Jo's stage presence and engaging persona enables her to interact with the audience effortlessly and carries an understated flamboyance that is miles away from arrogance and is simply a case of confidence, inner focus and belief in her music. With good reason too, there are no fillers within her set as she possesses a bounty of strong sonnets and it was noticeable that the audience were saluting their approval with hearty, rousing applause after each track.
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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
Heya cool to meet you properly yesterday, great songs and playing i think, specially the charity shop song....:) hope to see you at another gig soon luke xxx
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Thanks so much for the add, and for the highly unwarranted praise! Local and live was great, can't believe it's over! Really enjoyed your set, saw you ages ago at the Grey Lady and got your CD, was great to see you live again!
"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
