Spring/Summer (April - September) 2004 ProgrammeHere is the programme of events held by the Cambridge Folk Club from April 2004 to June 2004: April 2004 Programme
Welcome to the Cambridge Folk Club Programme for April 2004.
2 April 8pm
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Hensley and Wright bring an exciting freshness to songwriting. Stella Hensley with her haunting, powerful, deep vocals teamed with John Wright, an exceptional guitarist, produce songs that vary in style suiting all tastes from slow soulful blues to simple folk melodies to more upbeat acoustic songs. They recently released an album called " Strong" which is receiving a good response from critics and audiences in the acoustic scene.
16 April 8pm
Ryan sings passionately of everyday life, delivering gently from the heart. It is this humanity that is so all affecting, and draws you magnetically into her songs, demanding the listener give it full attention. For six years, she has been a leading spirit at the Cambridge Folk Club, encouraging and promoting the acoustic folk talent that comes through its door every Friday. Only rarely has she placed herself in the full glare on the club's stage -- when she has, she gives a sparkling performance of soul-sensuous mood music designed to capture and hold the listener. This will be the first live performance of the title track Movin' Tone, with double bassist Simon H Fell, www.simonfell.info. Other members of the band will be Keith Bleasby (percussion) and Mike Bearpark (guitar). Moving Tone will be released in June. www.movingtone.com
Now established as one of the country's finest acoustic guitarists, Phil Hare will present a selection from his wide repertoire of original music.
Singer songwriter James Varda's new release 'In the Valley' has been described: "tender and introspective, consummately unassuming, and achingly affecting." Time Out
23 April 8pm
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East Anglia's foremost contemporary 'mardlers', or story tellers for those of you unfamiliar with Norfolk dialect, will rivet you with legendary tales from Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, accompanied by haunting melodies.
30 April 8pm
Maire is today's most influential, interesting and original player of the Irish harp and was named Irish Traditional Musician of the Year 2001. Chris Newman is one of the UK's more extraordinary and revered acoustic guitarists. "Their blinding technique, sizzling Irish reels and hot jazz improvisation brought an extended standing ovation... Newman has the great gift of being informative and hilarious simultaneously." The West Australian
A finalist in this year's Young Folk Awards, Jackie performs traditional English folk songs to fiddle accompaniment. Tickets: Door £9, £8 (advance), £7 (members) May 2004 Programme
Welcome to the Cambridge Folk Club Programme for May 2004.
7 May 8pm
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Sarah is profoundly interested in the range and expression of the human voice. "Being through Sound" is a key element of her performance and teaching. This is reflected in the tonal quality of her meltingly enchanting voice.
14 May 8pm
Colin Vearncombe named himself Black in 1981 when he began writing, recording and performing. Since the multi-million selling success of the three A&M LPs 'Wonderful Life', 'Comedy' and 'Black' in the late eighties and early nineties, he has become a passionate advocate of independent music-making. He has released 5 albums since 1999 on his own Nero Schwarz label, distributed almost exclusively via the Internet. Spring 2004 sees him undertake his biggest tour since the days of Black. Having spent the last three years performing mostly solo, he now appears with an extended line-up, adding colour and rhythmic verve to the space around his "voice of an angel getting down and dirty, like marijuana melted in chocolate". His performances, already intense and joyous affairs, promise to take you to a magical place.
Hensley and Wright bring an exciting freshness to songwriting. Stella Hensley with her haunting, powerful, deep vocals teamed with John Wright, an exceptional guitarist, produce songs that vary in style suiting all tastes from slow soulful blues to simple folk melodies to more upbeat acoustic songs. They recently released an album called " Strong" which is receiving a good response from critics and audiences in the acoustic scene.
21 May 8pm
According to Guitar Player, Clive Gregson is one of the "1000 great guitarists." Add to this his songwriting ability and you have a superb performer. Starting with Any Trouble, he has been writing and performing since the early eighties. From 1985 to 1992 he toured extensively with Christine Collister, a partnership Rolling Stone called "the state of the art in British folk/rock". Since then he has toured with Richard Thompson, Eddi Reader and Boo Hewerdine, to name but a few. "The essence of his song-writing is in the sensitivity of the lyric - viscerally accurate and tauntingly memorable." Cambridge Folk Club.
Tom combines witty, emotive lyrics with eclectic guitar styles and the vocal influence of Tom Waits and Johnny Cash.
28 May 8pm
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"Christena's voice is powerful, with a rich vibrato. She has the confidence to sing in a number of song writing styles. All of this is underpinned by Richard's rhythmic sensitive guitar accompaniment."
June 2004 Programme
Welcome to the Cambridge Folk Club Programme for June 2004.
