Martin Harley

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Martin Harley is a phenomenally talented guitarist, singer, songwriter and fronts the highly praised UK-based acoustic trio; The Martin Harley Band.

In this solo acoustic performance, Martin demonstrates his prowess as a slide guitarist, being almost unique in the UK in playing lap slide. In other areas and styles, however, he has proved himself a master guitarist and a consistently astounding songwriter.

Martin’s name has become synonymous with the British and American slide guitar scene and earned him an ITunes number one album.

Martin’s latest album MOJO FIX which was recorded in Texas, comes on the heels of four critically celebrated albums, years of touring and countless festivals that have built Martin a strong and solid fan-base spanning the globe.

In the US, Martin has headlined Music City Roots in Nashville and toured coast to coast with ZZ Ward, Delta Rae and opened for Iron and Wine, Bruce Hornsby, Five for Fighting, World Party, Beth Hart, Joe Bonamassa amongst many others.

Locust Honey String Band

Locust Honey String BandTitle: Locust Honey String Band
Location: Chinley Community Centre
Start Time: 20:00 (doors and bar 19:30)
Date: 5 March 2016
Artist website: locusthoney.com

Tickets: £10 – available online and in Chinley Stores SOLD OUT!

Describing their music as heart breakin’ country harmonies and raging old-time fiddle tunes, the Locust Honey String Band come from the USA, bringing authentic sounds of the Appalachian Mountains with them.

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The band are at the heart of America’s roots music scene and have a growing UK following. They combine a love of traditional sounds with an enthusiasm for fresh arrangement and a talent for honest entertainment. Their line up for the UK tour is Chloe Edmonstone (fiddle, guitar, vocals), Meredith Watson (guitar, resonator guitar, vocals) and John Miller (bass)

The band’s style encompasses Old-Time, Bluegrass, and Pre-war Blues and they will perform their own self-penned material as well as traditional songs and tunes of the American South. Their music emphasises lively arrangements that showcase their authentic three-part vocal harmonies. It’s best described as rootsy country music, and as well as finger-flying tunes and songs, they have plenty of stories to tell.

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Mumbo-Jumbo: Troubadours & Raconteurs

Title: Mumbo-Jumbo: Troubadours & Raconteurs
Location: Chinley Community Centre
Start Time: 20:00 (doors and bar 19:30)
Date: 21 May 2016
Artist website: mumbo-jumbo.biz
Tickets: £10 – available online and in Chinley Stores

Not to be confused with Mambo Jambo who played for us last year!

With no shortage of onstage banter and engaging the audience at every opportunity, Mumbo-Jumbo are fabulous musicians and thoroughly entertaining folk

 

Mumbo Jumbo are three rootsy, close-harmony musicians who boast that there’s not a six stringed guitar in sight!

Led by three of the Midlands’ most experienced Blues musicians, Oliver Carpenter and Chris Lomas, and featuring top piano and squeezebox player, Phil Bond, Mumbo-Jumbo produce a sound all of their own. They play uplifting original songs, rarely-heard rootsy tunes and more familiar numbers, all delivered with a real sense of humour.

It’s a big band sound in a small package, with a terrific combo of trumpet, keyboard, accordion, washboard and vocals.

The show features mainly self-penned catchy songs (check out ‘He’s got a little bald spot’ – which features a guest appearance by Steve ‘Dr Teeth’ Steinhaus). And if you need an instant lift, have a look at this lovely film for ‘Nice Work’.

The band are very clued up as to what works in a community venue, bringing a winning mix of banter, great musicianship and a bit of audience participation – you might find yourself on kazoo – and skilfully performed pieces that will have you whooping for more!