A MONTHLY MUSIC EVENING RUN BY PEOPLE PASSIONATE ABOUT KEEPING MUSIC LIVE, TO BRING YOU THE VERY BEST IN ACOUSTIC MUSIC
June 19th - Thursday
CLAUDE BOURBON – Claude’s amazing guitar playing is so unique and distinct he often leaves his audience wondering how exactly he does it. His musical roots are blues but his music has and will continue to evolve over the years. With support from local folk-bluesman (and radio DJ!) CARL CAPE Admission £7 www.myspace.com/claudebourbon
July 17th - Thursday
BILLY MITCHELL – Since Lindisfarne's retirement in 2003, Billy has embarked on a very successful solo career with his Backtrackin' show and CD, and in 2005 he recorded The Devil's Ground album, which received critical acclaim and extensive radio play. Roots is thrilled to present this superb artist. And in the week of the Rothbury Traditional Music Festival, Billy will be supported by a stunningly talented local fiddler, STUART FENWICK. Admission £8
August 14th - Thursday
MIKE WHELLANS - Scotland's only (as far as we know) one-man blues band - and there aren't that many in the UK either - with his guitars, mouth-harps, vocals and drum-kit - and of course his show-stopping, "mouth percussion"; a real tour de force. The most dynamic one-man blues band any side of the Forth delta. Admission £8 www.mikewhellans.com/
September 11th - Thursday
MEGSON – Stu and Debbie wowed us with their phenomenal talents in 2007 – incredible voices, gorgeous harmonies, great guitar playing, and fantastic original songs. These are a must-see duo! With support from a superb singer-songwriter who has toured with Megson on many occasions – GARETH DAVIES-JONES. A very special bill indeed! Admission £7
www.megsonmusic.co.uk/www.headingwestmusic.com/home.php
October 9th - Thursday
KENT DUCHAINE – This Minnesota born Grammy nominated and W.C. Handy Award winner is on tour in the UK with his authentic Delta and Urban blues, along with his own songs. “He is one of the few players who can play Robert Johnson material with conviction and power”. Famed for his live shows, do not miss this gig!! Admission £8 www.kentduchaine.com/
October 30th - Thursday
CATHRYN CRAIG & BRIAN WILLOUGHBY – American singer-songwriter Cathryn and accomplished British guitarist Brian create an intimate atmosphere with songs about life experience, coupled with amusing anecdotes. Great favourites here at Roots. Admission £8
www.craigandwilloughby.com/nfduobiog.htm
November 27th – Thursday
BOB FOX – What a way to finish the season! A firm favourite here at Roots, Bob always was one of the scene's superior singers and his voice is as confident and ebullient as it ever was. Admission £8 www.bobfoxmusic.com
