PRESS RELEASE: AN EVENING WITH TREVOR MOSS & HANNAH-LOU AND THE LANTERN PLAYERS
Saturday February 20th 2010 EVERSHOT Village Hall Doors open 8.00pm BAR £5 in advance, Limited tickets available in the door £6
The Lantern Players are- Banjamin Folke Thomas Jack Day Pepe Belmonte
With special local guests- THE SOMETIMES AND FOREVER BAND
and local folk legend- Bob Kirkpatrick
Following the release of Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou’s self-titled debut album on Loose Music, the pair will be eschewing the conventional live music circuit in favour of an enchanting tour of village halls, bringing along for company a handpicked selection of the best players from their famous London folk club, The Lantern Society.
Their back to basics jaunt around the southern counties embraces a more rustic approach, advertising via the local post offices, pubs and village notice boards.
‘The village hall, pub, post office and shop are the cornerstones of the community, in fact that’s all there is in our village. Our country is blessed with a plethora of beautiful and too often underused village halls, designed and purpose built for close knit communities to gather in and perform to one another.’
Establishing their thriving folk club ‘The Lantern Society’ in 2008 and just completing the maiden year of broadcasting ‘The Lantern Society Radio Hour’ a bimonthly online radio show to great success, Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou have become pivotal figures on the London folk and roots scene. Proof of this coming when The Camden Crawl, the capital’s biggest music festival headhunted the pair to sit alongside the industry’s elite on the festival committee for 2010.
Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou, keen to involve the local communities, have invited a selection of local acts from in and around each village to join the bill and pit their wits against the Big Smoke’s best.
The Lantern Society Radio Hour will be producing and broadcasting a very special ‘Can’t Wait For The Spring Tour’ edition, capturing live the essence of the journey and continuing the modern field recording odyssey that is The Lantern Society Radio Hour.
Plans are being made for a northern counties leg of the tour later in the year, followed by Scottish, Welsh and Irish legs.The album ‘Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou’ is released on 15th February 2010 on Loose Music.
For advance tickets:£5 Evershot Village Shop Buy tickets on line: £5 www.wegottickets.com/lantern Limited tickets on the door: £6 websites:
PRESS RELEASE: ArtsReach Presents... TOM LANGHAM'S HOT FINGERS Saturday January 23rd 2010 EVERSHOT Village Hall
Hot Fingers welcome you to an eclectic mix of vintage acoustic string music. On this journey they visit the hot jazz of 1920's New York and sophisticated 1930's Swing, including references to the king of gypsy swing, Django Reinhardt. This is mixed with vocals of song-writing greats such as Cole Porter and Irving Berlin, as well as novelty features from the likes of Cliff 'Ukulele Ike' Edwards. Tom 'Spats' Langham has crooned his way around the world with bands such as the Pasadena Roof Orchestra and has several times sold out venues on the Artsreach circuit. Although just a trio, the band can be seen removing three guitars, a double bass, a sousaphone, a banjo, a mandolin, two ukuleles, a clarinet, a tuba, and a pair of castanets from the band van. Fabulous entertainment!
Tickets: £7 for adults and £5 uner 18's.
For advance booking contact: Karen Hansen / Andrew Whittle 01935 83580 / 83471
Dave Saunders and Harry Skinner formed The Producers in 1990. They went on to be one the most popular blues outfit in the country at that time winning the 'Blues Band of the Year' award 4 times, releasing 7 CD albums one of which 'Ain't No Love in the World' was nominated for the 'Best Blues Album' award.
The new 2009 version of The Producers includes original frontman Harry Skinner and bass player Dave Saunders. New recruits Ray Drury on organ/piano and Biff Smith on Drums and percussion complete the lineup of this new and exciting project.
Already receiving rave reviews, The Producers are regaining the loyal following which made them so popular in their previous forms. New material has been written and incorporated into their set which contains many of the previously recorded tracks.
