The Muckle Lush Acoustic Night

Bio:

Mark Bezerk writes and plays songs stacked with soul. He delivers thought-provking songs on the live stage with a lovely edge, and he's got some glorious insights into how we're living our lives. There's natural power there in Mark's songs - with or without the guitar; his acapella-style 'Soul Pollution' must be one of the classic songs of 2008. Mark strikes a great balance between sock it em soul, David Byrne funk, and the protest ethos.

Carl Cape plays homespun folk-blues and sings songs about people from all sides of the planet. Strumming his acoustic guitar, with a case of harmonicas by his side, there are echoes of Woody Guthrie, Oh Brother Where Art Thou, Greenwich Village and Glastonbury. His inspirations include Jah Wobble, Donovan and Christy Moore. There’s a strong story-telling narrative in Carl’s ballads and he'll take you on a musical journey from the Borders to India.

Bill Read is an accomplished finger-picking guitarist and folkie singer with hints of Richard Thompson, John Martyn and Jez Lowe. Whether it be the Socialist A-Z, or a geordie mining song or one of his own creations; Bill's been a woo-ing audiences with his lush guitar sound and some beautiful playing and snging. A wonderful live performer.

David Ainsworth. The new lad on the block is fast gaining a name for his gorgeous singing and accomplished playing. He's clearly one to watch with a raft of new material coming into his own live sets. Fabulous vocals.

Jamie Robb. This fiddle player has got many an audience on the edge of their seats with a finale of slow airs, jigs and folk-rocking reels. What a reception he gets and it's no wonder! Jamie's bridging traditional and contemporary folk and with both deftness of touch and foot-stomping rhythyms.

Jamie Robb (a fiddle player with a few extra tricks up his sleeve) has had many an audience on the edge of their seats with a finale of slow airs, jigs and folk-rocking reels. What a reception he gets, and it's no wonder! Jamie's bridging traditional and contemporary folk and with both deftness of touch and foot-stomping rhythms.

Tom Beels is the percussionist for Lush, using the djembe, bodhran, cahon or anything else he can lay his hands on! He provides rhythm backing for the other peformers, often working with Jamie to weave what the music demands.

Regulars to Lush will know that there's often a special guest or 2 turning up. This year's delights include: Buddhist Stan from the Borders (a magical set from which the live track above - Wild Mountain Thyme - is taken), Jonny Bell's slide blues, and Chris Lloyd Jones and harmonium at Kielder.

Lush guests this year have included: 3 Time Sublime, Gareth from Kimber's Men, Pierre from the Dealers, Hague, Kathleen Ainsworth, The Bushby Family, Caroline Mary, Shipcote and Friends, and Blue Valentine.

Lush is proving to be a very popular night! We regularly play community events and private parties. Last year we helped raise more than £4,000 for charities. If you'd like to book 'Lush Acoustic' get in touch via our email here on Myspace or email us at: lushacoustic@yahoo.co.uk

Telephone Lush on: Carl on: 01670 760856 or Bill on: 01665 713278

Lush Acoustic: Bringing you new and original acoustic music from Northumberland and beyond.

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Member Since:

December 05, 2007

Members:

A variety of resident artists and special guests are involved in the new Lush Acoustic Music series of events. The regular artists include Bill Read, Mark Bezerk, David Ainsworth, Carl Cape, Jamie Robb and Tom Beels. Our regular guests include: Jonny Bell, Steve Deegan, Buddha-stan, Shipcote and Friends, Blue Valentine, 3 Times Sublime, Jack Burness, and HED.

Sounds Like:

Sounds like Northumbrian Music and looks like this:

Record Label:

Unsigned