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Bandbox are a group of music fans who hope to revive the live music scene for thoughtful, roots-based artists in and around Torbay. What does this "mission statement" mean in plain english? Well, simply that we want to see good top quality Americana, blues, country and folk acts playing in the Bay. At present that means putting on shows at The Blue Walnut in Chelston. We also would like to encourage musically sympathetic, local acts to play support to these artists.
GIGS BOOKED - SPRING 2006
JACKIE LEVEN
with support from Dee Fisher The Blue Walnut, 14 Walnut Rd, Chelston, Torquay, TQ2 6HS Thursday 2nd February 2006 Doors open at 7.30pm Telephone: 01803 605995 Email: thebluewalnut@aol.com
Price £6.00 advance or with flyer - £7.50 on the door
Jackie Leven, is the physical embodiment of brooding Celtic soul and his shows are not to miss - passion, humour, tall stories and a healthy dose of irreverence make each show unique. Currently touring in suport of his latest album, "Elegy for Johnny Cash" Leven has spent over three decades on the road but still awaits popular support to catch up with the critical acclaim his music has earned. Support comes from local musician Dee Fisher (aka Dan Fisher)who has just released his first album.
Jackie's website is at: www.jackieleven.com
To find out how to get to The Blue Walnut go HERE
Price £7.00 advance or with flyer - £8.00 on the door
Since the turn of the decade Kirsty has been steadily moving upwards through the ranks of UK folk-based singer-songwriters. Support slots and festival appearances have been replaced by headlining tours including a 10 date trip to the States early in 2005. Her latest album "Two Birds" was released in November 2005 and hopes to follow on the success of "Honeysuckle" and "Frost" - both of which garnered Kirsty nominations at The Radio 2 Folk Awards and daytime Radio 2 airplay for "Coffee Coloured Strings". For the last couple of years Kirsty has been accompanied live by the multi-instrumental virtuosity of Mat Martin. Support on the night comes from local singer-songwriter Hannah Martin (no relation).
Kirsty's website is at: www.kirstymcgee.com
To find out how to get to The Blue Walnut go HERE
Price £5.00 advance or with flyer - £6.00 on the door
US singer-songwriter Doug Hoekstra has been touring the UK and Europe regularly over the last half decade or so, winning critical praise for his carefully crafted narrative songs. Live, he mostly plays with just an acoustic guitar to accompany his voice, although, from time to time, he will add rhythms to some tracks (from a temperamental beat box) or persuade talented local "divas" to add female backing vocals to parts of his set. His latest album "Su casa, mi casa", an album of live cuts recorded over several years, was warmly received in all quarters from Uncut magazine to satirical web site, The Onion. Support comes from Maddo Painting.
Doug's website is at: www.doughoekstra.com
To find out how to get to The Blue Walnut go HERE
Recent Bandbox gigs have included:
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