8pm
- The Legion: Mark Radcliffe and The Family Mahone
Please
note this show is now SOLD OUT
Playing
not only Irish drinking songs but also English drinking songs and
Scottish drinking songs, a whole range of musical idioms as you'd
expect from a whole range of musical idiots, the members of the
Family Mahone have also pursued other careers.
Mark
Radcliffe (aka DJ) has become a well known if little respected presenter
on BBC Radio 2 where he is assisted by Christy, and Charlie is also
a star of the mixing desk and microphone with the aforementioned
Corporation. The Boy Lard, Mark and Christy also occasionally make
up the legendary Shirehorses.
In
addition Doc and Christy often perform with that little grey haired
geezer with the funny jumper as Full House. Donal meanwhile continues
to be the best undiscovered action painter in Wincham whilst the
ever resourceful Rusty is a flourishing entrepreneur in the hidden
byways of Chester and the internet, and can be easily recognised
by his Jethro Tull style cod-piece.
Please
note this show is now SOLD OUT
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8pm - Marquee
Stage: Tommy Kirkpatrick & the Beautiful Noise
Rocky,
bluesy, jazzy, moody and talented; that’s the Tommy we know
and love!
Think
Jack Johnson with attitude, think Damien Rice with the musicianship
of Ben Folds.
Mix
with The Beautiful Noise – bringing a level of fun and spontaneity
rarely seen in live performance.
And
still, add to this the utterly involving and mesmerising experience
of watching Tom Kirkpatrick. One of those rare finds – a singer
songwriter with a genuine sincerity, matched only by his talent
and passion of performing, for you.
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8pm –
Folk Club Stage, Boars Head: Northwich Folk Club hosts - Jonathan
Kelly
"Jonathan
Kelly, the man who wrote the Ballad Of Cursed Anna!...He's dead
isn't he?" that's the comment you usually hear when you mention
his name, well no he's not! he's alive and well and has agreed to
play a few concerts after requests from his many fans and we are
pleased to announce that we have managed to obtain his services
for the festival.
Jonathan
who recorded the legendary albums "Twice Around The Houses"
and "Wait Until They Change The Backdrop" retired disenchanted
with the music scene in 1975. His performances are legendary and
many famous artists such as Eric Clapton, Gary Moore and the Sutherland
brothers worked on his albums, So book a ticket now and don't miss
your chance to see this great artist perform all his hits as well
as some stunning new compositions!
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9.45pm
- Marquee Stage: The Dylan Project
Take four of Britain's most talented folkrock musicians and a unique
singer, add the repertoire of a genius, and you've got the recipe
for a dream band. The musicians in question are Gerry Conway (drums
and percussion), Simon Nicol (guitars), Dave Pegg (bass), PJ Wright
(slide and electric guitars, pedal steel) and the singer is Steve
Gibbons. As The Dylan Project, they present an exhilarating tribute
to the work of arguably the greatest postwar songwriter in the English
language – Bob Dylan.
Don't
be misled by the word 'tribute'. Although the phrase "tribute
band" can mean a slavish facsimile or a big-name cash-in, The
Dylan Project is far more than a mere copycat act. The members bring
their own distinctive take on the music, Steve Gibbons interprets
the lyrics with stylish individuality and, above all, respect for
a master writer and performer shines through every word, every note.
As Mojo's reviewer said: "The Dylan Project is a tribute in
the best possible sense. Touching and deftly handled, it makes you
marvel, once again, at the scope and majesty of this singular writer's
work."
There
is so much to relish in the Dylan Project. For a start there's the
laconic and charismatic Steve Gibbons, sounding uncannily like Dylan
while retaining his own inimitable vocal style. As well as Steve's
homage to Dylan himself, the Project's musicians are equally fine
interpreters of the virtuosity of The Band. There's PJ Wright’s
scintillating slide and haunting pedal steel; Simon Nicol adding
compelling rhythm guitar and fine backing vocals; Dave Pegg bringing
his beautifully subtle and powerful bass lines, and Gerry Conway
holding the whole groove with a tour de force on drums and percussion.
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The
Middlewich Folk & Boat Festival 2006
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