"Our last appearance at Evershot Village Hall was Nov 11th 2000. How do we know? When Dave Saunders was there recently he spotted a Producers poster from that very event preserved behind the Bar!" website:www.producersbluesband.co.uk
Tim Laycock returns with his popular show of favourite readings and songs featuring the humorous side of Thomas Hardy's writing. Hardy's novels and poems contain some richly comic characters and situations, which Tim brings vividly to life through spoken word, folksong and music, with fiddle accompaniment from Colin Thompson.
Tickets: £6 for adults and £4 for children.
For advance booking contact: Karen Hansen01935 83580 or from Evershot Village shop
Doors open 8.00pm BAR £6.00 on door Phil Ram is coming home!! Yep, Phil's (London based) HIGH ENERGY prankster rock band is coming to West Dorset for one night only!!
Phil and the guys already have one album under their belt - Time to go Wild! - which you can listen to or buy on-line by clicking here!
However, If you come down to the Hall to hear them play live on the 26th, Phil has promised a free CD of their very latestest album to everyone that makes it out that night to Evershot!!
Support your local Live Music Scene. See you there!
PRESS RELEASE: SHIP OF FOOLS to play WAKKY RACES FESTIVAL 2009 Sunday August 23rd 2009 EVERSHOT Cricket Ground
SHIP OF FOOLS 6.30pmFREE Performance
BAR, HOG ROAST & LIVE MUSIC FROM MIDDAY Everyone Welcome - Admission Free
Ten teams of six people subjecting themselves to the bizarre, warped and twisted concoction of games and races that create the eccentricity of Evershot Wakky Races. The infamous Evershot Wakky Races typically involves gallons of water and a concoction of messy things, as well as an extraordinary array of “high tech” props. You can’t fail to have a fantastic fun-filled, action packed day and all are guaranteed to end up very wet, filthy dirty and exhausted!
Spectators are welcome, the more the merrier, admission is free, BAR, HOG ROAST and MUCH MORE throughout the day. Come and be entertained by the hilarious antics of the teams as they attempt to rise to the challenges of the Evershot Wakky Races.
For further details and team entry forms contact Steve Crate 01935 83520
(Entries on a first-come-first-served basis - £36 per team of 6 persons)
All proceeds in aid of Evershot Parish Hall, Registered Charity No. 206475
These dazzling 15 piece festival favourites take Balkan and Klezmer music as their starting point for a searing live musical journey that has captured audiences around the country. With massed ranks of fiddles, brass, vocals and much more besides, their blazing passion onstage creates a swirling spectacle of sensation and sound which in the last few years they have brought to London's Barbican, and festivals including Glastonbury, Sidmouth and, locally, the Larmer Tree. Don't miss!
Evershot is holding the Street Fairs again (after being (1) stormed out and (b) re-forming a new management group.)
Mark this date Sunday 12th July 12-5p.m in your summer diary and this year we are planning to hold a Local to Dorset Food Festival at the same time in the Hall. This will celebrate the fantastic foods produced on our doorstep by people who really know and love what they're doing. Anyone in this category who would like to participate please contact me by email jill.v.williams@hotmail.co.uk
Stallholders Book your space now
The Food Festival will be co-ordinated by the manager of The Acorn Inn, Jack Mackenzie and I will pass on your details to him. There is accommodation both in & outside of the Hall and electricity can be provided to a limited number of applicants. Approximately 16 places are available inside and approx.20/25 outside. Three have already been taken and several in the pipeline, so don't be too 'shy' in coming forward!
Other stall holders are welcome to apply, but I'm afraid all the plant stall places are taken, but we can offer plenty of opportunities for other interests.
The Acorn Inn will be hosting a live band and a hog-roast alongside all-day pub opening, to be followed in the evening by another live band and further hog-roasting.
Stompin' Dave's Electric Band, is a new project from Stompin' Dave. Known mainly for his eccentric banjo, acoustic guitar & fiddle playing whilst simultaneously singing & tap dancing, Stompin' Dave's excellent electric guitar playing, band leading, & song writing is highlighted in this new band. Previously known to all as Dr Stomp, Dave has 'stomped' his way through many a festival with his stage show bordering on mania and his stamina bordering on impossible! He now presents his electric Blues band still leading with his characteristic eccentricity and now with Boogie-woogie piano!
