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'Gators Hot Gigs Welcome to the definitive gig guide for Blues in the South west BOOKING: For all Globe events, please contact Lillie at Joel Segal's incredible Bookshop in Topsham 01392 877895, For The Bridge you need to speak to Caroline at 01392 873862 and the number of The Phoenix is 01392 667080. Any other enquiries to the Gator at 01392873407, OR by email to julian@julianpiper.com Stamps please to 'Dragonsmead', Clyst St. George, Exeter EX3 ORF - always very much appreciated!
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EVERY MONTH: First Monday of every month 8pm for 8:30pm |
BLUES @ THE BRIDGE |
| MARCH 28TH, GLOBE HOTEL TOPSHAM |
MATT SCHOFIELD BAND -
Britain's Guitarist magazine describes Schofield's guitar playing as "Dynamite", picking him as the only non-American in their review of the future of Blues guitar; while America's Blues Revue calls him "The entire package - a singer with range and soul, and a guitarist who delivers with devastating tone and superb dynamics". Tickets : £10 (01392) 873407 |
| APRIL 22ND EXETER PHOENIX ARTS CENTRE |
JOHN RENBOURN and ROBIN WILLIAMSON John Renbourn (born 8 August 1944, Marylebone, London, While most commonly labelled a folk musician, Renbourn's musical tastes and interests take in early music, classical music, blues and world music. His most influential album, Sir John Alot (1968), featured his take on songs from the Medieval era. John Renbourn studied classical guitar at school and it was during this period that he was introduced to Early Music. In the 1950s, along with many others, he was greatly influenced by the musical craze of "Skiffle" and this eventually led him to explore the work of artists such as Leadbelly, Josh White and Big Bill Broonzy. Robin Williamson ROBIN WILLIAMSON - founder in the 60's of the influential Incredible String Band and the Merry Band of the 70's, has been a key figure at the forefront of the storytelling revival in Europe and America since the 80's. He has authored a number of books including The Craneskin Bag (re-telling and re-versifications of Celtic lore) and Celtic Bards, Celtic Druids (co-authored with R.J. Stewart). Robin is Honorary Chief Bard of The Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. Tickets : £12.50 (01392) 667080 |
| MAY 8TH GLOBE HOTEL, TOPSHAM |
DANI WILDE BAND The year 2006 saw Dani along with her younger brother Will 'Harmonica' Wilde and the band playing some great concerts including The Royal Albert Hall, supporting Jools Holland and Vibes in The Vines Festival with Gary Moore. Tickets : £8 (01392) 873407
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GLOBE HOTEL TOPSHAM WEDS 17TH JUNE Tickets : £12.50 From Joel Segal Books Topsham (01392) 877895 |
EUGENE 'HIDEAWAY' BRIDGES An old friend - Eugene made one of his first UK appearances in Topsham with Big Joe Turner's Blues Caravan - the Texan Bluesman returns for a solo acoustic show. Expect lashings of Lightnin' Hopkins meets Mance Lipscombe rumbunctious music ! Supporting are Julian Piper and Jeff 'The Horse' Horsey.
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