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SUMMARY:10 November: Simeon Walker Pianist & Composer - Imprints Autumn Tour @ 1530
DESCRIPTION:Prolific UK-based pianist & composer Simeon Walker has quickly emerged as a leading light in the burgeoning Modern Classical scene\, regularly performing and touring across the UK and Europe. He has supported a variety of artists including Neil Cowley\, LYR\, Submotion Orchestra\, S. Carey\, Loscil\, Erland Cooper & Niklas Paschburg\, and performed notable live sets at Latitude & Timber Festivals. \nHis music is regularly broadcast on BBC Radio 3\, BBC 6Music\, Classic FM\, Scala Radio\, KEXP & Soho Radio\, with his music receiving listening figures in excess of 30 million streams across platforms\, and a recent release\, ‘Reverie’\, featuring on the first official Piano Day compilation by the LEITER label\, alongside Nils Frahm\, Olafur Arnalds and Chilly Gonzales. He also founded and continues to curate Brudenell Piano Sessions: an intimate and varied live music series highlighting the diverse music being composed and performed on the piano\, hosted at Leeds’ iconic Brudenell Social Club. \nSimeon’s recent release ‘Imprints 1 & 2’ is an EP series representing a return to the introspective piano-based instrumentals that first thrust him into the limelight. Featuring a set of piano miniatures representing everyday fleeting moments and brief snapshots in time\, his music and live performances reflect the extremes of human experience – gentle\, calm and still at times; powerful\, boisterous and flowing at others\, delivered alongside wry stories and anecdotes\, with the aim of breaking down the barrier between performer and audience\, creating the opportunity for real\, genuine connection through music. \nFrom cafes to cathedrals\, music venues to arts centres\, recording studios to a laundrette; in the evening\, the afternoon or lunchtime; over coffee\, a light buffet or BYO drinks; from the big cities and market towns to quiet\, rural spaces surrounded by captivating landscapes – Walker extends a warm invitation to find true connection in a wide variety of performance contexts and spaces\, providing a platform for young and old listeners alike to find stillness\, beauty and meaning as much in the spaces between the notes as the notes themselves\, as musical stories are woven with each passionate\, intimate performance.
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/10-november-simeon-walker-pianist-composer-imprints-autumn-tour-1530/
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241109
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SUMMARY:8 November: Terraplanes Blues Band
DESCRIPTION:Hailing from Bristol\, with a sound echoing the 1960s British R’n’B bands\, The Terraplanes Blues Band has been a breath of fresh air since the release of their debut EP ‘Midnight Train’ in 2020. Winning the highly prestigious ‘EMERGING BLUES ACT OF THE YEAR’ at the UK Blues Awards 2023 has cemented The Terraplanes as a real force on the British blues scene. Catch one of the country’s hottest blues bands live at Calstock Arts and make it a night to remember.  \nThe driving force of the band comes from the chemistry between the two founding members. Nick Scrase’s authentic guitar/vocal tones and Eduardo Allen’s hi-energy harmonica skills and stage performance make for an electric live show. The duo are ably supported by Andy Hutt (drums)\, Craig Shaw (guitar) and Pete Tyler (Bass). In 2020\, under the wing of MAS records\, a scheme with patrons like Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant\, the band gained mentorship and guidance in helping them achieve their goals. The Terraplanes have been on the rise ever since. The commercial success and critical acclaim of their debut album ‘Stepping Stones’ that reached #14 for ‘most played album’ on the IBBA Blues Chart for 2022 and some blistering live festival performances\, saw the band gain legions of followers across the UK and around the world. Recent live radio sessions have also seen the band gain more exposure and fans of authentic blues\, played with such confidence and style. Since the start of 2024\, The Terraplanes have been busy playing up and down the country at some of the best blues clubs and festivals. One of their highlights so far this year was their appearance at The UK Blues\, Rock & Rhythm Festival\, Blackpool where they met British music royalty Robert Plant\, legendary frontman of Led Zeppelin. The Terraplanes Blues Band have now firmly established their reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting blues acts. \n“The Terraplanes Are A Band At The Very Heart Of The British Blues Scene!” \n– Pete Clack\, Blues In Britain \n“These Boys Are Phenomenal\, A Joy To Watch!”  \n– Colin Campbell\, Blues Matters \n“Raw and Authentic” \n– Blues in Britain \nListen Here:  https://youtu.be/O3I39eATWmc \nUK Blues Award Winners 2023  ‘EMERGING ACT OF THE YEAR’
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/8-november-terraplanes-blues-band/
CATEGORIES:Blues,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241026T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241026T170000
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SUMMARY:26 October: Tamar River Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Tamar Valley River Festival on Saturday 26 October\, Calstock\, is a FREE family-friendly event celebrating the River Tamar through art\, crafts\, music\, food and drink. \nCalstock Arts will be hosting a series of activities throughout the day including – \n\nYoga at 10am\nWren Music interactive session at 11am\nAllis the Shad hands-on family drama performance at 12pm\nWren Music at 2pm and\nA Connecting Shores – The Listening at 3pm.\n\nThere will be a host of interactive activities and workshops on offer across Calstock\, including folk music\, gig boat racing\, multi-media exhibitions\, singing workshops\, interactive family-friendly drama performances\, art activities as well as a River of Hope exhibition and parade by local school children. \nThe festival will come to a close at 5pm\, followed by an evening of music provided by local venues. \nTo find out more about the river festival\, visit: https://tamaralandscapepartnership.org.uk/tamar-valley-river-festival/
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/26-october-tamar-river-festival/
CATEGORIES:Children's,Music,Other
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241025
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SUMMARY:24 October: Miranda Sykes\, Jim Causley and John Palmer - The Sabine Baring-Gould Project
DESCRIPTION:JIM CAUSLEY AND MIRANDA SYKES PRESENT GHOSTS\, WEREWOLVES AND COUNTRYFOLK – THE SONGS AND STORIES OF SABINE BARING-GOULD \nSix-time BBC Folk Awards nominee Jim Causley and Miranda Sykes of Award-Winning Show of Hands and Daphne’s Flight come together for the first time to celebrate the centenary of a Victorian superstar through his music and stories. \nSabine Baring-Gould inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula\, Sherlock Holme’s Hound and Bernard Shaw’s Doolittle. He brought Ghostly Aunt Eliza\, wretched heroine Mehalah and Norse hero Grettir to life. He mentored folk song collector Cecil Sharp – and wrote Onward Christian Soldiers \nHe was a giant of his time. He was a top ten best-selling novelist; the writer of what is still the go-to book on werewolves; author of a nerve-tingling book of ghost stories; storyteller of the Norse Myths of Iceland; compiler of a classic Dartmoor history book and composer of numerous popular hymns. \nBut he says the most important thing he did in his life was to collect songs from the countryfolk of Devon and Cornwall. A pioneer collector\, starting a decade before Sharp and Vaughan Williams\, he amassed more than 2000 songs. \nMiranda\, Jim and narrator John Palmer\, director of the critically-acclaimed Vaughan Williams anniversary “From Pub to Pulpit” Cathedral tour\, interweave some of those songs with anecdotes from his own astonishing life and stories from his impressive array of books. \nThis tribute aims to make audiences smile\, gasp and sing along as they hear how:\n\nA ragamuffin fiddler’s favourite tune lived on in his instrument after he died (Bold General Wolfe) \nA cottage was built in a day on the moor for a penniless newly married couple (Cottage Well Thatched With Straw) \nThe eerie mysteries of Wil O’ The Wisp and his graveyard trips (The Blue Flame) \nBram Stoker took ideas from Sabine for Dracula  \nAnd ….. How Sabine became Sherlock Holmes’s God Father.\n\nBaring Gould was born in Exeter on 28 January 1834 and died in January 1924\, the son of the Lord of the Manor of Lew Trenchard near Okehampton. He was at school in Warwick and a schoolteacher in Sussex. He then became a vicar in Yorkshire\, Essex and Devon and devoted his time to his love of folk music\, country traditions and the macabre… \nJim has been a long-term admirer of Baring-Gould and includes many of his songs in his popular shows based on songs of Dartmoor.  \n“It’s fascinating to see how many songs he collected found their way into his Dartmoor books.  It’s also quite eerie to see how many other songs fit the mood of his books on ghosts\, werewolves\, myths and his classic Gothic novels”\, he said. \nMiranda added: “We’re really excited about having found a unique and enjoyable way of bringing all of his work together in a show which we think will engage audiences and leave them fascinated and entertained.” \nJohn Palmer said: “It’s surprising that someone who was such a prominent public figure in his day has almost disappeared today. We hope that this show will introduce many more people to Sabine and restore some of the credit he deserves”.
