TWILIGHT FOLK CLUB PRESENTS as part of THE CANTERBURY FESTIVAL- the IVOR NOVELLO AWARD NOMINEES......... THE LEISURE SOCIETY LIVE AT ORANGE STREET MUSIC CLUB, SUNDAY OCTOBER 25TH STARTS 1.00 PM TICKETS £12/£10 in advance.
Nick Hemmings band THE LEISURE SOCIETY, famously nominated for an Ivor Novello award this year for their song "THE LAST OF THE MELTING SNOW",will be playing live in Canterbury as part of the CANTERBURY FESTIVAL. The band are also on the same label as, and share members with THE SONS OF NOEL AND ADRIAN who were so well recieved at the club earlier this year-this will be a rare oppurtunity to catch this rapidly upcoming band in a small venue.....
In the words of the critics....
"Beautifully pastoral debut." MOJO **** "Wonderful" Observer Music Monthly **** "An autumnal mist of British Bank Holiday ennui surrounds Nick Hemming's literate meditations." The Times **** "Music to cuddle up to, music to clutch yourself to, music that is, as Jimmy Webb might say, necessary. This is a band that could well be the sound of 2009." Maverick Magazine **** "A lovingly crafted, tender folk record that will secure them as a named brand on the shelves of pop. The love affair begins." Ragged Words "Magical... shimmers with loveliness" Word Magazine "This is a record of extraord
TWILIGHT FOLK CLUB PRESENTS… CIRCULUS plus SYD ARTHUR LIVE AT ORANGE STREET MUSIC CLUB CANTERBURY
ORANGE STREET MUSIC CLUB (01227) 760801
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH 8.00PM TICKETS £9/£8 IN ADVANCE CIRCULUS
‘British band Circulus have almost single handedly reinvented English Psychedelic Folk Rock for the 21st Century…..their sound is totally unique coming across like a mixture of medieval English Folk, Fairport Convention and Ozric Tentacles! ‘This band just leave you wanting more, playing a wonderful mix of psychedelicised folk whilst hankering to a more pastoral time, but always feel uncomfortably bang up to date. The songs are a fantastic mix of heady summer jigs & ballads, sung with a crystal clear Englishness that can make you come over all unnecessary. This is prog/folk spot on in every way, and probably the only band around who use a Crumhorn, Cittern & Rausch pfiffer????......the audience is sent home happy. Seeking medieval inspiration is not in itself new – Gryphon and Amazing Blondel spring to mind – but Circulus marry this with vintage 70’s space-rock a la Hawkwind/Gong’. Power to the Pixies! WATCH CIRCULUS HERE- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2OavLPpPVw
SYD ARTHUR Syd Arthur are an exciting new band from the South East of the country, at the forefront of the young musical explorers whose unique sound has been making waves far beyond their native Canterbury. Their highly ec
"Absolutely wonderful. I cannot recommend highly enough catching them live if you get the chance." - Folk and Roots Online The Kittiwakes are Kate Denny on vocals and violin, Chris Harrison on accordion and Jill Cumberbatch on violin, mandolin, and guitar. Their debut album ‘Lofoten Calling’ is being released by Midwich Records, and is original music based around the people, landscape, folklore and history of the Lofoten Islands, - an area above the Arctic Circle in Norway. The music is song based, and influenced by traditional British Isles and Norwegian folk music. The band have supported established artists such as Faustus, Kathryn Williams and Tim Van Eyken and are fast developing a following in their own right.
LIVE AT ORANGE STREET MUSIC CLUB CANTERBURY WEDS 24TH JUNE £5 admission Tel: 01227 760801 8.00pm
TWILIGHT FOLK PRESENTS… THE KIM THOMPSETT BAND WITH SUPPORT FROM JEM and MARTYN (RELIG ORAN) For fans of early pastoral English folk music, in the vein of SANDY DENNY, PENTANGLE and VASHTI BUNYAN.