PRESS RELEASE: LITTLE ACORNS EASTER LUNCH AND EASTER EGG HUNT
Sunday April 19thst 2009EVERSHOT Village Hall
12.30pm £8.50 - children £4.50 (Including Easter Egg Hunt)
On Sunday 19th April at 12.30 pm, Little Acorns will again be holding their annual Easter Lunch. This is a great fundraiser for Little Acorns and it is also a really good, fun occasion! Why not come along and take a peek at our garden too! Anyone is welcome to come but tickets need to be purchased in advance. It cost £8.50 per adult and £4.50 per child (over 2s), this includes a large 2 course Sunday lunch, afterwards there is an Easter Egg Hunt around the village to help the lunch go down and tea and coffees available when you get back. There is a choice of beef, pork or vegetarian for the main course and lots of lovely puddings for afters.
Tickets are available from the playgroup and at the shop, but hurry as tickets sell fast. MENU
Local free ranch pork, beef and vegetarian option, with all the trimmings and pudding. Bring your own wine, cutlery and plates.
EASTER EGG HUNT AND EAST BONNET COMPETITION
2.oopm £3.00 per family
Tickets: The Evershot Village Shopor Sarah Langley 01935 83860
If you're having a spring clean then be sure to drop any jumble thaqt's worth Jumblin' the week prior to the 4th at the Village Hall between 9.30am and 1.30pm week days.
Those charming purveyers of old skool Ska and RocksteadyBoy Le Montiare up to their usual brassy/dancey stuff, returning to Evershot village hall on Saturday 28th March.For this gig they are excited to be joined by the legendary Rico RodriguezMBE on Trombone. Rico is one of the originals of Jamaican music. He was a pupil in the 1940's at the Alpha Boys School, alongside many other future star names of Ska & Reggae. Rico was taught trombone by fellow pupil Don Drummondand was soon playing on early Ska recordings in Kingston. He came to live in England in the early 60's along with Prince Buster and others, bringing the sounds of the Carribean with them.
Rico's enthusiastic reaction to Boy le Monti's debut album last year ..."you're playing MY music", has led to him visiting a hidden corner of North Dorset to play with the band. The gig at Evershot promises to be a cracker!
Jo Freya plays pioneering folk and acoustic music, and is probably best known for playing with The Old Swan Band, Blowzabella and Token Women.
Jo's performances based around her fabulous new CD release 'Female Smuggler' feature her emotive lyrics and multi-instrumental compositions on saxes, clarinet, whistles and piano, with a range of song material from comedy to wry observation, selected from the best of traditional and contemporary sources. Jo is joined by two members of Chumbawamba; singer and trumpeter Jude Abbott, and Neil Ferguson who sings, plays guitar, keyboards, bass... and somersaults, all at the same time.
Tickets: £ 7.00 for adults and £5.00 under 18's.
For bookings: 01935 83471 or from Evershot Village shop
The Secret Band have won this year's, last minute, 2008 'BAND-ON' Battle of the Bands. Joe Trudgeon (18), birthday-boy, competition-judge, band-organiser and musician, was given the difficult choice of choosing a last minute winner. Joe said, "The had to win they did the best song, they did a 'Suck my Band' song."
Thanks Everyone, thank you Ollie for comparing, Gavin for the masks and Sarah for singing so well! Chris for doing the sound. Thankyou Thankyou everyone for coming. Thankyou Joe and Beryl for looking after the girls. Happy Birthday Joe and Merry Christmas! x
This is a story about an old man who lives in a dreary junkyard, full of other people's broken and unwanted junk. He dreams that one day his life will be full of life, colour and sound. His wish is about to come true... The Tin Forest, for all 3+, is an uplifting, humorous and touching show, full of visual invention, puppetry and musical fun, with mechanical birds, a wind-up circus and exotic animals of all shapes and sizes. Although told without words, the show will have a sound-scape of live music and sound effects.
Workshops (for all 7+) will take place on the same day making instruments out of junk materials which will play a part in the performance.