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/24-october-miranda-sykes-jim-causley-and-john-palmer-the-sabine-baring-gould-project/
CATEGORIES:Folk,history,Music,stories
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241020T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241020T170000
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SUMMARY:20 October: Helen Porter and Karen Wimhurst @ 4pm (Singing workshop at1345)
DESCRIPTION:HELEN PORTER (Lead vocals and keyboard) & KAREN WIMHURST (Clarinet\, bass clarinet & vocals) \n Helen and Karen’s sumptuous autumn programme interweaves original material with jazz standards you’ll know and love.  Soaring vocals\, mellow and gutsy clarinet tones\, virtuosic improvisation – this is a collaboration spanning twenty years\, infusing an evening with warmth\, intimacy and good humour. Expect the unexpected and a really great night out! \n“An evening of absolute joy. Congratulations. I loved every demisemiquaver.” \n  \n Singing Workshop – Open Your Voices! \nBefore the performance\, join a one and a half hour singing workshop (1345-1515 @ £10 pp) covering vocal techniques\, experimenting with blues harmonies and having fun singing your heart out with especially arranged jazz standards. Helen and Karen will be playing along for a really uplifting afternoon of singing. \nPlease click here to book and pay for your place \n Showreel \n https://youtu.be/9zzmoESO6OU
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/20-october-helen-porter-and-karen-wimhurst-4pm-singing-workshop-before-see-below/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241020
DTSTAMP:20260408T115704
CREATED:20240622T110615Z
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SUMMARY:19 October: JACKIE OATES & JON WILKS
DESCRIPTION:“One of folk’s brightest talents” (****The Guardian) – Jackie Oates is celebrated for her stunning vocals\, heartfelt arrangements\, and expressive fiddle playing. \nJon Wilks\, a distinguished fingerpicking guitarist and singer\, has earned recognition from Guitarist Magazine with a double-page spread and praise from Uncut Magazine for his ‘dashing sense of verve on finger-picked guitar.’ \nDon’t miss the chance to experience this exceptional duo for an evening of sublime music and understated brilliance. \nThese two friends and fellow traditional folk specialists have been collaborating for a number of years\, performing on and contributing to each others’ recording\, as well as delightful live performances at festivals and in concert. A very personable pair\, both immensely talented\, Jackie and Jon bring audiences with them as they reach with their trademark relish into their combined catalogue of traditional\, original and often intriguing songs and tunes. \nJackie Oates is known for her exquisite vocals\, emotive arrangements and expressive fiddle playing\, and is regarded as a contemporary folk treasure and central figure in English traditional music. Jackie loves to collaborate with a diverse array of artists and commissions; seeking out new and surprising artistic corners to illuminate with her understated brilliance.  \nLauded as ‘a rather special performer with an authentic and abiding love of traditional song’\, Jon Wilks is a prominent fingerpicking guitarist and singer who performs traditional English folk songs and broadside ballads\, as well as his own songs. His talent has been recognised by Guitarist\, one of the world’s biggest guitar magazines\, which featured him as one-to-watch in July 2022.  \nVIDEOS \nOn and On\, a Longpigs cover\nJunk\, a Paul McCartney cover\nMy Shoes Are Made Of Spanish (trad)\, Live at Folk East Festival 2023 \nMORE ABOUT JACKIE \nJackie’s 8th solo studio album\, Gracious Wings\, took flight in September 2022\, receiving acclaim from both within and beyond the folk press. ‘Her cover of ‘On and On’ by indie band the Longpigs is a bit of genius.’ **** (Get Ready to Rock). As well as recording and music therapy work\, Jackie regularly performs with her duo and band line-ups  including with John Spiers\, Jon Wilks\, Mike Cosgrave\, John Parker\, Megan Henwood and with The Imagined Village. ‘There’s a sweetness and melancholy to her voice that is like no other\, and for which there is no known formula with which to replicate it.’ Songlines \nMORE ABOUT JON \n‘Very much part of the UK’s living folk tradition\, Wilks excels at reanimating broadside ballads and antique pieces with a scholar’s ear for vernacular and a dashing sense of verve on fingerpicked guitar…. Wilks also showcases a trio of original compositions\, at his eloquent best on poetic Soho encounter Greek Street.’ Uncut Magazine 7/10  \nWith his background as a former editor of Time Out magazine and contributor to Dazed & Confused\, The Guardian and other publications\, Jon has a keen eye and ear for storytelling. During his live shows\, he mixes entertaining folk song performances with fascinating tidbits about the original singers and collectors that he has unearthed during his extensive research on traditional folk music in the UK. Aside from being a talented musician and performer\, Jon is also the founder and editor of Tradfolk.co\, a website dedicated to the traditional music and ritualistic culture of England. Additionally\, he is the presenter of The Old Songs Podcast. \n LINKS \nJackie Oates: www.jackieoates.co.uk\nJon Wilks: www.jonwilks.online \n  \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/19-october-jackie-oates-jon-wilks/
CATEGORIES:Fiddle,Folk,Guitar,Music
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241007
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SUMMARY:6 October: Morris-Begg Duo (rescheduled date) @ 3.30pm
DESCRIPTION:Described as delivering “energetic and charming performances”\, the Morris-Begg Duo of Ross Morris (guitar) and Ines Mayhew-Begg (soprano) began working together in 2019 at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.They aim to bring a freshness to their programmes through their own unique arrangements and commissions. From Renaissance lute music to flamenco-inspired songs from Spain\, the concert will feature a wide range of styles and periods and will include some of their own arrangements\, bringing a fresh approach to some of the most loved repertoire for the voice. \nThe duo has already brought their shared enjoyment of the intimate and expressive nature of voice and guitar to a wide variety of audiences such as ‘Live Music Now Scotland Artists’ and ‘International Guitar Foundation Young Artists’\, including performances at such prestigious venues as the National Gallery of Scotland\, the National Museum of Scotland\, St Giles Cathedral\, Bristol Cathedral and London’s Kings Place. \n“Ines and Ross had a great connection together as a duo and won the audience over with their energetic and charming performance. They presented a wonderfully varied programme which was full of different characters and stories\, with beautiful renaissance lute music and new lieder transcriptions for guitar set alongside passionate and comedic Spanish folk songs.”   \nListen here: \nhttps://youtu.be/SSEVCF6ZcJk?feature=shared \n  \nhttps://youtu.be/5w7Tte2E0H4?feature=shared \nRoss is considered as “one of the most exciting of the new generation of British classical guitarists” and has been described as playing with “outstanding technique and subtle nuance.” He has performed extensively across the UK as a soloist and toured with Glyndebourne Opera in 2021. As a chamber musician he is a member of Quartet Malamatina who performed at the UN Climate Conference\, toured the UK and Canada in 2023 and performed live for the BBC. He teaches guitar and musicianship at the University of St Andrews. \n  \nInes is a Scottish soprano\, with a Master in Vocal Performance from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. In 2022\, she made her German debut as Adele in Lyric Opera Studio Weimar’s Production of Die Fledermaus and in the summer of 2023 she toured with Opera Bohemia as Kate in Madame Butterfly and was regarded as “both vocally and visually very persuasive” by Edinburgh Music Review. She has performed several solo roles for Scottish Opera Young Company and her performance as Amore received praise for having “confidence\, consistency and fluency” by Andrew Clark in Opera Magazine. Ines has a keen interest in early music and is the founder and director of the Avra Baroque Ensemble. Alongside performing\, Ines is a proud Benedetti Foundation Creative Learning Ambassador and a keen advocate and spokesperson for the Fair Access to music scheme\, regularly giving interactive performances and workshops for community music projects. \n  \nProgramme \nJohn Dowland (1562-1626) \nPreludium \nCome Again \nTime stands still \nMarco Ramelli (1984-)  \nMoon (adapted for the Morris-Begg Duo 2024) \nJames MacMillan (1959-)  \nScots Song arr. Ross Morris \nStephen Goss (1964-) \nUnder Milk Wood Songs \n\n Polly Garter\n Lily Smalls\n Rosie Probert and Captain Cat\n Oh\, what’ll the neighbours say\, what’ll the neighbours…\n Pretty Polly hums and longs\n\nInterval \nAugustine Barrios (1885-1944) \nLa Cathedral \n\n Prelude Saudade\n Andante Religioso\n\n3.Allegro Solemne  \nIsaac Albeniz (1860-1909) \nCadiz \nCórdoba  \nJoaquín Rodrigo (1901-1999) \nThree Spanish Songs \n\nEn Jerez de la Frontera \nAdela\nDe Ronda\n\nEnrique Granados (1867-1916) \nA selection of Tonadillas \nEl maja Discreto \nLa maja Dolorosa \nLa maja de Goya
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/7-june-morris-begg-duo/
CATEGORIES:Classical,Guitar,Music,World Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240921
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SUMMARY:20 September: The Great Gatsby Trio
