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Review: Please read the review of the HAM Ewan Carruthers tribute concert held at the Half Moon on January 29th 2011. It was written by Ray Dobson and entitled 'Well Worth the Journey'

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What's on at HAM in 2012....

HAM JUBILEE JAM

Featuring
FARINO and Friends and HULL UKULELE GROUP (HUG) (Afternoon – out door and Evening concert – in door) and LUCY MARSHALL at Elloughton Village Hall

As part of the village Jubilee celebrations, various village groups including Petuaria Players, Rachel Salmon's dance group, Hunsley Acoustic Music will be offering entertainment during the day at the village hall and its grounds. There will also be children's entertainment, craft stalls and refreshments. Hull Ukulele Group (HUG) will be holding a 'workshop' for anyone who wants to join in.It's great fun! The evening concert will feature 'Farino', two brilliant guitar players and a collection of fine musicians as well as the HUG !!!!

Hull Ukulele Group are used to playing gigs at street festivals, a burlesque night and on top of a narrow boat, and with all manner of music in their songbook (The Ramones, The Jungle Book, Kings of Leon), they are entertaining and perform songs we all know and join in.

*You can also join in on the afternoon Ukulele Workshop !!!!!. Instrument supplied or bring your own!

At only 16 years of age, Lucy Marshall is already achieving great things ! Self taught in piano and guitar and writing songs which are mature and well crafted, she is certainly a talent to listen out for in future. Lucy hopes to record her first EP album soon. Listen to her songs on My space!

Wild Geese presents 'Music from the Celtic Countries.'

Coming themselves from three different countries, Peter, Christina and Piet play music from all the countries the Celts have settled.

Songs from Ireland, Scotland, Nova Scotia, Galicia, Orkney, Wales and Brittany. Movingly played on Fiddles, Whistles, Bouzouki, Bodhran, Mandolin and the great Highland Pipes. Songs are performed in English, Gaelic, Gaidhlig.

Wild Geese are:

Peter "Oracle" Brennan Lead Vocals, Flat Back Bouzouki, Bodhran, Bones. Peter is known as 'The Oracle' , because of his uncanny ability to predict important events, e.g. Ireland's Grand Slam victory, also Holland's appearance in the World Cup final 2010.

Christina 'Lynx' Lloyd;  Fiddle, Bouzouki, Bodhran, Vocals. Christina is called the Lynx because of her subtle and catlike movements, when playing the Fiddle and Bouzouki.

Pieter Smits; Guitar, Mandola, Backing Vocals. He is called Lightning because of his blindingly dynamic guitar playing. After all the highs and lows of rock music, which ended in the production of a self written and well received album, at the end of the 20th century Pieter " Lightning" Smits turned to acoustic music.

The group also like to bring friends along on stage with them such as Rachel Curry, Heinz Trosser, German piper Angelica, Dutch piper Ewald and more!

Find out more about and listen to Wild Geese on their own website

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Wild Geese

Pete Brennan

Christina Lloyd

Pieter Smits

www.wildgeese.nl/Eindex.html

TCT Sessions - Moonbeam Folk festival

Confirmed acts for the 2012 Moonbeams Wold Top Festival …
Show of Hands, Richard Digance, The Duncan McFarlane Band, The Young Un’s, Circus Envy, Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin, Sweet Dixie Dreams, Henry Priestman, Wilful Missing, The Whiskey Dogs Hoedown band, The Heathen Kings, The Alligators, Anna Shannon, Richard Stephenson… and as part of the TCT sessions.. The Tom Townsend Band, Farino, Plumhall and John Watterson ‘FAKE THACKRAY’

HUNSLEY ACOUSTIC MUSIC - presents
TCT SESSIONS - MOONBEAMS 2012

Friday 13 July
6pm – 6.45pm PLUMHALL
Formerly of Chumbawamba, Waking the Witch and Accidental Tourists, Michelle Plum has teamed up with Nick B Hall of The Hall Brothers to bring you exciting acoustic roots music as plumhall. Together they have created a sound which delivers powerful and emotive original songs, gorgeous harmonies and dynamic guitar playing. The pair's natural chemistry is plain to see,
and they capture hearts wherever they go

6.50pm – 7.25pm FARINO
With a unique sound and style Farino have been finding popularity and wide recognition in the busy and diverse Hull music scene. They have fused their many influences to create a show of high musicianship and high paced live shows. After their debut performance in the summer of 2007 at Hulls Stripped, the duo have become increasingly popular with acoustic clubs and festivals around the UK. Music Port, the UK's largest indoor music festival, is also a venue for the future, giving Farino the chance to play alongside some of the greats like, Toumani Diabaté, Billy Cobham and Ivo Papasov. With the release of their debut album "Circadian" the duo found more success with a deal for European digital distribution.

