website

                Lucy Ward, Flossie Malavialle, Two Coats Colder, Granny's Attic, and more.

 

9th September - Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman Support Jill & Bob Berry

 

23rd September - P.J.Wright and Guy Fletcher Support Andy Stone

 

7th October - Chris Leslie Support Kadia

 

21st October - O'Hooley & Tidow Support Jess Vincent

 

4th November -  Hicks & Goulbourn Support Threadbare Ravens

 

25th November - Paul Downes and Mick Ryan Support Rod Jenkins

 

16th December - Christmas Concert - Sound Tradition + Two Coats Colder