DESCRIPTION:Performing a delightfully nostalgic selection of music inspired by the\n1920s and 30s jazz age and reaching into the great American songbook. \nThe band comprises Martin Jenkins on piano\, Steve Dow on guitar/vocals\nand Zoe Lambeth on clarinet\, saxophone and vocals. \nWith tasteful solos\, polished ensemble playing\, male and female vocals\nand charming harmony duets the band have a very polished yet spacious\nsound. A true collaboration in music. \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/20-september-the-great-gatsby-trio/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240914
DTSTAMP:20260408T115704
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SUMMARY:13 September: Stevens & Pound
DESCRIPTION:BBC Radio 3’s award-winning Delia Stevens and three time BBC Radio 2 Folk Musician of the Year nominee\, Will Pound\, deliver an unprecedented collaboration\, following the creative evolution of the classical composers inspired by folk. Driven by a maverick curiosity\, having stumbled upon a completely new world of sound\, they combine the traditional instruments of Pound’s melodeon and harmonica with the dizzying array of Stevens’ percussion\, and then let their imaginations run riot whilst paying homage to their respective musical roots.  \n  \nBoth at the forefront of their generation in their respective genres\, both musicians are renowned for innovation and collaboration:  \n  \n“percussion from Delia Stevens\, whose thoughtful\, insistent playing is crucial” \nThe Guardian \n  \nStevens’ work ranges from reimagining Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with percussion for Sky Arts\, presenting her own BBC Radio 3 series “Music and Machines” – exploring the future of music and AI following Artist Residencies at the Sage Gateshead and the University of Leeds – to performing Avner Dorman’s prolific 360° percussion concerto at Prague’s Last Night of the Proms with the Beethoven Academy Orchestra followed by a tour of Germany with the Lausitzer Philharmonie. She is an Associate Artist of the Royal Northern College of Music where she won the concerto competition and Gold Medal prize and is a double winner of the Royal Over-Seas League Award.  \n  \n“One of the world’s top harmonica players”  \nDaily Telegraph \nPound has created touring projects questioning Brexit – headlining Shrewsbury Folk Festival – featuring a traditional tune from every EU state and Through the Seasons: an exploration of the history of Morris Dance with Martin Simpson and world-leading story-teller Debs Newbold. His collaborations include Eddy Jay\, Jenn Butterworth\, Dame Evelyn Glennie\, Liz Carrol\, Martin Simpson\, Guy Chambers\, Concerto Caledonia\, Robbie Williams and The Hillsborough Charity Single. Appearances on BBC Breakfast\, BBC2\, Radio 2\, BBC Radio Scotland\, BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards\, MTV\, Radio 1xtra to name a few. \n  \nIn 2024 Stevens & Pound collaborate with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra\, the Royal Northern College of Music and the youth-led global climate activism organisation Force for Nature to launch The Silent Planet to commemorate Holst’s 150th anniversary in a reimagination of his iconic Planet Suite with orchestra. Holst deliberately omitted Earth as “astrologically insignificant”. Stevens & Pound recognise this as an opportunity to write their own additional movement to the suite\, platforming the voices which are being silenced as our planet faces a climate crisis. Their composition will be orchestrated by Ian Gardiner and conducted by Clark Rundell.  \n  \nAs well as prolifically touring their duo concerts across the UK including Petworth\, Lichfield\, St Magnus International Festival (Orkney)\, Dunster and Swaledale Festivals\, they also look forward to touring Wales with Sinfonia Cymru in 2024 as concerto soloists performing their reimagination of Vaughan Williams’ iconic work The Lark Ascending\, orchestrated by Ian Gardiner in a climate-inspired programme called Regenerate alongside the violinist Simmy Singh.  \n  \nStevens & Pound are EarthPercent artists\, committed to splitting their royalties with climate change organisations.  \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/13-september-stevens-pound/
CATEGORIES:Classical,Folk,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240907
DTSTAMP:20260408T115704
CREATED:20240512T130919Z
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SUMMARY:6 September: Laura Lootens - Postponed
DESCRIPTION:Sadly Laura has been advised not to travel for health reasons so has had to postpone this concert. She will give us new dates as soon as she is able to travel again. \n  \nAfter an outstanding performance in April of last year\, Calstock Arts is delighted to welcome back Laura\, winner of the coveted  Andrés Segovia Prize\, in November\, 2022.  In addition to 1st prize\, she was also awarded the special prize for the best interpretation of the obligatory work all competitors were asked to perform during the week-long competition. \nLaura is German/Belgian. She discovered her passion for playing the guitar when she was eight years old and made her orchestral debut\, playing Rodrigo’s famous ‘Concierto de Aranjuez’\, aged 15. A year later she was one of the youngest students ever to begin studying for the Bachelor of Music at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Munich. \nIn 2019\, she won the scholarship of the prestigious German Music Competition open for all instruments\, one of Germany’s highest accolades for a young musician. \nLaura’s concert career took off following her performance at the Gasteig\, Munich\, in the internationally acclaimed ‘Winners and Masters’ series. That brought her to the attention of German music lovers\, and since then\, Laura has appeared at important festivals and concert halls in Germany\, including Bonn’s famous Beethoven Festival and the Sommerliche Musiktage Hitzacker. \nIn the last year\, Laura has enhanced her musical career with many new achievements.  She has won the coveted Leonhard and Ida Wolf Prize for music of the city of Munich and has played important concerts in Germany with the Luneburg\, Heidelberg and Odessa Symphony Orchestras. She released her debut CD “Albeniz” with Deutsche Grammaphon to great acclaim in September\, 2023.  The American Record Guide wrote: “That she (Laura) loves this music is clear.  If this recording doesn’t move you to feel the same about Spanish music on the guitar\, nothing will.” \nIn March of this year\, Laura was selected by Classic FM as one of their 30 ‘Rising Stars of 2024’. \nIf you missed this phenomenal guitarist first time round\, you will have the chance to see her on September 6th. \nPROGRAMME \nJ.K. Mertz                                                             Elegie \nF Chopin                                                               Valse Opus 64 No 2 \nA Barrios                                                               Un sueňo en la floresta \nN Paganini                                                            Grande Sonata \nII Romanza \nI   Allegro moderato \nInterval \nM Ponce                                                                 Allegretto vivo \nG Rochberg                                                           Excerpts from Caprice Variations \nI Albeniz                                                                 Asturias \nM Castelnuovo Tedesco                                       Capricho Diabolico \n“She emphasizes her extraordinary talent. Playing with such passion and power\, which encourages the audience to “Bravo”- call outs and standing ovations.”  Volksstimme \n “… she played with all of her skills\, not just tremendous finger technique from the beginning till the end of the strings\, not only rapid arpeggios\, but knocking\, scratching and slapping with the flat hand emphasizes the wildness of her interpretation.”  Marcus Vitolo \n  \nLaura Lootens – Albéniz: Suite Española No. 1\, Op. 47 (Arr. Laura Lootens): No. 7\, Castilla (youtube.com) \n \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/6-september-laura-lootens/
CATEGORIES:Classical,Guitar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240713
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SUMMARY:12 July: Gallery Bar Special - James Dixon
DESCRIPTION:With a sound that is both raw and intimate\, James Dixon engages his audiences across the country with heartfelt lyrics\, soulful vocals and a guitar style described as “red in tooth and claw” (Americana-UK) Heavily inspired by Chris Whitley\, John Martyn\, Kelly Joe Phelps\, Neil Young\, Nic Jones\, Chris Wood and Ralph McTell. \n“Melodic\, soulful and simply beautiful” – BBC Introducing \n“A soul brother….got his fingers in the mud” – Seasick Steve \nJames has a deep respect and passion for the long traditions of his instruments and music. At the same time he is driven by a strong urge to challenge the ossified conventions that keep some of these traditions from new ears. This dance between the past and the present is what makes James’ heart beat when performing. \nChoosing to reject effects pedals altogether\, he chooses from a quiver of instruments including a beloved custom made 6 string cigar-box guitar called “The Weight” after the Band’s classic song; a National Style 0 resonator; 1950s Harmony Silvertone and his Bulwark Guild dreadnought acoustic; all in various traditional open tunings. Well known in the UK cigar-box scene\, James has been collaborating with Dirtbox Guitars (Bude\, Cornwall) for many years\, helping to fine tune the instruments that leave the workshop as well as using various 3 and 4 string models from time to time. Both James and Dirtbox have featured on the cover of Cigar Box Guitar Review magazine \nJames self-released his debut album\, “Trespassing Light”\, in 2020\, just as the pandemic lockdowns started. He has used the time since to focus on writing new material and refining his live sound. A new release is scheduled for early 2024. \nIn 2022 James supported Seasick Steve on all of his shows that year around Europe and UK playing to audiences in legendary venues including Vicar Street (Dublin)\, Paradiso (Amsterdam)\, The Gruenspan (Hamburg)\, and De Roma (Antwerp). This tour provided a platform to grow his music to a wider audience. Having chosen to introduce James onto the stage himself for the final 10 shows of the tour\, Seasick Steve himself described James as “a soul Brother” with “his fingers in the mud”\, deep praise for anyone who knows anything about the Blues. \nIn addition to his solo work\, Dixon has collaborated with a number of other musicians\, including Tame the Brave who recently featured on Amazon’s “Clarkson’s Farm Series 2” with a faithful cover of Alan Jackson’s “Freight Train”. \nAs well as playing across the UK\, you can always catch James in his home-town of Bude\, Cornwall\, where he runs the music venue “The Barrel” and holds a monthly residency. \nJames is committed to playing live and sharing his stories with engaged audiences\, hi songs… “are all “true stories”\, focusing on the largely small and personal rather than big political or social picture. Giving us details of the immediate small scale interactions between individuals that we are all largely missing now” (Americana-UK). \nJames’s music is sure to resonate with listeners who appreciate honesty\, passion and vulnerability. \nListen to James here: https://youtu.be/E21qFBQjpxE?si=x8Bwc_Qe353uVNDp
