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Tue18Feb2020Sat22Feb2020St Austell Arts Centre, PL25 5HJ
Tues 18th - Sat 22nd, 2020
Tickets: £7.00 & £5.00 available from Burrows Estate Agents, Duke Street, St Austell. Tel: 01726 77748.
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Fri28Feb20207:30 PMSt Austell Arts Theatre, PL25 5HJ
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman's 2020 tour “On Reflection” marks 25 years of making music together for this popular wife and husband duo.
Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman have long established themselves as one of the UK Folk scene's most rewardingly enduring partnerships. To celebrate and acknowledge this milestone, the couple will revisit and reinterpret songs which span their illustrious career.From the early days of folk supergroup “Equation” through to the current album release “Personae”, with a nod or two along the way to their extra-curricular musical adventures, the evening promises a whistle-stop tour through their artistic journey to date.
Two of the British folk scenes most accomplished performers, and winners of the 2016 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Duo, Kathryn and Sean have graced stages the world over in a number of guises, with a number of groups and bands. However, their intimacy and strength of passion and supreme musicianship is shown to best effect when they share the stage together – the quality shines through.
Stripped back to their simple, pure talent, with an ever-evolving, eclectic, repertoire, Kathryn & Sean ensure a rare treat for any listener and music-lover who is lucky enough to see them in concert.
With a story that includes over 20 years of music making with the likes of Kate Rusby, Seth Lakeman, Cara Dillon, The Levellers, Billy Bragg, Frank Turner, Imelda May, Bellowhead and Show of Hands, Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman have consolidated themselves as pillars of modern British folk.“It’s folk music for the modern age.” -The Telegraph
“These guys are something very special” - Acoustic MagazineReserved Seats, Licensed Bar, Tea & Coffee, Ice Creams & Snacks
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Sun15Mar20207:30 PMSt Austell Arts Centre, PL25 5HJ
Peter Knight & John Spiers
"There can be no doubting that both performers are amongst the most, if not the most, talented of their peers. I was probably not the only person to leave the venue in awe at having witnessed something very special” Fatea Magazine
On a summer's day in 2016, the organisers of FolkEast Festival masterminded one of the most intriguing and exciting collaborations on today's folk scene.
Peter Knight, legendary violinist and ex-member of folk-rock band Steeleye Span was paired with leading melodeon player and ex-Bellowhead member, John Spiers, for a special one-off performance which left audiences in awe.
With no space to be found in the marquee, people stood five deep in the pouring rain in order to witness the bringing together of two of the most genuinely gifted musicians in their respective fields.
With a standing ovation and roars for more, and much to the delight of folk fans everywhere, Knight and Spiers decided not to leave things there, and have since become an established duo on the folk-roots scene.The pairing of violin and melodeon is not a new one, but in the hands of Knight and Spiers, improvisation and invention meet the listener at every turn.
Together they have created a musical document that resonates with history, but also something that should inspire future generations of musicians to engage with Britain’s folk dancing heritage, and the beautiful, mysterious tunes that can be found within that heritage.
These uniquely gifted musicians make a sublime pairing, and create a live performance to be remembered for a long time.Press Quotes :
"Knight’s playing is a revelation. A world away from folky fiddling, it’s fully informed by the classical style, all long sweeping bow strokes and eloquent legato. Yet he never loses the essential folk heart of the music, tracing a graceful line of his own making”“Contemplative, accomplished…an evening to relish for some time to come”
“The melodeon is a curious kind of versatile, but Spiers knows exactly how to capture and manipulate its range, adding maximum colour and savour to the music”
Tickets are non-refundable. Reserved Seats. Advance Booking is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.
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Sat11Apr20207:30 PMSt Austell Arts Theatre, PL25 5HJ
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From the same duo that brought The Dolly Parton Story to the Arts Centre last year, The Nashville Story is a fascinating insight into the history of Nashville and the wonderful songs, people and places associated with the iconic US City, home of the Grand Ole Opry, The Country Music Hall of Fame, witha honky-tonk bar around every corner.
The Nashville Story features country classics made famous by Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Kris Kristofferson and many more.
Premiered at the 2019 Edinburgh Festival, performing to many sell-out shows and attractiung 5* reviews, The Nashville Story now takes to the “Country Roads”, with a nationwide tour, with St Austell being its only stop in Cornwall.
As with the Dolly Parton Story, the audience is taken on a musical journey that is as much a treat for the eyes as the ears, as songs are accompanied by classic and seldom seen images combining to tell the unique Nashville Story.
Expect toe-tapping tunes and some sassy stories
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Fri01May20207:30 PMSt Austell Arts Theatre, PL25 5HJ
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Remi Harris is one of the UK's most exciting and talented guitarists. His unique style draws inspiration from Gypsy Swing, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Electronic and World Music.
Remi has performed at Montreal Jazz Festival, Buckingham Palace, BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall with Jamie Cullum, on BBC 4 Television and live on BBC Radio 2 & 3 and now makes a very welcome return to the St Austell Arts Centre.
Light & Shade is Remi’s most diverse and eclectic show to date. It features music ranging from the acoustic jazz, swing and gypsy jazz of the 30s and 40s to the psychedelic rock and blues of the 60s and 70s. Featuring Remi on a variety of acoustic guitars, electric guitars and a ukulele; accompanied by double and electric bass, drum kit and percussion.
