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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

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The Crows’ inexhaustible energy gives them stand alone status in the up-surging live music scene. They have won several awards including ‘Top Celtic Rock Band’ and ‘Top Fiddle Player’ at the 2012 Irish Music Awards and ‘Best Folk Act’ at the Exposure Music Awards.

“Relentlessly upbeat and uplifting”

Neil King, Fatea Music Magazine (2011)

They’re completely unique and uncontainable, often getting audiences on their feet and dancing the night away. The Roving Crows sing songs with bitter-sweet storytelling lyrics of no regrets and draw musical influences from genres including folk, ska, reggae and klezmer. With members of the band hailing from Ireland, they also boast an original Celtic vibe.

“Genuinely the next big thing on the folk scene”

Andy O’Hare, BBC (2011)

Their line-up features lead singer and frontman Paul on guitar and boasts Caitlin’s fiery fiddle playing and vocals, Greg’s syncopated trumpet, Tim on the drums and newest band member, Loz, on bass. They all get involved with backing vocals which gives a really rich group sound.

“Really individual Celtic folk rock group”

Mike Harding, BBC (Nov 2012)

The Roving Crows are charismatic, enthusiastic and entertaining and they come with bags of youthful charm. An original must-see act, with roots in Folk and Celtic music. Renowned for their high-energy live performance, their shows pull together funked up traditional tunes and catchy original song. Every performance bursts with energy so you’ll want to leave some room for dancing.

Hear more at:

• http://www.rovingcrows.com
• http://www.youtube.com/user/TheRovingCrows

 

Here is a photo from the show:

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Peacock Angell Trio play Chinley Community Centre on Saturday 18 March 2017 as part of their nationwide tour. The beautiful vocals and spirited fiddle of Ruth Angell – best-known as a member of Ashley Hutchings’ Rainbow Chasers – are matched all the way by the dextrous guitar of Sid Peacock and Steve Tromans’ thrilling piano.

“A storming set… mesmeric”

BBC Music

Sid Peacock is an Associate Artist at mac Arts Centre Birmingham and Director of the Surge Orchestra. Steve Tromans is an innovative pianist / composer known for his settings of beat poetry (Allan Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, et al).

“Absolutely amazing… scintillating.”

Maverick Magazine

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

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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.