Sunday 30th November 2008 8.00pm Evershot Village Hall
In the tradition and sounds of the 'Imbube' style, made famous by Ladysmith Black Mambazo, eight young men sing songs of love, hope, worship, courtship, hardship and African social commentary. The group transforms serious themes into joyous and celebratory songs using only the musical energy of bass and tenor voices, which with lively harmonies and tip-toe dance routines will truly mesmerise.
A public workshop with Umdumo will be available ahead of the Evershot performance at 3.30 - 6pm tickets £5.00 Bookings highly advised.
Tickets: £ 7.50 for adults and £5 for children. No concessions.
For bookings: 01935 83580 or from Evershot Village shop
A three course meal, bar and boogie woogie dancing music from Julian Philips and his Band
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Starter: Caramelised Onion Tart or Fresh Tomato Soup Main course: Chicken Chasseur or Beef Casserole served with dauphanoise potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Dessert: Pears Poached in Red Wine or Chocolate Torte.
Joe Trudgeon of Suck My Band fame and the Mojito Soundsystem will be celebrating his 18th Birthday, on his Birthday (23rd December 2008) at the infamous Evershot Village Hall with a cracking line-up of the hottest new bands in the area... watch this space for more info.
This is an invite only event. If you want to try and get a ticket then email in and tell us why!
ORPHEUS is an eight piece contemporary dance band offering fresh and original material; a blend of Soul/funk, Nu-jazz, Latin and Afrobeat. Their current set also includes familiar R'nB and Ska tunes. Orpheus will be headlining the first night of the Tolpuddle Martyrs Festivalon Friday18th July 2008.
Musicians: Amanda Woollett, vocals. Andrew Leppard, guitar. James Price, bass. Simon Hartung, alto sax, keyboards. Matt Huxley, trombone. Pete Dixon, tenor sax. Ben Stevens, drums and Jules Neubert, percussion.
You can here samples of their music on myspace/orpheusport including the song 'Can't go any further'.
Thursday 18th September 2008 at Bridport Arts Centre, admission £12 doors open 7:30
Afro-Latin Jazz with The Babatunde Lea Quartet
One of the most striking figures in jazz, the dreadlocked African garbed Babatunde Lea, hits Bridport with his Afro-Latin quartet to play their thrilling, tight and melodic jazz. San Francisco based Babatunde has worked with world famous artists such as Van Morrison, Stan Getz, Pharoah Sanders, Mickey Hart (Grateful Dead) Joe Henderson, McCoy Tyner, Hilton Ruiz and Leon Thomas (Santana) in his four decades in jazz.
Club Underground booked Babatunde Lea after seeing his scorching set at the Pizza Express jazz venue in Soho. The quartet are playing a Ronnie Scott’s residency in early October 2008 featuring BBC Jazz Awards “Best Instrumentalist” Tony Kofi.
“We are lucky to get such a world class musician to play in Bridport,” says promoter Matt Hayden. “This promises to be Bridport’s jazz gig of the year, I have not been so excited about a promotion since bringing Avishai Cohen to Bridport.”A gifted composer, drummer and percussionist, the Babatunde Lea Quartet will be featuring rising UK jazz stars Tony Kofi (saxes and flute) who has just won ‘Best Instrumentalist’ in the 2008 BBC Jazz Awards, Trevor Watkis (piano) and Larry Bartley (bass).
The San Francisco weekly described the Babatunde Lea US quartet as ‘a fiery example of everything that’s not dead about jazz.’
The Los Angeles Weekly said; ‘What you get a tightly disciplined, tightly arranged, Jazz Messengers-inspired soulful post-bop that’s propelled, rather than ruled, by its leader’s formidable technique.”
“Harkens back to the classic late-1960s Impulse label sound, where heroes like Coltrane and Pharaoh Sanders made some of the most soulful searching music ever... simply beautiful.” – The Beat
“Not since Mingus and Blakey has music bristled with a sense of message like this.” - Downbeat Magazine
Born in Nottingham of West African parents, Tony started his jazz education in Leicester and went on to study at Berklee. Experience in the Jazz Warriors in the 1980s led on to work with many of leading American musicians (including Branford Marsalis, Billy Higgins and Eddie Henderson, Andrew Hill and Sam Rivers) as well work in Gary Crosby’s Nu-Troop, Julian Joseph’s Big Band, Tim Richard’s Great Spirit, Byron Wallen’s Indigo and many others. His most recent CDs (All Is Know, dedicated to Monk, and Future Passed) have received widespread praise.
