Wishing everyone a very happy & musical New Year for 2010.
There's news of a few shows to sooth the Winter Blues below, just scroll on down a bit.
Plus, of course, the following particularly exciting announcements:
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Touring the UK in September 2010
dates available: Monday 6th to Thursday 16th September
we are now taking national bookings for
JACK LAWRENCE & RICHARD PLANK
photos by Rob Jewell
Already booked at the UK's two premier Bluegrass Festivals, we'll be adding tour details as they come in:
Thurs 2nd - Sunday 5th Sept
Wed 8th Sept
Thurs 9th Sept
Frid 10th Sept
Tues 14th Sept
Wed 15th Sept
Fri 17th - Sunday 19th Sept
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Didmarton Bluegrass Festival
Hinckley ACT
The Cluny 2 (The Jumpin' Hot Club)
The George Hotel
Venue tbc
The Lamb Folk Club
Cornish Bluegrass Festival
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nr. Cirencester, Gloucs
Hinckley, Leics
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
South Molton, Devon
Winchester/Southampton
Eastbourne, East Sussex
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From Charlotte, North Carolina, renowned Flat Picker, and musical partner of the legendary Doc Watson,
"acoustic powerhouse" JACK LAWRENCE needs no further introduction. He'll be accompanied on this short tour
of the UK by award-winning guitarist & Acousticart founder RICHARD PLANK. Together they'll be providing a night to remember for lovers of the acoustic guitar. A veritable feast of good American Folk music & Americana.
Programme Directors & Promoters are invited to contact us here at Acousticart to book Jack & Richard,
for a concert suitable for Concert Theatres, Arts Centres, Folk Clubs. Indeed, anywhere that hosts the best in live music.
There are limited dates still available: Monday 6th - Thursday 16th September
So don't leave it too late. Contact us for more information and to secure your booking.
*** It's a rare opportunity ***
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And here's the second slice of good musical news for 2010:
KEITH HILLS & RICHARD PLANK
Now, you might well have seen these two guitarists over the
years, playing & singing around a large number of Cornish venues. Indeed, they've toured around the rest of the UK,
large parts of Europe and up & down the Appalachians in
the USA during their careers. But the last time they did it
together was in 1998 - France, to be exact. Although little
is now known of the actual details of that trip.
And they might have aged a bit since the photo was taken.
Musical survivors of the original British Folk-Blues Revival,
renowned guitarist & singer/songwriter Keith Hills
and American Folk musician & fingerpicker Richard Plank
have decided that it is time to combine their talents once again.
So, look out for them in 2010, wherever good, live,
acoustic music is played.
And, if you run a venue, contact us here, to find out more about their availablility and to put a date or two in your programme diary
for more info on Keith Hills check out www.keithhills.co.uk
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DEBBY McCLATCHY & Appalachian Magic
An Evening of Appalachian Mountain Music going back to a golden age of American country music, to the moonshine hills of banjo breakdowns, county and gospel songs, hoedowns and old time dancing, beautiful harmonies and soaring tunes.
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Dick Harrington Pete Vigour Arnie Naiman |
Thursday 18th Feb The Western Hotel. St.Ives (01736 795277)
Friday 19th Feb The Western Hotel. St.Ives. Open Session
Saturday 20th Feb The Landmark Theatre. Ilfracombe (01271 324242)
Sunday 21st Feb Blisland Village Hall. Blisland (01237 4519313)
This time last year our roving reporter boldly travelled up-country to catch two concerts by these fine musicians
on their last tour. So, we can safely say, without fear of contradiction, that this show comes recommended
by all us here at Acousticart.
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Sore Fingers Week 2010
5th - 9th Apr 2010
Sore Fingers Week is a five day residential course for bluegrass and old-time musicians.
Tuition is provided by some of the finest musicians of the genre, including many from the USA.
An event not to be missed
click on the logo to find out more & book your place
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The 6th Cornish Bluegrass Festival Sept 2009
featured a special UNCLE DAVE line-up of
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Kate Lissauer |
Richard Plank |
Alan Ward |
with some friends, too
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Sibs Riesen |
Kate Lissauer |
Richard Plank |
Alan Ward |
Bob Chase |
Playing Bass was our good friend Roy Ray - sadly we couldn't find a pic of Roy
All the pics are courtesy of Rob Jewell (see below)
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On this website you will see a number of photographs taken by our friend
Rob Jewell - rjphoto
He's one of the best professional photographers we've ever come across.
Whatever your needs might be, we'd firmly encourage you to use him.
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A new addition to our occasional series From The Archives... No2
is featured below. From days long gone, at The Western Hotel in St.Ives.
Some rare video footage of a few local musical friends.
Plus... The February music programme at The Blue Anchor just scroll on down
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The George Hotel
South Molton, Devon
Rob & Cathy Doel put on good shows throughout the year.
coming soon will be
JULIE FELIX
Friday 26th February
DAVE SWARBRICK
Friday 19th March
click on the pic to go through to their website
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Barley Folk at the Barley Sheaf, Liskeard, Cornwall
BARLEY FOLK is a new venue for folk, traditional and acoustic music at The Barley Sheaf, Liskeard, Cornwall. The Barley Sheaf in Church Street has a rich history as Liskeard's most bohemian pub and one of Cornwall's leading live music venues. The Barley's unique ambience has made it popular with locals, musicians and students alike.
16th December Keith Hills 8.30pm £5
27th January Nancy Wallace 8.30pm £6
24th February James Fagan 8.30pm £6
24th March TBC
14th April Wizz Jones 8.30pm £7
Full details at Barley Folk: http://www.myspace.com/barleyfolk
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BULLY OF THE TOWN IS AN AWARD WINNER
Guy Charles & Richard Plank
have been named the winners of the first ever
UKCountryRadio.com Listeners’ Club Award
The song dates back to the 1800s and is included on Richard and Guy’s album Going To The West.
The award was voted for by listeners to online country music radio station UKCountryRadio.com and presented to Richard Plank at the station’s recent second birthday party.
The winner was formally announced at the
British Country Music Awards
Receiving the award, Richard Plank said, “I would like to thank all the listeners who voted for
Bully Of The Town. UKCountryRadio.com is a fine station run by fine people and we are proud
to be winners of the first Listeners’ Club Award.”
Graham L Hall and Richard Plank
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Acousticart Winter 2009/2010 Endorsements
Nothing but the best is recommended here
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JACK LAWRENCE
Fine musician and firm friend of all of us down here
in the far South West, we were very pleased to see
Jack performing last November in St.Ives.
With a little bit of luck, we might also see him in 2010
back in the UK. Both in May and September.
So, fingers crossed.
Jack Lawrence is heralded as one of the finest acoustic guitarists in the USA. Referred to as an "acoustic powerhouse," his musicianship on the flat top guitar has mesmerized audiences for decades. Jack's style is eclectic, encompassing Americana, blues, bluegrass and "sophisticated folk." Jack is highly regarded in his most prominent role as partner to Doc Watson. The two musicians have traveled the country as a duo for the last two decades, delighting audiences from coast to coast. Jack also performs as a solo guitarist/vocalist in venues nationally and internationally.
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