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Chris Ricketts
Acoustic / Folk

BBC Radio Two Young Folk Awards Semi-Finalist




United Kingdom

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Member Since2/1/2006
Band MembersChris Ricketts - Guitar, Vocals Garry Blakeley - Fiddle Steve Hampton - Upright Bass Alex Stack - Drums Andrew Foster - Backing Vocals Sam Browse - Lead guitar on My Social Blues Danny Harmer - Accordion on Galway Shawl Thankyou to all those who voted for me in the guide awards! Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us Chris Ricketts CD out Now Available for just £8 Send Chris a message on myspace for details of how to grab one!!! Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us
InfluencesMartyn Joseph, Show Of Hands, Amy Wadge, Martin Carthy, Bob Fox, Billy Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Steve Knightley, Phil Beer, Tracy Chapman, Nina Simone, Bert Jansch, Julian Dawson, Peter Gabriel, Boo Hewerdine, Spiers and Boden, Cara Dillon, Seth Lakeman, Martin Simpson, Waterson:Carthy, Chris Thile, John Tams, Barry Coope, Rod Clements, Lindisfarne, Martin Newnham, Ralph McTell, Country Joe McDonald, Pj Wright, Fairport Convention, Jethro Tull, 10cc, Miranda Sykes, John Martyn, Nick Drake and many many more! Myspace Layouts
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Record Labelfolked up records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
May 2 2009 8:00P
The Cellars Supporting Amy Wadge portsmouth
May 3 2009 5:30P
May Festival Norwich, East
May 8 2009 8:00P
Clennell Hall Folk Festival Northeast
May 22 2009 8:00P
The Cellars @ Eastney with Danby and Doe Portsmouth
May 22 2009 8:00P
The Cellars Supporting Phil Beer Portsmouth, South
May 24 2009 8:00P
Dulverton folk festival TBA Somerset
May 25 2009 8:00P
Dulverton folk festival TBA Somerset
May 30 2009 8:00P
Suffolk Folk Festival South
May 31 2009 8:00P
Suffolk Folk Festival
Jun 5 2009 8:00P
Wessex Folk Festival
Jun 7 2009 8:00P
Farside Music Club Leicester, Midlands
Jun 20 2009 8:00P
Norwich Arts Centre Midlands
Jun 28 2009 8:00P
Portsmouth Bandstand portsmouth
Jul 1 2009 8:00P
Acoustic Eclectic Cheshire, Northwest
Jul 17 2009 8:00P
Rumney Folk Club Cardiff, Wales
Jul 20 2009 8:00P
The Cellars @ Eastney supporting Amy Studt Portsmouth, South
Jul 21 2009 8:00P
NONSUCH club South
Oct 19 2009 8:00P
Forest Folk Supporting Little Johnny England Wickham, South

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   About Chris Ricketts
Chris Ricketts first started performing at the age of 15 when he was in his last year of school. He has since then performed with many touring artists and played many floor spots at various folk clubs. Chris then met a few local promoters and other performers and since has been networking himself onto the folk scene. Chris recently played support for Martin Carthy and Pj Wright and Dave Pegg in Portsmouth. Chris has played with many great performers such as Country Joe McDonald, Spiers and Boden,Martin Carthy, Pj Wright and Dave Pegg, John Tams and Barry Coope, Iain Matthews, Rod Clements (Lindisfarne), Julian Dawson (Plainsong) and many more!! Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us ....>



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Jun 29 2009 3:09 PM

Thanks for adding us Chris
NurKurt





Jun 29 2009 2:11 PM

Acoustic Eclectic





Jun 25 2009 6:28 PM

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Ali Campbell Official





Jun 22 2009 1:10 PM

Hey, just to let you know we have uploaded tracks from Ali's new solo album Flying High to his myspace, come by and let us know what you think or if you want to pre order you can get it on his myspace page. Ali will be on tour in the UK from June 19th – July 4th come and see him and his new band live – they are tearing it up, round the country with a great party vibe! Big Love Ali's Team x
Rusty Strings





Jun 19 2009 6:58 PM

Big gig for Rusty Strings coming up...
We're playing at The Wedgewood Rooms in Southsea on Wednesday 8th July.
It's a battle of the bands with a chance to win recording, etc.
It's decided by judges and audience votes so we need as many people there as possible to help us out.
Doors are at 8pm and we're on second.
Tickets cost £5 and if you give us a message we can sort out dropping one off to you.
Hope you can make it :)
The White Coats - Eastney Cellars 11/7/09





Jun 16 2009 3:17 PM

Hey, our next Portsmouth gig with Dirty Revolution, Robb Blake & Detached!!

