THE LAMB FOLK CLUB

upstairs at the Lamb Inn, Church Street, Eastbourne

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first and third Wednesday of each month

All welcome – Pay on the door – 8.30pm start

Nick Hennessey at the Eastbourne Storyteller’s Club

Friday 26^th September

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2008 Programme:

2nd January 2008 – Open Stage - £1

After the difficulties of 2007, a new year of great music beckons! As always, a warm welcome awaits both audience and performers.

16^th January – Pigs Ear - £4

A welcome return from a terrific quartet who, between them, play over a dozen instruments! Their repertoire, although wide-ranging, is firmly rooted in the British folk tradition.

6^th February – Benji Kirkpatrick - £4.50

Benji is a key member of both Bellowhead and Faustus, an engaging performer with a unique and distinctive bouzouki/guitar style that is fresh and powerful!

20^th February – Brian Stimpson - £1.50

Our resident guitar and banjo picker presents a lively mix of American roots music.

5^th March – Zoox - £4

Using a fabulous range of instruments (from contrabassoon to congas), this superb trio serves up a cocktail of new melodies and traditional tunes with a delicate balance of strings, wind and percussion.

19^th March – Steve Ashley - £4.50

Singer and guitarist Steve co-founded the legendary Albion Country Band and played a key role in the development of English folk rock with his classic album “Stroll On”.

His acclaimed new album “Time and Tide” cements his reputation as one of our very finest songwriters.

2^nd April – Kevin Barber and Mark Taylor - £4

Acoustic Americana played on guitar, mandolin, banjo and dobro from a supremely talented and entertaining duo.

16^th April – Open Stage - £1

New singers, musicians, storytellers etc.always welcome.

7^th May – Eric Andersen - £5

A rare chance to hear a legendary songwriter who emerged from the Greenwich Village folk scene alongside Bob Dylan and Phil Oches in the early 1960s. Eric’s songs, such as “Violets of dawn” and “Thirsty boots”, have been recorded by artists all over the world, including Johnny Cash, Judy Collins and Peter, Paul and Mary. With 25 albums and a career spanning 40 years, Eric has proved to be a unique and enduring artist with a broad and ageless audience.

21^st May - Terry Fougere - £1.50

Laid back and classy folk and blues incorporating some excellent self-penned material.

4^th June – Rattlebone - £1.50

Well chosen, mainly traditional, songs and tunes from a popular multi-instrumental band led by Stuart Walker.

18^th June – Peter Finger - £5

Germany’s Peter Finger is at the forefront of the acoustic guitar revival and is regarded as one of the world’s finest finger-style guitarists. With jaw-dropping technical skills and melodic invention, expect a remarkable live show. Do not miss!

2^nd July 2008 – The Outside Track - £5

With a truly diverse line up from Scotland, Ireland, England and Canada, this five-piece draw from their different cultures to deliver dynamic traditional music with a modern twist. Their newest member is fiddler Lauren MacColl, BBC Young Musician of the Year 2005!

16^th July – Open Stage - £1

A warm and attentive audience awaits, performers free.

6^th August- Chris Moreton - £4

From bluegrass to Handel, Chris is a world-class musician and winner of Guitarist Magazine’s Guitarist of the Year Award. Not only that, he’s funny, sings and plays banjo and mandolin! “The best bluegrass guitarist in the country”, The Independent.

20^th August – Open Stage - £1

Usually spots consist of two songs, newcomers always welcome.

3^rd September - Triskel - £5

Playing over a dozen instruments between them, this exciting 5-piece band has enjoyed fantastic responses from audiences since coming together in 2006. Their repertoire is drawn mainly from the Irish and Scottish traditions, played with great drive and energy!

17^th September – Steve Tilston - £5

According to Dirty Linen magazine, Steve “can stand shoulder to shoulder with any guitarist/songwriter in the world”. That sums up our own opinion and the return of this much-celebrated songsmith should not be missed!

1^st October – Dave Rannie and Friends - £1.50

An infectious mix of humour and mainly traditional songs from our Dave, performed in his own inimitable style!

15^th October – Brian Willoughby and Cathryn Craig - £5

As lead guitarist with The Strawbs for 25 years, Brian’s extraordinary guitar skills are much admired. Add Cathryn’s wonderful songs and supreme ability to handle vocals in the styles of country, blues and folk and you have one of our favourite duos.

5^th November - Waxus - £4

Featuring fiddle, whistle, guitar, bouzouki and four voices, Waxus take their inspiration from the finest Irish traditional bands and come highly recommended!

19^th November – Black Strap Molasses - £1.50

Interpreting songs by the likes of Loudon Wainwright and The Strawbs, this popular 5-piece is known for its vocal harmonies, strong rhythms and adventurous repertoire!

3^rd December – Kath Tait - £4

Originally from New Zealand, Kath takes her songwriting inspirations from the chaos of modern life! Her wonderfully melodic songs are guaranteed to astound, astonish, shock, make you think and make you laugh!

17^th December – Christmas Party - Free

Come and join the festivities with food, giant raffle, free entry and more!

Floor singers are welcome but please arrive early or phone in advance. Admission for floor singers is half price when full admission is £4 or more, otherwise there is no charge.

Residents: Nick Wescott, Terry Fougere, Brian Stimpson, Dave Rannie

Enquiries: (01323) 728268 or 638811

Email: lambfolkclub@freeuk.com

THE RUINED HOUSE OF SKIN

Performed By

NICK HENNESSEY

INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED STORYTELLER

The story of a great search and the ultimate journey, that lays bare our thirst for truth.

"The hag, a ruined house of skin and bone, sits winding up a thread. It is a thread that draws us slowly, inevitably into the withered arms of age. It is our ruin. But on her tongue is a song, on her breath the fragrance of truth."

Nick is a dynamic and engaging performer, full of warmth, imagination, and skill. He has devised this performance from his deep knowledge and love of Irish mythology.

[As Guest of Eastbourne Storytellers]

Friday, 26th September, 7.30 PM

The Lamb Pub, High Street (A259)

In The "Old Town" district of Eastbourne

Tickets: Five Pounds (at the door).