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/12-july-gallery-bar-special-james-dixon/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Blues,Folk,Guitar,Popular,World Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240707
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SUMMARY:6 July - Shirley Smart Trio
DESCRIPTION:Acknowledged as one of the UK’s most versatile and creative cellists\, trailblazing musicians and composers\, Shirley Smart is equally at home and well versed in jazz\, blues\, folk\, middle eastern and world music\, as well as classical music. Drawing upon 10 years of living and working in Jerusalem where she embraced the overlapping worlds of jazz\, Arabic\, Turkish and north African music\, her musicality is enriched by this tapestry of influences. \nInspired by her eclectic background\, the trio promises an evening of vibrant melodies\, grooves\, swing and lively improvisation\, showcasing Shirley’s unique ability to explore the potential of the cello in jazz and world-music contexts\, performing multiple roles as bassist\, lead and soloist on the instrument.  Accompanying Shirley\, the trio features John Crawford\, one of the UK’s leading jazz pianists who shares Shirley’s interest in Latin and world-influenced jazz\, and long term collaborator and flamenco master Demi Garcia Sabat on drums and percussion. \nThe trio has toured extensively in the UK and Europe; recent highlights include the Cheltenham and London Jazz Festivals\, Vivacello Festival (Moscow) and Biennale Festival Bimhuis (Amsterdam). \n  \nShirley’s career has been both unusual and diverse. She originally studied at the Guildhall School of Music\, where she performed with the London Symphony Orchestra\, gave a concerto debut at the Heritage Museum in St. Petersburg and played a concert of trios with renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma at the Barbican. Further study took her to Paris\, then to IMS Prussia Cove and on to the International Menuhin Academy in Switzerland. She subsequently left the UK for Jerusalem\, studying and performing a wide variety of musical traditions and working with musicians on the vibrant Israeli jazz scene\, such as Avishai Cohen (trumpet)\, Omer Avital (bass)and Yasmin Levy (vocals). Since returning to the UK\,  Shirley has firmly established herself on both the jazz and world music scenes\, playing with many of the leading exponents of these genres\, including Gilad Atzmon (saxophone/clarinet)\, Neil Cowley (piano)\, Antonio Forcione (guitar)\, Nicolas Meier (guitar)\, Maya Youssef (quanun) and Alice Zawadzki (violin/vocals). As well as her trio\, Shirley has several other ongoing projects\, including a sextet\, Melange (a world music group) and a classical improvisation duo with pianist Ben Smith. \n  \nShirley is also a keen educator. She is Professor of Musicianship and Improvisation at the Royal College of Music\, Lecturer at Kent University and teaches for Trinity Laban Conservatoire and the RCM Junior Department. She is also in demand as a workshop leader\, having given workshops for the National Youth Jazz Collective\, Jazzlines\, and Huddersfield and Manchester Universities. \nShirley Smart Trio – Live at Bimhuis:  https://youtu.be/_y7KnRAX6ok?feature=shared \n& Mobius Blues: https://shirleysmart.bandcamp.com/track/mobius-blues \n‘..some of the most inventive use of the cello I’ve heard for some time.’ Kind of Jazz \n  \n‘a charming kaleidoscope and jazzy showcase of her global folk music-inspired compositions’  Jazzwise \n  \n‘A superb set – a sound world that is at once rooted in the ancient and traditional musics that it draws from in an utterly contemporary manner…’ Jazzviews \n  \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/6-july-shirley-smart-trio/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music,World Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240628
DTSTAMP:20260408T115704
CREATED:20240305T140040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T130945Z
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SUMMARY:27 June: SOLD OUT Big Jazz Choir Summer Concert - Sounds of the 60s @1930
DESCRIPTION:The Big Jazz Choir as you’ve never seen or heard us before! \nThink of your favourite song from the 1960s and we’re probably singing it. We’re including numbers from The Kinks\, David Bowie\, The Beachboys\, Motown classics\, Joni Mitchell and of course The Beatles among many other popular music giants. Featuring guest soloists as well as soloists from the choir. The band line up will include guitar\, bass\, drums and Helen Porter\, choir leader\, at the keyboard. \nJoin us for a joyful celebration of the amazing song-writers and recording artists of this bygone era of peace\, love\, harmony and protest. Dust off your flares\, dig out your love beads\, brush up your mini-skirts and join the choir in a vintage clothing parade to take us all back to the 1960s!
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/27-june-big-jazz-choir-summer-concert-sounds-of-the-60s-1930/
CATEGORIES:Choir,Jazz,Music,World Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240623
DTSTAMP:20260408T115704
CREATED:20231218T180059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T180648Z
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SUMMARY:22 June: Cara Dillon
DESCRIPTION:Cara Dillon\, an extraordinary\, multiple award-winning Irish folk singer\, and acclaimed musician and producer Sam Lakeman\, will captivate listeners once again with their exquisite and enthralling live performance. Every note and word sung with a passion and confidence earned through a life of experience singing traditional songs. \nThroughout an enviable career which has seen them explore opportunities to tread many different paths – from releasing folk crossover albums on indie label Rough Trade; recording on Disney soundtracks to collaborations with orchestras and even leading dance DJs – Cara has continuously chosen to firmly plant herself within the landscape of her Irish cultural heritage and that’s something to celebrate. Their enduring partnership has ensured they have remained at the very pinnacle of the folk genre for well over two decades and this performance will feature a selection of acoustic songs from previous releases and may also include material from her highly anticipated 2024 release\,“Coming Home”\, her first in over six years. Within it Cara effortlessly blurs the lines between spoken word and song to stunning effect\, exploring profoundly personal memories\, her native Co. Derry and the people\, places and customs she holds closest to her heart; revealing a newly found freedom to express herself within the tiniest of details and life’s larger mysteries. Join Cara and Sam for an intimate evening full of exceptional music and the genuine warmth they bring to the stage.
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/22-june-2024-cara-dillon/
CATEGORIES:Folk,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240622
DTSTAMP:20260408T115704
CREATED:20231218T180022Z
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SUMMARY:21 June: Cara Dillon- SOLD OUT!
DESCRIPTION:Cara Dillon\, an extraordinary\, multiple award-winning Irish folk singer\, and acclaimed musician and producer Sam Lakeman\, will captivate listeners once again with their exquisite and enthralling live performance. Every note and word sung with a passion and confidence earned through a life of experience singing traditional songs. \nThroughout an enviable career which has seen them explore opportunities to tread many different paths – from releasing folk crossover albums on indie label Rough Trade; recording on Disney soundtracks to collaborations with orchestras and even leading dance DJs – Cara has continuously chosen to firmly plant herself within the landscape of her Irish cultural heritage and that’s something to celebrate. Their enduring partnership has ensured they have remained at the very pinnacle of the folk genre for well over two decades and this performance will feature a selection of acoustic songs from previous releases and may also include material from her highly anticipated 2024 release\,“Coming Home”\, her first in over six years. Within it Cara effortlessly blurs the lines between spoken word and song to stunning effect\, exploring profoundly personal memories\, her native Co. Derry and the people\, places and customs she holds closest to her heart; revealing a newly found freedom to express herself within the tiniest of details and life’s larger mysteries. Join Cara and Sam for an intimate evening full of exceptional music and the genuine warmth they bring to the stage.
