Welcome back to Innominata – a long-established Hampshire based folk group who perform a variety of traditional tunes and songs from the UK, Brittany and Ireland. The band plays a variety of instruments and also sings traditional songs, both accompanied and a capella.
read moreRuth and Megan are half of ‘ScuttleShake’, a women’s four-piece band, but they often perform as a duo. They play their arrangements mainly of folk and Americana songs. They like harmonising and songs that tell a story – these could be modern or traditional. Megan plays banjo and sings. Ruth sings and plays guitar plus the occasional bit of trumpet and ukulele.
read moreInspired by traditional and contemporary folk music, Antoine & Owena create their own original blend of folk music that provides a feast for the ears, the heart and the feet. Together they combine the interpretive folk violin styles of Owena Archer, with the folk-rock guitar and bouzouki rhythms of Antoine Architeuthis to create an eclectic mix of original and traditional material inspired by history, tragedy, love and hope. Their original songs focus on story-telling and have been described as “well-constructed and convincingly told” by...
read moreJust a day late to celebrate St Patrick’s Day with Murphy’s Lore Ceilidh. Everyone welcome – just bring your dancing feet….. Ticket includes a two-course Irish-style supper….and tickets are limited to ensure enough dancing space… Tickets: £17.50 incl two-course supper
read moreChimneyfish [chim-nee fish] noun1. Someone who regularly smokes and drinks excessively2. A Dorset-based acoustic musical duo, non-smoking, virtually teetotal Featuring –Mark Patrick on guitar and vocalsRay Russell on double bass and vocals Highly individual and very entertaining, this is Folk music for the modern age, singing out the pain, joy, love and loss of lives well-lived. From the uplifting joyous exclamation of “I’m in love with You” & the hilarious recollection of a dodgy curry in “Tsing Wah Chilli” to the...
read more“Wood & Steel” are an acoustic duo featuring Brian Throup on double bass and Jon Walsh on guitars and vocals. This duo, established nine years ago, has achieved well-deserved recognition for the high quality of their performances in blues clubs and festivals both in the UK and continental Europe.
read moreMartin and Susanne first met and performed together in the European premier of the Sondheim musical “Merrily We Roll Along” and shortly after as Brad and Janet in “The Rocky Horror Show.” The relationship was thereby sealed with a meeting of under garments at the Palace Theatre, Manchester and they haven’t looked back since! Their first performance as a duo was at Kensington Olympia! They put a bit of a spin on some well known folk/popular songs interspersed with some original material. Martin is currently a member of The Flying Pickets...
read moreA Christmas favourite at the Community Centre – dancing to Christmas music with a difference… Tickets: £12.50 incl. one-course supper From 21st June, purchase with credit/debit cards from the Box Office, 9 Sea Road, Milford on Sea SO41 0PH – open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm or online via www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk; or you may reserve your tickets by phoning the Box Office on 01590...
read moreJulia Titus started to perform as Ma Bessie in mid-2015 to share the music of Bessie Smith and her contemporaries with a new generation of listeners. Mixing Julia’s rich, warm vocal sound with a dynamic group of musicians that look as well as sound the part, Ma Bessie combines classic blues and jazz tunes from the inter-war years with a selection of original songs and hand-picked covers from the last 50 years of popular music. www.facebook.com/MaBessieBand/ Tickets £12, in advance From 21st June, purchase with credit/debit cards from...
read moreA welcome return of the popular Murphy’s Lore Trio featuring Alex, Noeleen and Honorary Murph, Steve Faulkner, our go-to dep fiddler who will be the featured act. www.murphyslore.co.uk Tickets: £4.50 on the...
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