Upcoming Gigs :
BILLY MITCHELL (EX-LINDISFARNE)
October, 3 Fri 8:00pm
Billy Mitchell, highly acclaimed lead singer of the legendary folk
rock band, Lindisfarne, takes centre stage with his own one-man show, at the Nailers,
Belper on Friday, 3 October.
As Lindisfarne’s career drew to a close in
2003, Billy Mitchell, began reflecting on the people, places, adventures and, most of all,
the songs that had given his life on the road such vitality and excitement. Billy in
concert is a feast of music, memories and humour drawn from his own very successful
musical career, including his early days with Jack The Lad, through the many north-east
bands he has fronted to the present day.
His wonderful musicianship and charm
is delighting audiences on this current tour with the songs of Buddy Holly, Muddy Waters
and Lennon and McCartney, interspersed with his own self-penned-gems.
Described as
having “one of the greatest voices of our time” Billy Mitchell is not to be
missed.
Venue: The Nailers Concert Room, Football Ground, Bridge Street (A6) Belper DE56 1BA
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DERBY TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL 24-25-26 OCTOBER
October, 24 Fri 6:00pm
This 3 day Festival 24-25-26 October is held inside the delightful and comfortable Derby Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby. The whole of the prestigious Assembly Rooms is given over to hosting the music, song, dance and performing arts that takes place during the Festival. It's friendly, welcoming, is fully equipped and suitable for everyone, making it a dream of a venue for October Festival-goers. Hot food is available, snacks, drinks all excellent facilities, and if that's not enough to tempt you, we also put artists on at the The Guildhall Theatre, just across the Market Place. It's a full 3 days of concerts, ceilidh, songs, sessions, workshops and lots of social friendliness.
With a very impressive guest list the Artists booked are - Bellowhead - Vin Garbutt - Finest Kind (Canada) - Julie Fowlis (Folk Singer of the Year) with her musicians -Bob Fox and Stu Luckley - Kerr-Fagan-Harbron - Elbow Jane - Les Barker - Pete Morton - RAM in their premier production of Waltzers and Wonders - The Wakes is in Town - Cross o'th Hands - Keith Kendrick and Sylvia Needham - Graham and Eileen Pratt - Dr Sunshine - Ian Wilson - Sergeant Musgraves Dance - Vicky Johnson
Venue:
Assembly Rooms and The Guildhall Theatre, Market Place, Derby
Price Information:
Early Bird Tickets will go on sale 1 March until 1 July at the Box Office 01332 255800.
For all other information, and Trade Stalls, please phone Mick on 01773 853428.
WHERE TO STAY
B&Bs:
Rangemoor Park Hotel
67-71 Macklin
Street, Derby DE1 1LF
www.rangemoorparkhotel.co.uk
tel 01332 347252
fax
01332 369 319
The Heritage Hotel
Macklin Street, Derby DE1 1LF
www.heritage-hotel.co.uk
tel 01332 341 741
The Royal Stuart Hotel
119 London Road, Derby DE1 2QR
www.thestuart.com
tel 01332 340 633
Days Hotel Derby
Derbyshire County Cricket Ground
Pentagon Roundabout
Derby DE21 6DA
www.dayshotelderby.com
tel 01332 363 600
Express
By Holiday Inn
Derby Pride Park
Wheelwright Way
Pride Park
Derby
DE24 8HX
www.hiexpress.com/derby-pridepk
tel 01332 388 000
fax 01332 388
038
International Hotel
288 Burton Road, Derby DE23 6AD
www.international-hotel.co.uk
tel 01332 369 321
Premier Inn
Wyvern Business Park
Derby
Distance – 2 miles out of Derby
www.premierinn.com
Tel 0870 2383313
RALPH MCTELL
November, 21 Fri 8:00pm
Ralph McTell, known for his virtuoso guitar style, is now celebrating
thirty years on the road. He is primarily a prolific and gifted songwriter, which makes
him one of Britain’s most consummate entertainers. As a great storyteller Ralph
McTell is perhaps best-known for his songs Streets Of London and
From Clare to Here. However, he has a wonderfully varied
repertoire to draw on, with new material being added along the way.
His one-man
show has been honed by 30 years playing in venues ranging from the Royal Albert Hall to
intimate regional theatres. Ralph McTell in concert is delivered with a style that invites
you into a unique world as he weaves a narrative that is both significant and poignant.
Ralph is playing to sellout concerts everywhere, so we are delighted he is
stopping off at the Guildhall for two special nights and bringing his unique songs to
Derby. The evening promises to be a spellbinding ninety minutes of songs, humorous
anecdotes and guitar virtuosity.
Billy Connolly described Ralph McTell as
“a national treasure” and in 2002 he was presented with the prestigious
Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
Venue: The Guildhall Theatre, Market Place, Derby DE1 3AH
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NEW ROPE STRING BAND / KEITH DONNELLY
November, 29 Sat 8:00pm
CHRISTMAS CAPERS:
Pete Challoner and Tim Dalling of The Old
Rope have joined forces with two great musicians, Jock Tyldesley and Vera van Heeringen to
form the amazing NEW ROPE STRING BAND. They play a big assortment of
things and all sorts of hoedown pan-celtic old-timey up-beat down-home music. All this is
combined with bizarre physical nonsense and clowning about - and singing - and dancing.
The sheer visualosity and laughableness of The New Rope String Band, plus the
amount of interesting things will bring pleasure to absolutely almost everyone.
With boundless energy, exuberant spectacles and beautiful music executed with kindness,
what could possibly go wrong?
Plus support, KEITH DONNELLY.
This stand-up comic, fall-down comedian, surreal snigger-songwriter, guitar-hero,
performance-artist, [tall] story-teller and all round good egg never ceases to astound his
audiences!
Venue: Assembly Rooms, Derby.
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KERFUFFLE / THE SHEFFIELD FOLK CHORALE
December, 13 Sat 8:00pm
KERFUFFLE is one of the premier young folk acts in the UK today.
Their music cannot be easily categorised and their vibrant arrangements draw on influences
from across Europe, incorporating tunes, songs and dances. Kerfuffle perform their
music with immense vitality and style.
Since the SHEFFIELD FOLK
CHORALE started in 2001 it's gone from strength to strength. At the
start the aim was simply to get together a choir to put on a Christmas carol concert
featuring some less well known carols and songs. The Spite Winter concert of 2001
was so successful and enjoyable, it was decided to sing on!
The Sheffield Folk
Chorale will introduce traditional folk music to new audiences and feature newly written
songs and carols with strong melodies in three or four part harmony.
Catch 'em
whilst you can.
Venue: Christ Church, Bridge Street, Belper, DE56 1BA
Price Information:
NEW YEAR CEILIDH WITH ROGUES GALLERY
February, 6 Fri 8:00pm
Details to follow.
Venue: Rolls Royce Pavilion, Moorways, Derby
Price Information:
BATTLEFIELD BAND
February, 21 Sat 8:00pm
Details to follow.
Venue: Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby
Price Information:
JUNE TABOR
March, 19 Thu 8:00pm
Details to follow.
Venue: Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby
Price Information:
FEAST OF FOLK
March, 28 Sat 8:00pm
Guests booked to date - John Tams and Barry Coope / Lau. More details to follow.
Venue: Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby
Price Information:
More information and booking details
For more details and booking please phone the Ticket Hotline
01773 853428
Payments by Credit Card or Cheque made payable to PR Promotions and send to PO Box 200, BELPER, Derbyshire DE56 2ZL