Saturday 14th July
4pm – 5pm TOM TOWNSEND BLUES BAND
The Tom Townsend Blues Band were formed as the resident band at Scarborough Blues Club and rapidly earned a reputation as one of the best blues bands in
the country. Fronted by singer/guitarist and songwriter Tom Townsend, they blend Jazz, Funk and Old-Timey Blues to create a modern and refreshing sound. Impressive musicianship and an intuitive feel make their original material and classic song choices something extra special.
Tom Townsend - Guitar & Vocals
Mark Gordon - Keyboards
Nick Boyes - Bass
Paul Tilley - Drums
"These guys have got it! My favorite band!" Gino Washington

5.15pm – 6.00pm John Watterson 'FAKE THACKRAY'
"John Watterson has made a proper tribute to this unique British song writer. Not only has he taken great care to replicate Jake's phrasing and emphasis but he has managed to play guitar in Jake's style too." Ralph McTell

John Watterson has performed the songs of Jake Thackray at festivals, concerts, clubs, after dinner venues and – most specially – to members of Jake's family. Jake's songs are exquisitely funny, satirical, incisive, irreverent, witty and gloriously un-PC – and sometimes all of these at the same time. Jake was a one off, his poetry broke the rules yet worked beautifully. He was a true craftsman of the English language, and his legacy of scores of songs continues to delight audiences of all ages today.

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Midsummer Music Madness

Its time for a little MADNESS again!

Following a well deserved rest (they wish!) Sheila, David and Will and the team are delighted to be able to announce another MIDSUMMER MUSIC MADNESS from 4pm on 21 July at The YPI – Chanterlands Avenue, Hull.

Plans are under way to present a great afternoon / evening's entertainment for you in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust unit at Castle Hill Hospital Cottingham with live music promises auction and much more.

Teenage Cancer Trust builds specialist units within NHS hospitals, bringing young people together to be treated by teenage cancer experts in a place designed just for them. These units are designed to feel like a home from home, where young people will be comfortable. The walls are bright, the furniture is funky, there might be pool tables and a jukebox, and there's always a place to watch films and surf the net

The afternoon will comprise of some great acoustic acts including the popular Loose Covers and Hull Ukulele Group. Later we will stage a great band 'Something Nasty in the Woodshed!!! whose popularity is growing all the time with their unique brand of roots music. After the promises auction, the brilliant 'THE CONTRABAND' will take us to the end of the evening with songs we all know and love . A lively night is in store for all!!

Bring a picnic – bring the sunshine but do come and join us! – More information will be posted soon.

Bands Confirmed

THE CONTRABAND

THE CONTRABAND are five excellent musicians from the area and they set out to entertain you by covering a brilliant selection of songs for your listening pleasure ! Cover versions excellently delivered include songs by Bruce Springsteen, Joe Cocker, Lennon & McCartney, Paul Weller, Justin Currie, Neil Finn, The Faces, Stevie Wonder, The Small Faces, David Gray, U2, Elvis Costello, Roxy Music, Alan Partridge -- Ah ha! Band members are - Nick Holmes - Vox/Guitar, Paul Scott - Vox/Guitar, Simon Holmes - Vox/Bass, Big Al - Keyboards, Mark Whitehand – Drums. They will get you up dancing!

Listen on MySpace

SOMETHING NASTY IN THE WOODSHED

Over the last five years or so, Something Nasty have built a strong reputation as a lively and entertaining festival band probably best categorised as Rock/Folk.

Featuring bagpipes, banjo, mandolin, guitars and percussion, they play an eclectic mix of music ranging from the Celtic and English traditions through to topical self-penned material. Their arrangements reflect a wide diversity of individual influence and experience and they are popular at music festivals all over with their lively roots based music.

Listen on MySpace

LOOSE COVERS

Dave Richardson on guitar and Jude's velvety voice performing blues/Jazz numbers make another trip across the border for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Dave and Judy wowed the audience last year with their raunchy style of Jazz, Blues/Rock covers from the likes of Van Morrison, and Rod Stewart

HULL UKULELE GROUP

Hull Ukulele Group are used to playing gigs at street festivals, a burlesque night and on top of a narrow boat, and with all manner of music in their songbook (The Ramones, The Jungle Book, Kings of Leon), they are entertaining and perform songs we all know and join in.