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/21-june-2024-cara-dillon/
CATEGORIES:Folk,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTSTAMP:20260408T115704
CREATED:20231006T082719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T114522Z
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SUMMARY:9 June: ROLLING HARMONY
DESCRIPTION:“An exquisite blend of voices and rich harmonies.” \nRolling Harmony is a vibrant vocal group of choir leaders and singers from the South West. They delight audiences with their lively and eclectic performances. \nGlorious music and gorgeous vocal harmonies\, rooted in English and American harmony singing traditions. Songs with captivating rhythms\, compelling lyrics and interweaving vocal lines. A rich blend of voices with instrumentals for some songs – violin and guitar. There’s something for everyone… \nClick here to see footage from a recent gig at Bradford Roots at the Wiltshire Music Centre on 21 January and here for the most viewed video (Lily in the Valley). \nsongways.co.uk/rolling-harmony \nClick here for a playlist on YouTube of their latest videos \nAnd here are all of their videos on Facebook \nhttps://www.facebook.com/rollingharmony/videos \nComments from audiences: \n”Fabulous”\n“Out of this world”\n“There are concerts… and then there are concerts… this one was absolutely superb”
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/9-june-2024-rolling-harmony/
CATEGORIES:Choir,Classical,Folk,Jazz,Music,Popular
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240602
DTSTAMP:20260408T115704
CREATED:20240214T094830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T132626Z
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SUMMARY:1 June: The Remi Harris Hot Club Trio
DESCRIPTION:First time at Calstock Arts! Remi Harris is one of the UK’s most exciting\, technically gifted and versatile guitarists. From the age of seven he has dedicated himself to a life of guitar playing that has taken him from busking on the streets of his local towns in Herefordshire to performing at many prestigious venues and events around the world\, including: sell out shows at the Brecon and Cheltenham Jazz Festivals\, the Montreal Jazz Festival\, Buckingham Palace\, BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall with Jamie Cullum\, appearing on BBC 4 television\, and live performances and airplays on BBC Radio 2\, 3 and 6 Music. Jamie Cullum has described Remi as ‘an absolutely extraordinary musician’. \nJoined on stage by long-time collaborator Tom Moore on double bass and rhythm guitarist Chris Nesbitt\, the trio present an enthralling evening of music ranging from acoustic Gypsy Jazz of the 30s/40s to electric Blues of the 60s/70s. Combining musical virtuosity with passion and flair\, they deliver an exhilarating show drawing inspiration from guitar luminaries like Django Reinhardt\, synonymous with ‘jazz manouche’\, Wes Montgomery\, who defined the modern jazz guitar\, and blues-rock legends Peter Green\, Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page. The trio features Remi\, flitting effortlessly between acoustic and electric guitars\, playing an eclectic mix of jazz standards\, new arrangements of his favourite tunes and original compositions. There’s an ease and warmth to Remi’s stage presence that will have you captivated by his talents and love of the guitar. Whether you are an avid listener to guitar music or an aspiring guitar player\, this is a gig you shouldn’t miss. \n\nRemi Harris – acoustic/electric guitars  \n\n\nTom Moore – double bass \n\n\nChris Nesbitt – rhythm guitar \n\n‘Remi is a phenomenal player specialising in both Gypsy Jazz\, and Blues guitar. He’s a true master of both genres. His live performances have audiences totally mesmerised with his artistry\, virtuosity\, musicality\, and deeply felt passion for his music.’ Martin Taylor MBE \n‘Your playing is spectacular’ Peter Frampton [rock guitarist] \n‘a brilliant guitar player’  Cerys Matthews\, BBC Radio 2 & BBC 6 Music \n‘One of the UK’s brightest guitar talents’ Music Radar \n‘I’ve never seen Harris play a bad gig whatever the environment\, be it the back room of my local pub (the Bell Inn in Leominster) or the 750 seat Jazz Arena at Cheltenham Jazz Festival. The JazzMann \nMusic tasters – Gypsy Jazz: https://youtu.be/bOVJVe2fj64?si=AczbXa2W1qBV8ZRp \nBlues: https://youtu.be/Ntu_DT-r16k?feature=shared
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/1-june-the-remi-harris-hot-club-trio/
CATEGORIES:Guitar,Jazz,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240526
DTSTAMP:20260408T115704
CREATED:20240123T200021Z
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SUMMARY:25 May: Sherburn - Bartley - Sanders
DESCRIPTION:Following a chance meeting at Whitby Folk Festival in 1993\, Chris Sherburn (Concertina) and Denny Bartley (Vocals and Guitar) have been bringing their unique sound to audiences across Europe and America\, creating one of folk music’s most enduring partnerships. Their obvious rapport made them one of the busiest acts on the folk scene\, both as a duo and with their well-loved band\, Last Night’s Fun. Their soul-stirring songs\, exhilarating tunes and quick-witted banter ensures that no two concerts are ever the same.  \nIn 2016\, Chris and Denny joined forces with Emily Sanders (fiddle/viola and vocals) and have since become a well-established trio\, for the first time blending vocal harmonies\, and strings to underpin Chris and Denny’s unique sound\, as well as providing a female vocal for some songs\, and bringing a repertoire of English folk songs to complement the bands more Celtic roots.  \nEmily was a founder member of the acclaimed trio Isambarde. She has also toured with Merrymouth (Simon Fowler\, Lead Singer of Ocean Colour Scene) and regularly appears with Pete Morton and Chris Parkinson.  \nTheir latest album BEGUILE is the first to feature Chris\, Denny and Emily together\, and also some stellar guest performances from Martin Simpson and Andy Seward (Kate Rusby Band) and mastered by Phil Beer.  \n“Chris\, Denny and Emily sound good\, make you smile and are a great mix – a true chemistry lesson… Superb musicians of the highest order.” Alan Wood\, The Barn at Baston \n“Sherburn\, Bartley and Sanders are a joy to watch… This is what music is meant to be about.” Ant Miles\, Downend Folk Club \nChris Sherburn & Denny Bartley With Emily Sanders @Chester Folk Festival 2017 – YouTube \nRoseville Fair Performed By Chris Sherburn\, Denny Bartley And Emily Sanders – YouTube \nSherburn Bartley Sanders at Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2021 – YouTube \nChris Sherburn Denny Bartley & Emily Sanders @Gate To Southwell 2017 – YouTube \nWebsite: www.sherburnbartleysanders.com  
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/25-may-sherburn-bartley-sanders/
CATEGORIES:Folk,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240523
DTSTAMP:20260408T115704
CREATED:20240227T110041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T154316Z
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SUMMARY:22 May: Espen Eriksen Trio
DESCRIPTION:Calstock Arts are excited to be included in this prestigious tour\, which includes the far east (S Korea\, China & Hong Kong)\, Norway\, France and Calstock! Ok a  few others in the UK but none west of Bristol. \nEspen Eriksen Trio is one of the most popular piano trios in Europe. With it’s highly melodic and lyrical instrumentals and “less is more” approach\, the trio is often credited for its unique voice within today’s jazz scene by the international press. To quote BBC in their review of the trio’s second album “A wonderfully plaintive jazz record\, abandoned to the lost art of melodic minimalism\, stripped back and beautifully near bare. No smoke and mirrors\, just the graceful chemistry of superb musicians at the top of their game”.  \nEspen Eriksen Trio also has an ongoing collaboration with the British saxophone star Andy Sheppard\, resulting in two studio albums and multiple sold out tours in Europe\, including two concerts at the London Jazz Festival broadcasted by BBC Radio.  \nAfter 17 years\, seven critically acclaimed records and worldwide touring\, the trio is tighter than ever and has reached an almost telepathic level of interplay. And a global audience certainly have embraced the trio’s unique sound built upon a rich repertoire all signed pianist Eriksen. Captivating and lyrical\, often melancholic and uplifting at the same time\, these are all real tunes.  \nSo\, in Jazzwise’s words; get ready for “one of the most unified\, individual and recognizable group sounds in European jazz” \n“Superb musicians at the top of their game”  – BBC \nEspen Eriksen: piano/compositions \nLars Tormod Jenset: double bass \nAndreas Bye: drums \nFor further information and to listen to the trio – click here \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/22-may-espen-eriksen-trio/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music,World Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240504
DTSTAMP:20260408T115704
CREATED:20240115T085638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T102022Z
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SUMMARY:3 May: Keith James in concert - The Songs of Leonard Cohen @ 1930
