Bandbox is 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 Chelston Acoustic. We also would like to encourage musically sympathetic, local acts to play support to these artists.

Upcoming Gigs

QUIET LONER

The Blue Walnut, 14 Walnut Rd, Chelston, Torquay
Saturday 17th September 2005
Doors open at 7.30pm
Telephone: 01803 605995
Email: thebluewalnut@aol.com

Price £5.00



Quiet Loner is the vehicle through which Manchester-based singer-songwriter Matt Hill chooses to perform his songs. Although heavily influenced by country music forms, Hill shows a distinct English lyrical sensibility in his stories of heart-break and failure. His recent album "The Secret Ruler Of the World" was well received by the critics and comments ranged from "melancholy, elegant, equisite. A real find" (Comes With A Smile) to comparing the songs to "the sweet sting of velvet nettles" (Uncut). He has recently returned from touring the UK with Chris Mills and is currently working on his second album.

Matt's website is at: www.quietloner.com

Support on the night comes from a group of local acoustic musicians.

To find out how to get to The Blue Walnut go HERE

Email: ukbandbox@yahoo.co.uk