In his live shows, Remi plays an eclectic mix of original compositions, improvisations, jazz standards and new arrangements of music often including Django Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix, Wes Montgomery, Charlie Parker, Peter Green and many more. He skill and dexterity allows him to play a variety of acoustic and electric guitars
Remi was named after the 2nd and 3rd notes of the major scale, Doh, “Re Mi” Fah, Soh, Lah, Tih, Doh.
In this show at the Arts Centre, Remi will be joined by Tom Moore - Double & Electric Bass and Shane Dixon – Drums.Together, they will create a sublime evening of quality music, guaranteed to linger in the memory.
Quotes:
“An incredible guitarist, an extraordinary musician” Jamie Cullum, BBC Radio2
“Astonishing stuff” Cerys Matthews, BBC Radio 2 & 6 Music
“Brilliant” Martin Taylor MBE
“A tremendously gifted player” John Etheridge
“Terrific” The Telegraph
“Extraordinary” R2 Rock’n’Reel Magazine
"a remarkable musician" Jazz JournalTickets are non-refundable. Reserved Seats. Advance Booking is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.
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Sat02May20207:30 PMSt Austell Arts Centre, 87 Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5HJ
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It's difficult to find a musical genre that would fully describe The Countrymen but Cornish Folk Rock Harmony is reasonably close.
Six seasoned musicians with tight four-part harmony vocals and a token Cornishman.
With a relaxed and light-hearted presentation style they take the audience on a journey through the history and culture of Cornwall, featuring their own arrangements of traditional and contemporary songs, as well as some original material.
Interspersed with the occasional pop cover to lighten the mood when required, there is no mistaking that to a man, they love their county with a passion.The band was formed at their local, The Countryman Inn near Launceston, which is where the band's name originates. They soon found a mutual love of singing in harmony and almost accidentally developed a strong reputation for their emphasis on Cornishness in the repertoire.
They have been fortunate to have performed at some great festivals including Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival, Bridport Folk Festival, Looe Saves The Day, Little Orchard Cider Festival, Falmouth Oyster Festival and Falmouth Week.
Recently they have been adding their own concerts to the diary which have proved highly successful and they are now expanding the number and distance of these 'special' gigs into 2020.In addition to offering quality entertainment on stage, they have also been busy in the recording studio and have released two EPs to date, Cornish Lads Vol.1 and not unsurprisingly, Cornish Lads Vol.2. These are available for download and streaming on the usual websites, although you can listen to a sample of each right here.
They have also produced their first CD, "Trees on the Hill" featuring most of their Cornish material to date and are hard at work on their second album due for release in 2020.Doors Open & Licensed Bar from 7.00pm. Show starts at 7.30pm
Tickets in advance : £10.00 ( £12.00 On The Door )
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Sun09Aug20207:30 PMSt Austell Arts Theatre, PL25 5HJ
’Quite simply the most fun you can have with your clothes on’ -Prog Magazine
Two sublime musicians, with impeccable solo pedigrees, join together for what Mark Radcliffe (BBC Radio 2) describes as: “an evening of great musicianship, great singing, great songs and a great atmosphere – and you can't ask for much more than that, really!”
DamianWilson and Adam Wakeman have played some of the biggest arenas in the world, playing with some of the biggest names the Rock World has ever produced. However, when they take to the stage together, they create an intimate and unforgettable evening of music with the layers of production and grandiose showmanship arenas demand peeled away to reveal the pure quality of their musical talents and the almost telepathic rapport Damian and Adam share between them.
Damian is a songwriter and vocalist who has appeared on over 70 separate album releases. He is widely known in the rock genre, for bands and projects such as Headspace, Threshold, Ayreon and Rick Wakeman’s English Rock Ensemble. As a solo artist, he has released 5 solo albums, a DVD and a retrospective compilation album. He also played the lead role of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, on their UK National Tour.
Adam is known as the keyboard and guitar player with Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. He has also released 9 albums with his father, Rock Legend, Rick Wakeman as well as releasing 4 solo albums. As a classically-trained pianist, his albums cross many genres and styles from classical, to rock. He co-wrote the 2010 platinum selling album Scream with Ozzy Osbourne and has also toured extensively with Travis, Annie Lennox, Will Young, Slash, 10CC and many more.Their first joint acoustic album 'Weir Keeper's Tale' was released in 2016, but they've been working and playing together for a long time in bands such as Headspace and Rick Wakeman's English Rock Ensemble. Their second album ‘The Sun Will Dance In Its Twilight Hour’ was released in February 2018. The following European tour resulted in a session album; 2019’s ‘Stripped '.
After the final show of their 2018 acoustic tour Damian and Adam decided to go into the studio for one day and try to capture the onstage chemistry of their live performances. They played through songs performed on their 27 date tour through Europe, which had a different setlist every night, and recorded everything.
Aside from stripped down versions of songs from their joint albums and both their solo catalogues, the album also contains a selection of cover songs that were part of the eclectic tour setlist, including Life On Mars (David Bowie) and Feel Like Going Home (Charlie Rich). The session was mixed by Gary Stevenson (ABC, Tony Hadley) and mastered by Brett Caldas-Lima (Ayreon, Devin Townsend).Their show at the Arts Centre will feature Damian on vocals and acoustic guitar and Adam on piano, vocals and acoustic guitar. They’ll play songs from their individual back catalogues and artists they have worked with, along with tracks from their joint albums, intertwined with stories and memories from their extensive touring careers.
This is a rare chance to see such respected and talented musicians up close and personal, in such an intimate setting.
Don't miss it!
Tickets are non-refundable. Reserved Seats. Advance Booking is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.
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