Hot news, indeed... touring the UK in September 2010
JACK LAWRENCE & RICHARD PLANK
The 'acoustic powerhouse' from Charlotte, North Carolina, Jack Lawrence, musical partner of the legendary
Doc Watson, will be joined by English fingerpicking guitarist Richard Plank on a short tour of England
in September. For a night of the best in American Folk music & Americana. They'll be appearing at a variety
of very fine venues - the best Bluegrass Festivals, Theatres and Folk & Acoustic Music clubs.
Don't leave it too late to book tickets at a venue near you - a lot of these shows are going to sell out.
Email the organisers & visit the websites by clicking on the links below:
Didmarton Bluegrass Festival
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Bacup Folk Club |
The Brown Cow Folk Club |
Kemble, Gloucs |
Bacup, Lancs |
Mansfield, Notts |
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Fri 3rd - Sun 5th Sept |
Mon 6th Sept |
Tues 7th Sept |
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Hinckley Act |
The Watermark |
The George Hotel |
Hinckley, Leics |
Ivybridge, Devon |
South Molton, Devon |
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Wed 8th Sept |
Friday 10th Sept |
Saturday 11th Sept |
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The Abbey Hotel |
The Lamb Folk Club |
Cornish Bluegrass Festival |
Romsey, Hants |
Eastbourne, Sussex |
Newquay, Cornwall |
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Tuesday 14th Sept |
Wednesday 15th Sept |
Fri 17th - Sun 19th Sept |
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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
So don't leave it too late. Contact us for more information and to secure your booking.
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RICHARD PLANK & KEITH HILLS
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 in1998 - France, to be exact. Although little is now known of the actual details of that trip. 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 & 2011, wherever good, live, acoustic music is played.
And, if you run a venue, contact us here, to find out more, 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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The shake-down show dates so far:
Saturday 19th June - Trereife Folk Festival, Trereife, nr.Penzance, Cornwall Saturday (all day) £11
Saturday 26th June - Carnon Downs Village Hall, Carnon Downs, nr.Truro, Cornwall entry £6
Saturday 17th July - Helland Village Hall, Helland, nr. Bodmin, Cornwall. entry £5
Saturday 7th August - St.Ives Arts Club, Westcott's Quay, St.Ives, Cornwall doors open 7.30pm
entry £6 (Members £5)
Sunday 6th March, 2011 - Wheal Dream Folk Club, Wendron, nr.Helston, Cornwall entry £5
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THE BLUE ANCHOR - July 2010
Helston, Cornwall
For many years one of the most popular watering holes for acoustic musicians.
Not least because of the very fine beer brewed on the premises.
Many thanks to Bob Love for all his work in making the Blue Anchor Session night such a success.
Bob's taking a well-earned break, and the session is now being organised by Angus Baxter.
With a little help from all of us here at Acousticart. So, the show goes on... See you there.
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Didmarton Bluegrass Festival 2010 News 3rd-5th Sep 2010
It's never too early to start planning your visit to this very fine Festival. Here's a little news on the Headline acts:
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The Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band |
The Claire Lynch Bluegrass Band |
Jack Lawrence & Richard Plank |
Plus many more of the finest bands & musicians around. Find out more by clicking on the Didmarton Logo above
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Cornish Bluegrass Festival 2010 News 17th - 19th Sep 2010
And the same goes for this splendid local gathering, organised by a very fine bunch of our friends. Headlining this year:
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Amy Gallatin & Stillwater |
Brother Mule |
Jack Lawrence & Richard Plank |
The same applies - click on the logo to visit the CBA website, see who else is appearing - and book your tickets
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The 6th Cornish Bluegrass Festival Sept 2009
featured a special UNCLE DAVE line-up
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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 photos 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.
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BULLY OF THE TOWN IS AN AWARD WINNER
Guy Charles & Richard Plank
In September 2009, were 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 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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Summer/Autumn 2010 Endorsement
Nothing but the best is recommended here
The Comet Grill
Charlotte NC
Tuesday night at The Comet features Red Rocking Chair:
Dale Myer, Jack Lawrence, Tom Kuhn & Michael Reno Harrell
Owner, Tommy Noblett has continued to make the Comet Grill stand up to the expectations of patrons from years past. Live music every week with Friday night legends, The Lenny Federal Band, tearing it up without fail. Furthermore, the food is delicious and the weekly specials will help you save a buck or two. There is always a friendly mix of locals and newcomers, young and old, where all are welcome. Go there now!
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