Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman

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Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman

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Acclaimed folk duo Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman are set to entertain fans old and new with a captivating blend of quality folk music when they perform at Chinley Community Centre on Sunday 4 February 2018.

Described as “Songwriters par excellence” by fRoots Magazine, Kathryn and Sean are one of the most popular and respected acts on the British Folk scene. Their live set will showcase a variety of music from traditional ballads to their own ‘story songs’. The duo perform to the highest standard on guitar and piano and have been recognised nationally for their talents. They were nominated for ‘Best Duo’ at the 2013 BBC Folk Awards before winning the prestigious prize in 2016. The couple provide an enjoyable evening’s entertainment for all ages and living in a rural area themselves (Dartmoor) they understand the importance of bringing live music to small communities.

According to Billboard Magazine, “Kathryn Roberts’ smoky, assertive vocals are a tasty feast for listeners craving music that requires a sharp mind and an open heart” while Sean Lakeman is described as “one of the unsung heroes of modern British folk” by MOJO Magazine.

Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman will play Chinley Community Centre (21 Lower Lane, SK23 6BE) as part of the Blackbrook Valley Arts group’s Live and Local programme of events for 2018. Doors open at 7.00pm and the show starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets, priced at £10, are available from Chinley Stores (Lower Lane, Chinley, SK23 6BD) or online at http://www.wegottickets.com/bva

There is a bar with local real ale, wine, tea and coffee (open before the show and during the interval) and the venue has disabled access.

For more information about Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman visit https://www.kathrynrobertsandseanlakeman.com/

Harp and a Monkey

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‘Harp and a Monkey’ bring their own special blend of electro-folk-storytelling to Chinley Community Centre on Saturday 14 October 2017. Their show, entitled: ‘The Importance of Digging Holes: The Great War and More’ includes a quirky blend of songs about cuckolded mole catchers, a lone English oak tree that grows at Gallipoli, care in the community and medieval pilgrims… Intrigued?

This talented trio, comprised of Martin Purdy (vocals, glockenspiel, accordion, harmonica and keyboards), Simon Jones (harp, guitar, viola) and Andy Smith (banjo, melodica, guitar and programming) have a deep Lancashire sensibility that shines through in their beautifully crafted vignettes of northern life, love and remembrance. The Daily Telegraph defines their performance as: “Rousing music and droll Lancashire humour”.

Formed in 2008, Harp and a Monkey have built up a loyal following and are regulars on northern festival circuit and beyond. The band are particularly proud of the fact that they have gained a strong reputation for building an excellent rapport with their live audiences and the fact that they have never played anywhere and not been invited back.

In addition to performing live, the band have a successful recording career. Their third album, War Stories, was released in July 2016, as part of an ongoing project (part-sponsored by Arts Council England and The Western Front Association) to mark the centenary of the First World War. The album received outstanding reviews, with the likes of The Observer describing it as “bold and brilliant”.
Support from BBC Radio 2 has been substantive, including sessions and interviews with Clare Balding (Good Morning Sunday) and Mark Radcliffe (The Folk Show).

They are described as “Undoubtedly one of the most vital and charismatic things happening in English folk music right now” by fRoots Magazine.

There is a bar with local real ale, wine, tea and coffee (open before the show and during the interval) and the venue has disabled access.

For more information about Harp and a Monkey visit: http://www.harpandamonkey.com/

 

You can download a flyer for the event here which also contains some further information> Harp & a Monkey event poster

Ceilidh

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Join us at the Chinley WI Hall on Lower Lane for a fantastic night of food, music and dancing.

The traditional music will be provided by the excellent local ceilidh band The Barnstormers who (for their day job only!) are longstanding players in the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. We are also fortunate to have Chinley’s very own veteran dance
caller for the evening – the one and only Paul Smart. The Barnstormers line-up of fiddle, accordion and bass is assured to provide the finest folk-dance music to accompany the sets and
reels. There is no need to worry if you have two left feet – the caller will call out all the moves so you can’t go wrong!

Tickets, priced at £10 (including a light supper), are available from Chinley Stores (Lower Lane, Chinley, SK23 6BD), blackbrookarts.org.uk and wegottickets.com
There will be a bar serving local real ale, wine and soft drinks.

Doors open at 7.30pm and the ceilidh starts at 8.00pm.