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Jo-Ann and Becky, THE HALEY SISTERS, were born and raised in West Yorkshire, in the village of Harden just outside of Bingley. From a very early age they followed in their parents footsteps showing a strong interest in music, especially Country Music.

The Haley Sisters first appeared professionally back in 1989, when they launched themselves into a successful singing career. Since then they have appeared at leading venues, festivals, theatres and clubs throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe, gaining massive popularity by virtue of their natural talent, dedication and down to earth personalities.

They have received numerous awards and accolades from the Most Promising New Act - British Country Music Association (1990) to Song of The Year (Somewhere Along The Road) - UK Radio Awards (2005).

In June 1993 guitarist Brian Smith joined them, having previously worked in Nashville, Tennessee, on Crystal Gayle's Three Good Reasons album.
Jo-Ann, Becky and Brian are still performing as a trio today.
In 1997 the Haley Sisters created their own independent record label :- Comet Records

Members:
Becky :- Vocals, acoustic rhythm/lead guitar.
Jo-Ann :- Vocals, bass guitar.
Brian :- Rhythm/lead guitar, percussion, Jaws Harp and a little bit of banjo .. ..

Find out more and listen on My Space

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John Watterson (Fake Thackray)

John Watterson has performed the songs of Jake Thackray at festivals, concerts, clubs, after dinner venues and – most specially – to members of Jake’s family.

Jake’s songs are exquisitely funny, satirical, incisive, irreverent, witty and gloriously un-PC – and sometimes all of these at the same time. Jake was a one off, his poetry broke the rules yet worked beautifully. He was a true craftsman of the English language, and his legacy of scores of songs continues to delight audiences of all ages today.

John's appreciation and love of Jake Thackray's music is obvious to his audience. John’s performance is a celebration of the man that was Jake Thackray - his work, his genius and his very essence, an essence that the new age of music lovers are in danger of missing out on.

John is a talented guitarist and vocalist and has that engaging quality that makes you want to listen to his performance. When you wrap these ingredients up in the songs of Jake Thackray the result is a highly entertaining, heartfelt tribute to one of the finest songwriters of the 20th century.

"'Fake Thackray' is so good that when I heard his CD.I was convinced it was Jakes album. Fake Thackray is a must see act so check him out." Dave Pegg, Fairport Convention

Find out more about John on his website

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October
Saturday 20th
Village Hall
Elloughton
8pm Start

THE CARRIVICK SISTERS

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The Carrivick Sisters

The Carrivick Sisters are twins Laura and Charlotte Carrivick from South Devon, England.
They play a variety of bluegrass instruments (mainly guitar, mandolin, banjo, dobro and fiddle) with vocal harmonies and are both songwriters. Although their background is in bluegrass, their music has a strong folk influence which is evident in their original songs, many of which are inspired by their local landscape and stories.

The Carrivick Sisters are experienced performers, having played all over the UK, in Europe, and in Canada. They have recorded four CD's so far: "My Own Two Feet" in 2006; "Better Than 6 Cakes" in 2007; "Jupiter's Corner" released in April 2009; with "From the Fields" released on the 22nd August 2011 to much critical acclaim.

In 2007 they won the South West Busker's and Street Entertainer's Competition, gaining themselves their first spot at Glastonbury Festival. In 2008 Laura achieved 2nd place at the Rocky Grass Fiddle Contest in America. More recently, the Carrivick Sisters were finalists in the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards 2010.

"I am very impressed by The Carrivick Sisters, one of the best young duos I've heard. The girls sing and play as one and their work is characterised by great musicality. They are not only very talented instrumentalists and singers but they write really good songs as well." – Ralph McTell

Laura - Having wanted to play violin since she was about 4, Laura finally got her first fiddle at 9 or 10. Starting out with strict classical training, she got bored of this and started to rebel by playing along to Chieftains CDs. Several years later however, she found bluegrass which seemed even more fun, and equally as important, faster! Bluegrass led both the twins to Sore Fingers Summer Schools where they heard the dobro for the first time when Sally Van Meter was teaching there. Laura was hooked and decided to take it up about a year later. In September 2008, Laura bought a cello which can be heard on a couple of tracks on "Jupiter's Corner". Through the years Laura has also picked up the guitar and mandolin.