4 June 8pm
Adrian is rapidly establishing a reputation for himself as a talented acoustic guitarist and singer songwriter. The magnetic quality of the man and in his songs, his sincere melodies, insightful lyrics and intricate playing style, contribute to a universal appeal that transcends musical tastes and genres.
The unique talents of these two performers, with Richard's individual guitar style framing Amanda's dark and powerful vocals, combine to create a set of originality and passion.
Fusing together folk-country and original songwriting with genuine craftsmanship, this duo's blend of musicianship, which surrounds Michelle's breath-taking vocals with delicate guitar and violin, is a brilliant new take on the acoustic genre.
11 June 8pm
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One of the club's own singer-songwriters, Dave's voice will melt your heart. His relaxed style is warm but not without those unsettling moments where the lyric, whether self- penned or a cover, is delivered with uncanny realism. Firmly rooted in the English tradition, he is also strongly influenced by country blues, giving his style an innovative flavour.
18 June 8pm
UK band The-Low-Country may be based in Cambridge and contain multi-national members, including their Australian front-woman, Emily Barker, but they capture the essence of American roots music. The band, whose guitarist Rob Jackson is currently touring with Boo Hewerdine, have injected a British subtlety into what is a quintessentially American art form, with more than a measure of grace and beauty.
Haeti sings dark country tunes with increasing reference to age-old British Folk. Outsider folk from the backwoods.
25 June 8pm
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Rick Sanders & Jim Gosney, guitars and vocals, play powerful original and soulful old songs, stripped down to the bone.
June26 1pm
July 2004 Programme
Welcome to the Cambridge Folk Club Programme for July 2004.
2 July 8pm
This much traveled, unique singer songwriter is always worth a listen. His songs have been covered recently in the UK, the US, and in Italy! This, his crack 6-piece band, will have you dancing in the aisles.
Jerimiah is lyrically insightful and musically sophisticated, his songs have a reputation for inspiring, moving and captivating his audience. ""He is a magnetic performer with songwriting talent way ahead of that of his peers" Cambridge Folk Club
9 July 8pm
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Fusing together folk-country and original songwriting with genuine craftsmanship, this duo's musical act, in which Michelle's breath taking vocals are surrounded by delicate guitar and violin, is a brilliant new take on the acoustic genre.
16 July 8pm
Hensley and Wright bring an exciting freshness to songwriting. Stella Hensley with her haunting, powerful, deep vocals teamed with John Wright, an exceptional guitarist, produce songs that vary in style suiting all tastes from slow soulful blues to simple folk melodies to more upbeat acoustic songs. They recently released an album called " Strong" which is receiving a good response from critics and audiences in the acoustic scene.
Wrecklessly original material: anarchic, sensitive, surreal and varied. Passionate songs from the poet with three GGGs in his name.
Jerimiah is lyrically insightful and musically sophisticated, his songs have a reputation for inspiring, moving and captivating his audience. "He is a magnetic performer with songwriting talent way ahead of that of his peers". Cambridge Folk Club
23 July 8pm
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This 26 year old from St. Neot's plays classical style guitar and performs his own songs and instrumentals. His recent compositions include music for a local production of Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men to be performed in St Neot's in May this year..
30 July 8pm
See Cambridge Folk Fetsival page for details. August 2004 Programme
Welcome to the Cambridge Folk Club Programme for August 2004.
6 August 8pm
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13 August 8pm
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20 August 8pm
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27 August 8pm
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September 2004 Programme
Welcome to the Cambridge Folk Club Programme for September 2004.
3 September 8pm
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Rosie combines her love of folk, jazz and her 3/4 size classical guitar to produce delicately crafted and thoughtful songs perfect for her clear, strong voice.
10 September 8pm
Pete sings from the heart, delivering songs that tell compelling stories that speak of the human condition, from his own unique perspective. Aided by his strong passionate voice and strident guitar style, Pete’s traditional songs and contemporary writing rub shoulders with remarkable ease.
Goodwin’s burnished blend of downbeat domestic poetry and cracked acoustic beauty calls to mind the West Coast ‘sadcore’ of Red House Painters, American Music Club and Idaho, never losing sight of its uniquely personal British origins.
17 September 8pm
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24 September 8pm
This 5-piece Cambridge-based traditional Irish music band has an average age of 14. Emerging from the local Irish Comhaltas scene, their tight performance on traditional instruments puts them at the razor’s edge of current talent amongst Irish musicians on the Irish and English scene. Bryony’s smile radiates throughout the performance; Erin sings songs of love and lore from the heart, and Adam – well, Adam is All-Ireland Bodhran Player of 2004. They need to be seen to be believed.
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