DESCRIPTION:‘There is a crack in everything\, that’s how the light gets in’ Cohen’s most memorable and visionary line from his song ANTHEM. If ever there was a sentence in modern poetry to reflect on and give hope and understanding to us all\, it is this line. This Concert begins with ANTHEM. \nThese remarkable songs – stripped back\, honest\, naked and sensual. \nEnigmatic\, mysterious and sub textural\, songwriter Leonard Cohen was an unflinching character\, with an exact sense of prose\, wry humour and the courage to wrestle with the unspoken\, forgiving human frailty and indulgence with the stroke of each word. \nThe chilling announcement of Leonard’s death marked the end of an era. His music befriended an entire generation. Within every line of his writing\, he has been challenging us to listen more carefully\, speak more thoughtfully\, think more deeply and recognize our own vulnerability. Our World misses him very much. \nWith a lifetime reputation of performing in this exact way and an undying love of the ‘pure song’ Keith James gives you a concert of Cohen’s amazing material in the most intimate and sensitive way imaginable\, exposing the solitary inner strength of his greatest songs in their original perfect form. Keith has performed an extensive tour of this concert in Theatres and Arts Centres across the UK\, giving over 550 concerts to more than 200\,000 people. This has proved to be one of the greatest honours in Keith James’ 40 year career in music. \nIncluded in the concert are Cohen’s well-known songs: Famous Blue Raincoat\, Sisters of Mercy\, Suzanne\, and Hallelujah alongside his rarer and profound writing such as If it be your will\, Joan of Arc and Secret Life. Also included are Keith’s dramatic performances based on the work of Federico Garcia Lorca – Cohen’s greatest influence. Keith has also transcribed into song one of Leonard’s poems from his collection ‘Book of longing’ written whilst on retreat during the 1990s. \n‘Some of the most atmospheric and emotive music you will ever hear’ The Independent \n‘Keith James’ Concert was truly memorable. My tears started as soon as he introduced the first song\, and I came away thinking the human spirit will not be defeated. Currently on tour across the UK. Catch him if you can. He is such a lovely human being and so talented’ \nThe Hay Festival \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUmckhMIv_U               https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-SAMwUrnPc \nKeith James’ website  \nwww.keith-james.com      
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/3-may-keith-james-in-concert-the-songs-of-leonard-cohen/
CATEGORIES:Blues,Folk,Guitar,Music,Popular
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240428T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115705
CREATED:20240405T161455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T161455Z
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SUMMARY:28 April: Calstock Singers - The Tree of Life @ 3pm
DESCRIPTION:Join the Calstock Singers for their Spring Concert\, entitled ‘The Tree of Life’. \nSarah Gard\, the new musical director has put together an very interesting and varied programme\, which we are sure you will enjoy.  We have welcomed several new singers recently and preparations are going well. \nWe look forward to an enjoyable afternoon’s entertainment\, so do come along. \nEntry is by donation on the day but you will require a (free) ticket\, available from Jenny 01822 835889 or Limekiln Gallery at Calstock. \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/28-april-calstock-singers-the-tree-of-life-3pm/
CATEGORIES:Choir,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240421
DTSTAMP:20260408T115705
CREATED:20231119T082042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T074941Z
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SUMMARY:20 April: Sold Out Martin Simpson
DESCRIPTION:“Martin Simpson has transcended borders and oceans to quietly become a superb storyteller and musician of great depth and unquestionable taste.” Stephen Fearing \nThe remarkable intimate solo performances Martin gives go from strength to strength – every gig is a masterclass. He travels the length and breadth of the UK and beyond\, giving rapt audiences passion\, sorrow\, love\, beauty\, tragedy and majesty through his playing. \n“What’s it like being the best guitar player in the world…?” Martin’s modesty and grace prevented him from answering this BBC Radio 4 interviewer’s question recently\, but the facts speak for themselves. \n40 years after he recorded his first album\, Golden Vanity\, in 1976\, Martin is known as a guitarist of formidable talent. Equally at home playing English traditional folk\, American folk and blues and his own compositions\, he is consistently named as one of the very finest fingerstyle guitar players in the world. \nHe is listed in Gibson Guitars’ Top 30 Acoustic Guitarists of all time\, and Acoustic Guitar readers voted him number 12 guitarist in the world in 2005. \nUniversally acclaimed as one of the finest ever acoustic and slide guitar players\, and a fine banjo-picker to boot\, his solo shows bear witness to an artist at the very top of his game. Whether interpreting material from tradition or singing his own potent self-penned songs\, Simpson is a remarkable storyteller: captivating and profoundly moving. His own songwriting produced the poignant ‘Never Any Good’\, from Prodigal Son\, 2007’s Folk Album of the Year. \nMartin continues to collaborate with a dazzling array of people from across the musical spectrum: Jackson Browne\, Martin Taylor\, June Tabor\, Richard Hawley\, Bonnie Raitt\, Danny Thompson\, David Hidalgo\, Danú\, Richard Thompson and Dom Flemons are among the great musicians he has worked with. \nIn recent years\, he has been a lynchpin in the award-winning Full English\, The Elizabethan Sessions and\, in 2015\, recorded Murmurs\, an exciting new album with Andy Cutting and Nancy Kerr. Martin’s latest solo album entitled Trails and Tribulations was released in September 2017 on Topic Records. Album guests include Andy Cutting\, Kathryn Tickell\, Nancy Kerr and John Smith. In September 2019 Topic Records will release Martin’s new album ‘Rooted’\, a mixture of Simpson originals and traditional songs and tunes with guest appearances from friends old and new. As ever Martin is pushing in new directions\, expect exquisite ensemble playing and solo magic. \nHe has had the most nominations of any performer in the 18 years of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards\, an astonishing 32 times\, 13 of those as Musician of the Year\, winning that particular accolade twice. \nA virtuoso player without question\, but above all Martin Simpson conveys his diverse treasure trove of material from the heart\, performing with rare subtlety\, intensity and honesty. A true master of his art. \nPraise for ‘Rooted’:  \n“Every track cuts like glass. The folk singer and guitarist continues his winning streak.” Sunday Times \n“Martin Simpson is a superb teller of a song. You just have to listen to the opener on this double album\, his own composition\, Trouble Brought Me Here\, to appreciate how his articulation brings the substance of a song alive\, borne on his flowing guitar or banjo accompaniment.” The Scotsman   \n“Martin is in a class of his own. He is such an expressive player; he is ingenious in his use of the guitar. You can listen to one of his songs and three or four minutes in\, he has only used the top four strings and not even played a bass note yet\, and when he does\, it feels like an orchestra coming in. His clarity of playing is just amazing.” Jackson Browne \n“One of the virtuoso instrumentalists of the English music scene” ‘Sounds better than ever’ **** 4 Stars The Guardian \n“Simpson has become a fine interpreter of traditional and other songs\, as well as a notable writer of his own.” The Times \n‘Simpson’s latest is a potent blend of the highest calibre…Simpson has never sung or played better’ Acoustic Magazine \n‘One of our finest traditional musicians\, Simpson’s latest album offers a roving overview of his talents’ **** 4 Stars Uncut \n‘An excellent collection of material drawn from both sides of the Atlantic handled with loving care by Simpson and aided by some of the biggest names in folk’ **** 4 Stars Maverick \n  \nListen to Martin here: https://youtu.be/x_PbXKWJPg4?si=N3iqCYR8c5Do0AQD \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/20-april-2024-martin-simpson/
CATEGORIES:Folk,Guitar,Music,World Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240414
DTSTAMP:20260408T115705
CREATED:20231030T112052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240414T145330Z
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SUMMARY:13 April: Jake Leg Jug Band
DESCRIPTION:The Jake Leg Jug Band bring you the authentic sounds of 1920’s and 30’s America – Jazz\, Blues\, Gospel\, Ragtime – and put their own twist on it. Songs of murder\, betrayal\, gambling\, liquor and redemption.  \nAfter self releasing their debut album\, the band signed to one of the UK’s top independent  Jazz labels\, recording 3 albums as part of the ‘Vintage Recording Project’ – essentially recording live around ribbon microphones\, as it would have been back in the 1930’s. A further three albums were released in the last four years on the Green Bullet record label including their first ever live album.  \n2022 marked the 10th anniversary of the band and saw them play 100 gigs\, taking in dates from Scotland to Cornwall and South Wales to Suffolk. 2023 is the bands busiest ever year and they bring their latest live show to promote their latest album Hello Central. \n“A masterpiece of nostalgic music”  Folk North West \n“Expert musicianship and great arrangements….highly recommended”  Just Jazz \n“Instrumental virtuosity”  Blues & Rhythm \n“Good time music from a good-time group”  The Jazz Rag \n“Pick any track at random and prepare to be entertained ”  RnR \n“the album shows the tightness of a band that have spent many years on the road”  Fatea​ \n“A fine feast of good-time music”  Blues News (Norway) \n“The band mesh together like a well-oiled machine. Smokin’!”  Spiral Earth​ \n“Pretty damn good!”  Blues Matters​​ \n​The line up is: \nDuncan Wilcox (Vocals & Double Bass) \nLiam Ward (Vocals\, Harmonica\, Jug\, Saw\, Washboard & Kazoo) \nWarren James (Vocals & Banjo) \n…plus a host of guest musicians  \nPromo video: \n\n\nhttps://vimeo.com/785990564/19a64000a1
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/13-april-jake-leg-jug-band/
CATEGORIES:Blues,Jazz,Music,World Music
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SUMMARY:5 April: Levowan XII