Charlotte - Charlotte started out on classical guitar when she was 9, partly self taught and partly taught by their dad. When Laura joined the school folk group, Charlotte followed and picked up the mandolin. Also self taught, until she attended Matt Flinner's mandolin course at Sore Fingers and realised she had it all wrong! Soon after, with her mandolin playing back on the right track, she started to flatpick the guitar. In the summer of 2008, she took up the clawhammer banjo.

Find out more and listen to the Carrivick sisters at their myspace site

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Prelude

Prelude, was formed by Brian Hume and fellow guitarist/vocalist Ian Vardy in 1970. They persuaded Irene Hume to join them in 1971 and under the name of Trilogy, started to play local folk clubs in the Newcastle area.

Ditching the name Trilogy in favour of the more evocative Prelude, the trio released 'Edge Of The Sea' b/w 'Looking For Indians' in March 1972. However this proved something of a false start, and it was only when they moved to the more adventurous Dawn label in the summer of 1973 that Prelude's career began to take off.

Prelude were heavily influenced on both a musical and lyrical level by American harmony-based soft rock acts like Simon and Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, Crosby Stills Nash and Young. However the stand out track of the album was an inspired adaptation of 'After The Goldrush', on which Irene's lead vocal emphasised the latent hymnal qualities of Neil Young's back-to-the-land lament.

'After The Goldrush' was duly issued as a single in November 1973. Following live Prelude performances on both Capital Radio and Radio One, it quickly became a worldwide success, reaching the top 20 in the UK, No 12 in the USA and No1 in both Canada and Australia.
The group were committed to live work, notably a support slot on a nationwide Ralph McTell tour, followed by a headlining European jaunt that took in Holland, Belgium and Germany, and were unable to find time to record an immediate follow up. The next release, an adaptation of the Beatles 'Here Comes The Sun' wasn't released until July 1974.
A re-released version of 'After The Goldrush' then hit No. 21 and was followed by a top 75 hit with their unique interpretation of the old Roy Orbison classic 'Only The Lonely' in the summer of 1982.

They continued to tour and delight audiences throughout the 80's, touring with Don McClean and Joan Armatrading. Ian Vardy left the band in 1985 and Irene and Brian played as a duo with various musicians joining them until1998 they were joined by Chris Ringer on bass In 2009 Ian Vardy joined Prelude on stage as a guest and from then on he started rehearsing and performing with the band. Leading to plans to record a new album in late 2011 with new material from Brian and Ian. Chris decided to depart in September 2011 and the decision was taken that the band would go back to the original trio but would use bass and percussion where appropriate.

Brian Hume: guitar and vocals
Irene Hume: vocals and percussion
Ian Vardy: guitar and vocals

MEAN EYED CAT - HAM Christmas bash!

The ever popular quintet from Hull play country and americano covers and originals ("serve up Southern fried music in meaty bite sized chunks") and will soon have you clapping, singing and stamping your feet.

Lynn, Pete, Rob, Frank and Anita between them play no less than 10 Guitars, Banjo, Pedal Steel, Mandolin, Keyboards, Violin, Bass and Drums and they still have time to sing with some fine harmonies thrown in!

Mean Eyed Cat wowed the audience at the 2008 Beverley Folk Festival with their versions of some famous and some not so famous songs. “Pop and rock meet country and swing with a satisfying crunch.”

Warning “mean eyed cat can cause addiction to foot tapping stomping swampy music, so listen with caution”.

Not to be missed and will ensure that HAM finishes on a high note for 2010.

Find out more at the Cat's MySpace site

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Landermason

Fiona Lander and Paul Mason collectively known as 'Landermason' have been writing, recording and performing together for ten years. Multi instrumentalist Fiona (vocals, piano, whistles, saxes, clarinet and recorder) and Paul (guitars and vocals) have developed a unique sound which displays their undoubted talents. They combine both traditional and contemporary folk with jazz and other styles in their beautiful and striking arrangements.

Landermason have recorded and produced 4 CD's to date on their own label LAMA Records. Tracks from two of their albums 'The Reason' and 'Angel of the North' have gained national airplay on BBC Radio 2 and 3 as well as on many other radio shows across the network.

Their LIVE sound is impressive, full of variety and with plenty of audience interaction. Often described as 'refreshingly different', Landermason are equally at home entertaining audiences in folk and acoustic music clubs, theatres, festivals, village halls and pubs and are proud to have performed at some of the UK's best known live music venues.

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