" honest, most magickal and real, a treasure indeed " Root Deity Poems Released on 30th November 2008, Songs from the Uglee Meadow features ten original songs inspired by nature and tales of myth and legend. Having already won acclaim from various quarters including Michael Tyack of Circulus and Marianne Segal, folk legend of the 1970's, and blending medieval, celtic, folk and contemporary influences, Songs from the Uglee Meadow should appeal to all lovers of the acoustic folk style. "I am very impressed. Beautiful voice and really nice arrangements. I have strong connections with the folk world and this is one of the best things I have heard recently." Andy Hemsley, Journalist The album "Songs from the Uglee Meadow" is inspired by a serene and beautiful place in East Sussex called the Uglee Meadow. With the involvement of musicians such as Will Summers from Circulus on crumhorns, recorders and other blowy things and Philip Martin (alias Drohne) on hurdy gurdy and pipes. Songs inspired by quiet woods, rushing streams, misty meadows, lonely moors and dancing fires imbued with an air of timelessness…. http://www.myspace.com/kimthompsett LIVE AT ORANGE STREET MUSIC CLUB CANTERBURY WEDS 20TH MAY 2009 8.00 pm Tel: 01227 760801 £5 Entry
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TWILIGHT FOLK PRESENTS... THE SONS OF NOEL AND ADRIAN with support from Shoreline “Having long shared a passion for rich, layered and intricate guitar music, the Sons’ deep musical exploration has quickly developed into a unique and mesmerizing style, brooding on the dark fringes of folk, crossing genres and quickly setting them apart from their contemporaries…" Following a string of monumental live shows across the country in the summer including performances at End of The Road Festival (main stage), Moseley Folk Festival and showcases at The Big Chill, the Sons are now preparing to elevate their soulful and intimate live experience to higher plains as they gear up for their first ever UK & European headline tour AND the world-wide launch of their debut album on April 20th 2009...
“Shoreline take a refreshing dip into the waters of new folk with a nine piece ensemble predominantly made up of members hewn from the WILLKOMMEN COLLECTIVE. Boasting Brighton's finest strings section, textural guitars weaving through plaintive banjo and the stunning voices of Beatrice Sanjust , James De Malplaquet and Jacob Richardson . Shoreline make their mark as indisputable bearers of the new folk crown. “
For fans of..... Jim O' Rourke, Tortoise, Stereolab, James yorkston, Joanna Newsome, Bonnie Prince Billy, Adem, The Dylan Group, Fridge, Calexico, Beirut, The Leisure Society etc......
LIVE AT ORANGE STREET MUSIC CLUB CANTERBURY Weds 22nd APRIL
New CD: RIPE - THE DIXIE BEE-LINERS' highly anticipated sophomore release, produced by Bil VornDick (Bob Dylan, Alison Krauss, Ralph Stanley) for Pinecastle Records, featuring the #1 single "Down on The Crooked Road. "
TWILIGHT FOLK PRESENTs THE SONS OF NOEL AND ADRIAN “Having long shared a passion for rich, layered and intricate guitar music, the Sons’ deep musical exploration has quickly developed into a unique and mesmerizing style, brooding on the dark fringes of folk, crossing genres and quickly setting them apart from their contemporaries… Following a string of monumental live shows across the country in the summer including performances at End of The Road Festival (main stage), Moseley Folk Festival and showcases at The Big Chill, the Sons are now preparing to elevate their soulful and intimate live experience to higher plains as they gear up for their first ever UK & European headline tour AND the world-wide launch of their debut album on April! 20th 2009.
“Shoreline take a refreshing dip into the waters of new folk with a nine piece ensemble predominantly made up of members hewn from the WILLKOMMEN COLLECTIVE. Boasting Brighton's finest strings section, textural guitars weaving through plaintive banjo and the stunning voices of Beatrice Sanjust , James De Malplaquet and Jacob Richardson . Shoreline make their mark as indisputable bearers of the new folk crown. “ www.myspace.com/shorelinemusic
LIVE AT ORANGE STREET MUSIC CLUB CANTERBURY Weds 22nd APRIL
Live at Orange Street Music Club, Canterbury, on weds 18th feb, at 8.00 pm with support Tel: 01227 760801
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Last seen supporting THE OWL SERVICE last year in their previous incarnation as AMANES, MADAM MOLOTOV (Darabukka-guitar /laouto/voice, Phil-, saxophone/ melodion/shalemue, Nick, drum kit/ cajon) will once again be raising the roof with their Eastern European folk rhythms, with influences such as Balkan Beat Box, Django Reindhart,Manu Chao, and Gogol Bordello . With support from PHILIP G MARTIN (DROHNE), and Naomy . www. myspace. com/madammolotof
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