DESCRIPTION:Cornwall-based chamber choir\, Levowan XII was established in 2015 by Director\, Marcus Alleyne. Originally eight voices put together to perform a live carol concert for local radio\, they are now 12\, all of whom have a strong musical background and bring a broad range of experience and versatility. \nThe choir performs three main concerts per year and also collaborates with other music ensembles at a variety of events in Devon and Cornwall.  Delivering a vast repertoire covering almost any genre\, including major works\, they perform both a cappella and accompanied by piano\, organ or chamber orchestra. \nTheir Spring Concert 2024 will feature Fauré’s Requiem and will also include a selection of individual pieces from the classical and musical theatre repertoire\, based on a theme of contemplation and reflection by\, amongst others\, Allegri\, Elgar\, Sondheim\, Joni Mitchell\, Billy Joel\, and Kate Rusby. \nMark Smith\nAccompanist- studied piano and organ at Trinity College of Music\, London\, and worked as a professional accompanist in the South East before moving to Cornwall 12 years ago. He now shares his work time between gardening and accompanying. In any free time\, Mark enjoys growing organic veg\, walking\, foraging and yet more music making! \nLevowan XII also has firm links with both British and international composers and arrangers and has premiered several pieces of their work here in the UK.   A highlight has been to perform alongside the Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines. \nFor more information\, please visit our website: www.levowan.com \nWhat are people saying about them? \n“A multi-faceted group of talented musicians”\n“You will leave with a smile on your face and a song in your heart”\n“Such an incredible array of talent\, a brilliant programme of pieces”\n“Levowan XII are always a great joy”\n“Outstanding!” \nLevowan Programme  \nCantique de Jean Racine  –  Gabriel Faure \nREQUIEM  –  Gabriel Faure \nIntroit – Kyrie \nOffertorium \nSanctus \nPie Jesu \nAgnus Dei \nLibera Me \nIn Paradisum \nInterval \nAbide with me  –  John Cornish \nLocus Iste  –  Benedict Landauer (World Premiere) \nDo not stand at my grave and weep  –  Laura Farnell \nUnderneath the stars  –  Kate Rusby arr. Jim Clements \nAnd so it goes  –  Billy Joel arr. Bob Chilcott \nBoth sides now  –  Joni Mitchell arr. Roger Emerson \nOver the rainbow  –  Arlen/Harburg arr. Jacob Narverud \nSend in the clowns  –  Stephen Sondheim arr. Mac Huff \nDon’t rain on my parade  –  Merrill/Styne arr. Mark Brymer \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/5-april-levowan-xii/
CATEGORIES:Choir,Classical,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240324
DTSTAMP:20260408T115705
CREATED:20240114T113536Z
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SUMMARY:23 March- Tom McConville and Michael Biggins
DESCRIPTION:Tom McConville and Michael Biggins are amongst the best traditional musicians around today. Between them\, these virtuoso musicians have won BBC Musician of the Year prizes in both England and Scotland. \nTom‘s fiddle and Michael’s piano and accordion playing are amongst the finest there is – powerful and exciting with a range of songs performed in great style. They play a variety of music including Irish\, Scottish\, bluegrass and jazz\, all performed with a great sense of style\, verve and humour! \nThe sum of their talents\, combined with Tom’s rich singing\, is astounding and has left their audiences spellbound by their skill\, passion and rare sense of on-stage connection. Their sell-out concerts are highly entertaining\, so don’t miss your chance to see them here at Calstock. \n“One of the greatest violinists I’ve ever heard and by far the biggest influence in my music – A true master” – Seth Lakeman on Tom McConville \n“Two fantastic musicians and singers\, the best night we have had in a long time!” – Richmond Theatre Royal \n“The very best in our concert series” – Theatre by the Lake\, Keswick \n“Absolutely stunning playing and singing” – Helmseley Arts Centre \nAbout Tom McConville \nTom was born on Tyneside and brought up in a pub on the famous Scotswood Road with clientele drawn from the Irish and Scottish communities. This is where he first experienced traditional singing and fiddle music; the Hornpipes of James Hill amongst his first influences. 50 years on\, Tom McConville is widely acknowledged as THE authority on the music of James Hill and produced the first CD devoted entirely to Hill’s compositions. \nTom’s musical journey started in the North East folk clubs in the early 70s. Newcastle’s thriving Irish scene provided the opportunity\, with his first band\, to support Sean McGuire\, John Doonan\, The Fureys\, Boys of the Lough and even a lock-in with The Dubliners. Tom still credits the legendary Sean McGuire\, the fiddle genius from Belfast\, for teaching him his bowing techniques. \nTurning professional in 1974\, he joined Bob Fox in a duo then folk/rock band Magna Carta to play all over Europe. A memorable partnership with Kieron Halpin produced two award winning albums and top billing at The Cambridge Folk Festival. His next group Dab Hand made several visits to the USA where Tom met with another of his hero fiddlers\, Byron Berline. After a spell with Syncopace and a partnership with guitarist Chris Newman\, Tom spent the next 11 years recording & touring with Northumbrian piper Pauline Cato. \nEvery new venture brought great success and immense respect from his peers and public alike. Throughout his many collaborations he has continued his solo show at venues large and small. “A sandpaper-dry wit\, eye-watering skill on the fiddle\, great vocals… you just can’t help feeling that a performance by Tom is like visiting an old friend”  is how one folk club organiser describes him. \n2006 saw Tom working with Scots instrumentalist of the year\, Aaron Jones and All-Ireland Champion flute\, fiddle and whistle ace Claire Mann. Along with Kieran Boyle\, Peter Tickell\, Dave Wood & Kevin McGuire\, Tom completed a stunning solo CD\, Tommy on the Bridge. Musically brilliant\, it attracted great critical acclaim. Two more solo albums followed: Tommy on Song and Tommy on the Road. Tours with these albums played a major part in Tom being voted Musician of the Year at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. \nRecently Tom has travelled extensively as a duo with David Newey and with three and four piece line ups featuring David\, Shona Kipling\, Phil Murray and Andy Watt. Renowned for his musical accompaniments\, Tom has also played on hundreds of albums\, working with the likes of Barbara Dickson\, Richard Thompson\, Allan Taylor and Lindisfarne. Whilst he has shared stages throughout the world with Stephan Grappelli\, Sean McGuire\, Mark O’Connor\, Paul Brady and The Chieftains\, Tom has never forgotten his roots and is as happy in the intimate atmosphere of a small folk club as he is at the largest festivals. Tom McConville is a world-class act! \nAbout Michael Biggins \nMichael is a multi-instrumentalist originally from Newcastle upon Tyne but now residing in Glasgow. He currently plays and tours with TRIP\, The Canny Band\, Tom McConville\, Northern Company and Irish Celtic – Spirit of Ireland Dance Show. \nMichael became BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year for 2021. \nMichael  graduated from The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow under the tutelage of Professor Sinae Lee on piano. Prior to this\, he studied at Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester where he studied with Graham Caskie. Michael also studied with respected pianists Eileen Bown and Jean Armstrong\, who are based in Newcastle \nAs well as performing\, Michael also teaches piano\, piano accordion and music theory and has done for several years. \nListen to them here \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/23-march-tom-mcconville-and-michael-biggins/
CATEGORIES:Folk,Music
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DTSTAMP:20260408T115705
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SUMMARY:Rescheduled date 22 March: Annika Skoogh Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Born in South America and raised in Sweden\, Annika Skoogh is a highly versatile and celebrated multilingual jazz vocalist with a natural talent\, who is based in Exeter and brings a special blend of Scandinavian charm and Latin flavour to her performances.  \nIn 2017\, Annika recorded her first album\, Waters of March with her quartet (featuring Matt Carter\, Al Swainger and a Coach York) which was released the following year 2018 to much acclaim.  \nIn 2019\, she appeared at BBC Spotlight as part of the Fowey Literature and Art Festival and has performed alongside world-class musicians including Buster Cooper and Art Barton (Buddy Rich\, Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen) former members of the Duke Ellington Orchestra and the late legendary Kathy Stobart (Art Pepper and Humphrey Lyttelton). In 2021\, Annika released her second album with her Brazilian Latin band Orpheus which has been very well received.  \nAnnika leads several ensembles with many sold out performances under her belt and over the years\, she has played at some of the biggest UK jazz festivals including Cheltenham Jazz Festival\, The London International Duke Ellington Festival\, The Marlborough International Jazz Festival and the Bristol Harbour Festival.  \nShe has put together a fine stellar band with some of the very best musicians here in the South West and will be joined by Tom Ball – pianist\, Kevin Saunders – double bass and Gary Evans – drums.  \nJoin them in their celebration to the great American Songbook where Annika takes a look at some of her absolute favourite jazz standards written by legendary musicians and composers. Expect to hear songs by Dave Brubeck\, Wayne Shorter\, Burt Bacharach\, Antonio Carlos Jobim\, Bill Evans\, Miles Davies\, Hoagy Carmichael\, Richard Rodgers\, Frank Loesser\, Charles Parker to name but a few. This promises to be a great evening\, don’t miss it! \nListen here
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/5-may-annika-skoogh-quartet/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music,World Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240315
DTSTAMP:20260408T115705
CREATED:20231020T130336Z