It’s gonna be a great show so please help us spread the word – hope to see ya there ;)

Tim Cheatle





Jun 3 2009 12:51 AM

Hiya Chris!
Just wanted to let you know that my new album "Letting Go" is now released.
God Bless,
Tim.
Rusty Strings





May 3 2009 9:15 AM

Rusty Strings are playing at the Fat Fox down Albert Road on Thursday 14th May.
Other bands include Silent Hours, Rubix and James Tippins.
It starts at 8pm and is £2 on the door.
Hope you can make it :)
Luke Streeter





Apr 26 2009 11:02 AM

heyy :) yeh looking forward to it :)

luke
The White Coats - Eastney Cellars 11/7/09





Apr 2 2009 3:07 PM

Hey! Pardon the intrusion… just to let you know that we are playing our FIRST EVER LONDON SHOW on Easter Saturday - 11th April @ Fiddlers Elbow, Camden… entry is a mere ₤3 if you mention THE WHITE COATS on the door... please help us spread the word!! x

Rusty Strings





Mar 25 2009 7:08 PM

Hiya.

Rusty Strings are playing at the Railway Rifle Club (nxt to Fratton train station) on Friday 3rd April.

Starts at 7:30pm and we're on first and then there's four other great bands on after us.

Tickets are £5 and we'll through in some free badges cos I know theyu're a tad expensive!
If you're wanting one give me a message back and I'll sort out getting one to you.

Rusty Strings





Mar 14 2009 11:10 AM

Hi there.

Rusty Strings is playing at The Havana Bar in Southsea next Monday (23rd March).

The gig starts at 7:30pm and we're on second.

Other bands playing are:
For The Moment
Gregk Foley
The Switch
It costs £2 to get in on the door.

Hope you can make it :)
Sarah Saville





Mar 10 2009 1:31 PM

Hey…do you want to perform at Goblets?

Stupid question right? As of 2nd April 2009 I’ll be organising monthly acoustic sessions at what remains one of Southampton’s best-loved venues. I’m looking for the best solos and duos to play 45 minute sets of original material, covers or both. The only ‘rule’ is that you play quality stuff, so if you’re sick of banging out Mustang Sally this could be for you! The evenings will run from 8pm until 11pm with 3-4 acts performing each time, so well worth coming to if you also enjoy hearing other people’s music. Please let me know asap if you’d like to be part of it!

There’s so much great talent in this town, I’m sure we can make this a really cool night. I would really appreciate your support in giving Southampton a superb acoustic music night that will last! :o)

Tim Cheatle





Jan 23 2009 3:08 PM

Hiya Chris!
Just listened to "Chase The Buffalo"-great song-your voice sounds superb!
God Bless,
Tim.
UPRiZiNG july 17th@legends wid inastate!





Jan 20 2009 3:42 PM

We're back on the monthly tip!!!!

We'll be every first Friday @ the legends bar from now till the summer!!

this one's gonna be a goody!



It'll be a fat night! With big rig, fat visuals and as usual a wicked vibe!

See you there!

Uprizing crew
Walter Strauss





Jan 17 2009 1:05 AM



Great to connect!

Walter Strauss (serious musician)
Alex Of Infrasound - Clean it up Johnny





Jan 14 2009 8:45 PM

I should be in your Influences ... I taught you everything you know about music. For I am a god.

:D

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KONTRA ROOTS CLUB (& PROMOTIONS)





Jan 11 2009 2:39 PM

Hi Chris, and thanks for an excellent set on Friday. It was a cracker! You definitely made some new friends judging from what people were saying after the show. Hope you had a good trip back, and look forward to doing it all again in due course. Keep in touch.
All the best, Kev
Steve Stapley





Jan 10 2009 5:27 PM

Hi Chris,
Thanks for the add :) Really good gig last night! See you soon, probably somewhere between Newcastle and Portsmouth.
Steve
Take a look at my video of The Writing on the Wall from my acoustic album, Beyond the Blues. Quote from the wall: ‘The wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly’.
Thanks again,
Steve
Stiff Promotions





Dec 18 2008 9:32 AM

Nice playing with you last night...!

;o)
Stiff Promotions





Dec 10 2008 9:22 AM

Press release for your Acoustix show @ The Square Brewery now posted on the Stiff Blog!

Iain :o)
Ash (TOUR BUILDING) Mandrake





Dec 1 2008 7:35 AM

Good to be friends.
Enjoying your site!



Ash Mandrake passing through The East Midlands with double neck guitar, hats, loops and myschief.
Please enjoy
Ash :o)

7th ..he Vic, Coalville
8th ..he Musician, Leicester
9th ..he Dog House, Loughborough
10th ..he Racehorse, Northampton
13th ..he Union Chapel, London
The WormHole





Nov 16 2008 1:51 PM

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Oct 16 2008 12:23 PM

Hiya!
Tiny Spark





Sep 3 2008 3:08 PM

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