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SUMMARY:14 March: The Primrose Piano Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Primrose Piano Quartet was formed in 2004 by four renowned chamber musicians and is named after the violinist\, William Primrose. The group’s acclaimed discography includes favourites such as works by Fauré\, Brahms\, Elgar\, Strauss and Schubert as well British repertoire featuring neglected masterpieces of the 19th and 20th century and major commissions from Sir Peter Maxwell Davies and Anthony Payne (premièred at the Cheltenham Festival and at King’s Place London). \nTheir double CD of the complete Brahms piano quartets on period pianos was the culmination of years of research into Historically Informed Performance Practice and has been hailed by critics as “revelatory”. A similar disc of French works will be released in 2024. \nThe Quartet enjoy a busy performing schedule throughout the UK and abroad with recent tours taking them to Denmark\, Germany\, Romania\, Portugal and Bulgaria\, in addition to regular appearances at London’s Kings Place\, Wigmore and Conway Halls. \nTheir own festival in West Meon\, Hampshire\, is now in its 12th year\, and they were appointed ensemble-in-residence at the Battle Festival in 2016. \nLeader of groups such as the Werethina\, Edinburgh and Maggini String Quartets\, Susanne Stanzeleit has released more than 25 solo CDs. \nAs viola player in the renowned Allegri Quartet\, Dorothea Vogel has performed widely throughout the UK and abroad. \nFormer principal cellist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra\, Andrew Fuller is also well known as member of the Fibonacci Sequence and Primavera. \nIn addition to performing relationships with the Schidlof\, Maggini\, Brodsky\, Martinu\, Dante and Emperor quartets\, John Thwaites is duo partner to cellists including Alexander Baillie and Johannes Goritzki. \nPROGRAMME \nW.A. Mozart – Piano Quartet in E flat\, K493 \nJean Francaix – String Trio \nINTERVAL \nPablo Casals –  Song of the Birds for Cello and Piano \nCamille Saint-Saens – Bacarolle for Piano Quartet \nFaure – Apres un Reve for Viola and Piano \nBizet/arranged by Pablo Sarasate – Carmen Fantasy for Violin and Piano \nJohannes Brahms – Hungarian Dance No1 arranged for Piano Quartet \n  \n“The playing is selflessly beautiful… everything seems to be just right.”  The Strad \n“their performance at Kings palace this evening was a glowing testimony to this well-deserved reputation\, in an exhibition of mature artistry and sophisticated music making”.  Seen and Heard International \nhttps://youtu.be/ADatE0OgkxI?si=fvS33REpBHE3yXLn \nhttps://youtu.be/NqiOeJoT7eQ?si=D6BEUXsJSGMHDslP \n  \n  \n\n\n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/14-march-2024-the-primrose-piano-quartet/
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240311
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CREATED:20231113T143007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T103816Z
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SUMMARY:10 March: Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Calstock Arts are delighted to welcome back again\, Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman\, this time with songs from their long awaited new album. \nIt has been five years since the last offering from the popular husband and wife duo and their latest album proves a ‘tour de force’ of musical and lyrical surprises. \n‘Almost A Sunset‘\, their seventh album\, is a collection of thoughtful\, varied songs that range from re-worked traditional ballads to the off-piste storytelling style that has become their trademark. \nRecorded at Devon-pace in their studio on Dartmoor over the course of a year\, the couple explore favourite characters\, childhood memories and deep emotion to pull together a collection of songs that demonstrate their musical versatility\, a sharp interest in the world around them and their own unique perspective on the folk genre. \nDuos come and duos go\, and some nurture and fine tune their art and watch it grow into something totally original and captivating. For over a quarter of a century Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman’s partnership has proved personal\, permanent and pivotal. \nFrom their early days in folk supergroup ‘Equation ‘ through to their new album this multi award-winning couple continue to exude timeless class with their exquisite brand of traditional and contemporary acoustic music. \nBBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Duo – 2013 & 2016 \nListen to Kathryn & Sean here \nReviews \n‘The couple’s intimacy and strength of passion on stage have won them many fans and an enviable reputation as ‘songwriters par excellence’- fRoots \n“It’s folk music for the modern age.” – The Telegraph – London \n“These guys are something very special” – Acoustic Magazine \n“Rightly regarded as one of the most engaging folk / acoustic duos on the circuit” – Rock n’ Reel
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/10-march-kathryn-roberts-and-sean-lakeman/
CATEGORIES:Folk,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240308T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240308T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115705
CREATED:20231116T141301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T193632Z
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SUMMARY:8 March : The Countrymen - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate St Piran’s weekend at Calstock Arts. Returning to the Old Chapel\, with their ‘Cornish Folk Rock Harmony’\, The Countrymen are five local seasoned musicians from Launceston\, with tight four-part harmony vocals and a token Cornishman. \nIt’s difficult to find a musical genre that would fully describe The Countrymen\, but Folk Rock Harmony comes close. \nA five-piece band featuring tight four-part vocal harmony and strong instrumentation. Primarily performing original songs and their own arrangements of lesser-known contemporary folk\, the band’s lyrical inspiration is drawn from life in Cornwall\, the demise of local industries and other rural issues that resonate throughout the country. The Countrymen are accomplished performers\, engaging the audience with light-hearted banter and back-stories to their songs. \nThe Countrymen perform up to 50 live gigs per year including spring and autumn concert tours\, festivals and other folk events.  These include Little Orchard Festival\, Rock Oyster Festival\, Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival\, Falmouth Oyster Festival and Falmouth Week. \nThey’ve also appeared at Looe Saves The Day\, supporting Paul Young’s Los Pacaminos\, headlined at Bridport Folk Festival and are looking forward to appearing at Bie Diap in The Netherlands\, Europe’s largest folk and sea song festival.  More recently\, The Countrymen have been shortlisted for Glastonbury’s Pilton Stage 2024. \nThe Countrymen have also made several appearances on Westcountry Television\, BBC Radio Cornwall and numerous online folk radio stations. \nTo date\, the band have released two albums\, Trees on the Hill and The River Rolls On\, both available on CD and all major streaming/download sites.  They are currently working on a third album to be released later in the year. \n  \n  \nSocial media \nWebsite:           thecountrymen.co.uk \nFacebook:        www.facebook.com/countrymenband \nInstagram:        @thecountrymenbandcornwall \nHashtags:         #cornishmusic #cornishfolk  #folkrockharmony #thecountrymen \nVideo Clips \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_yXiVqHLdU \nhttps://www.dropbox.com/s/1vckoqyyf88afn5/The%20Wreckers.mp4?dl=0
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/8-march-the-countrymen/
CATEGORIES:Folk,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240218
DTSTAMP:20260408T115705
CREATED:20231020T130501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231230T181924Z
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SUMMARY:17 February: The Barbican Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Formed in 2014 at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama\, The Barbican Quartet is currently a part of the Quatuor Ébène String Quartet Academy at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München\, where they are also mentored by Eberhard Feltz. They studied with Günter Pichler at the Escuela de Musica Reina Sofia Madrid between 2017-2023. Other notable influences include Ferenc Rados\, Andras Keller\, Oliver Wille\, David Watkin\, Krzysztof Chorzelski and David Waterman. \nIn 2022\, the quartet won the First Prize at the 71st ARD International String Quartet Competition\, where they were also awarded the special prize for Best Interpretation of the commissioned work by Dobrinka Tabakova\, the Genuin Classics prize\, the GEWA prize and the Henle Urtext prize. They were also First Prize winners at the 2019 Joseph Joachim International Chamber Music Competition\, prizewinners at the Vibre! Quatuors a Bordeaux\, and have also received awards from the Hattori Foundation\, Musicians Company UK and the Royal Philharmonic Society. The Barbican Quartet has appeared in such festivals as the Montreal Chamber Music Festival\, the Peasmarsh Festival\, Vibre! Quatuors à Bordeaux\, Zeister Muziekdagen\, IMS Prussia Cove and Aldeburgh\, and have enjoyed collaborating with Quatuor Ébène\, James Ehnes\, Nicolas Baldeyrou\, Richard Lester\, Anthony Marwood and Andrew Marriner. Their performances have been broadcast on BR Klassik Radio\, NPO Radio 4 and BBC Radio 3. \nCurrently based between London and Munich\, the quartet is enjoying a dynamic concert schedule.The 2022/2023 season is an exciting time for the Barbican Quartet\, who will be recording and releasing their debut CD for Genuin Classics\, and touring in Germany\, France\, Holland\, the UK\, Switzerland\, Italy\, Canada and the USA. Upcoming performances include debut recitals at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam and Laeizshalle Hamburg. \nAmarins plays on a 1764 Guadagnini violin generously on loan from the Netherlands National Muziekinstrumenten Fonds\, Kate’s 1880 Vincenzo Panormo is from the Caninex Group\, Canada\, Christoph plays on a 2010 Bernd Hiller viola and Yoanna’s cello is a 1788 Giuseppe Gagliano\, also on loan from Canimex. \nPraised for their unique sound and character\, the Barbican Quartet captivates from the first note to the last\, delighting audiences and leaving a lasting impression. Their powerful performances and impressive ensemble playing have placed them on the international podium amongst the very best of the string quartet world. This is a quartet that celebrates their individual strengths in order to unite\, decipher and communicate the great string quartet repertoire\, as well as music from today. \n“Finely structured and virtuosically balanced […] the Barbicans brought to Beethoven’s op. 59. 2 the intensity and instinctiveness that the slow movement needs\, while giving the other movements joy\, frenzy and punch. Justifiably thunderous applause.” \nHARALD EGGEBRECHT\, SÜDDEUTSCHE ZEITUNG (ON THE FINALE OF THE ARD INTERNATIONAL STRING QUARTET COMPETITION) \nPROGRAMME \nHaydn String Quartet in B Flat Major\, Opus 50\, No 1 \nAlban Berg String Quartet\, Opus 3 \nINTERVAL \nRavel String Quartet \n\n\nhttps://youtu.be/GJXmvfOqcUs \n\n\n https://youtu.be/AfNfXE2Q-us
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/17-february-2024-the-barbican-quartet/
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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