Trevor Watkis
Trevor Watkis started off playing the guitar at 10 years old before later switching to the piano. At 21 years old he was awarded a scholarship to study at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston Massachusetts, USA, where, being so close New York City, he was able to study with, hear and meet some of the world’s greatest jazz musicians, such as Mulgrew Miller, Betty Carter, Hank Jones, Cedar Walton, Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson and Freddie Hubbard.
Trevor has since established himself on the UK jazz scene as a highly respected pianist, band leader and composer, working with renowned artists from both the UK and USA (Courtney Pine, Jean Toussaint, Cleveland Watkiss, Ernest Ranglin, Gary Bartz, Kenny Garrett, the late Stanley Turrentine, Eddie Henderson, Betty Carter, Clifford Jarvis and many others).
Larry Bartley
Since studying at the Goldsmith College from 1988 - 91 with Howard Riley and Laurence Couty, Larry has become one of the most sought after bass players on the London jazz scene.
British based bands and musicians thathe worked with include Courtney Pine, Jean Toussaint, Denys Baptiste, Cleveland Watkiss, Byron Wallen, Steve Williamson, Julian Joseph, Andy Sheppard, Soweto Kinch, Juliet Roberts, Alex Wilson and Robert Mitchell.
He has also toured with visiting musicians such as Stanley Turrentine and Steve Grossman, and performed with dancer Sharon Wrey's at the Royal Opera House. Larry's playing is featured on many recordings by some of London's best-known jazz players.
Club Underground has a long history of bringing top flight musicians to Bridport. For more information call Matt Hayden 07957 550 232 or Paul Lashmar 07713 635 079
Sunday 17th August 2008, Bar and Hog Roast from Midday Everyone Welcome - Admission Free, The Cricket Ground, Evershot
Ten teams of six people subjecting themselves to the bizarre, warped and twisted concoction of games and races that create the eccentricity of Evershot Wakky Races. The now infamous Evershot Wakky Races typically involves gallons of water, dozens of eggs, bags of flour and other messy things, as well as a truly extraordinary array of “high tech” props. You can’t fail to have a fantastic fun-filled, action packed day and all are guaranteed to end up very wet, filthy dirty and exhausted! Spectators are welcome, the more the merrier, admission is free, BAR, HOG ROAST and MORE throughout the day.
Come and be entertained by the hilarious antics of the teams as they attempt to rise to the challenges of the Evershot Wakky Races.
For further details and team entry forms contact Steve Crate 01935 83520 (Entries on a first-come-first-served basis - £36 per team of 6 persons) All proceeds in aid of Evershot Parish Hall, Registered Charity No. 206475
Saturday 26th July 2008 8.00pm Evershot village hall STOMPIN' DAVE ALLEN'S Stompin' Extravaganza! American Roots Music featuring Stompin Dave & Stompin Dave's Electric Band live At Evershot Village Hall.
"A musical genius." Cornish Bluegrass Association
"Raw, unmitigated virtuosity." Lemonrock.com
"Generates enough energy to illuminate Blackpool."
Saturday March 8th 2008 EVERSHOT village hall Doors open 7.30pm for 8pm programme £8 on door
SECKOU KEITA Young new-generation Kora star, Seckou Keita, with a fantastic musical pedigree represents the emergence of a new generation of African musicians. He has a unique style on what is generally a gentle melodic instrument which is sure to get people out of their chairs and up on their feet! An unforgettable musical experience - last year his quartet performed four stunning sell-out concerts for Artsreach in a row, and this year the quartet are joined by vocalist Binta Sissou who brings new colours to their already amazing sound -
".....an inspired exponent of the Kora" The Guardian
Advance tickets:Evershot Village Shop or 01935 83471/01935 83580
Saturday, December 8th, 2007 EVERSHOT village hall 8PM £6 on door
BOY LE MONTI We are delighted to have our favourite Rock Steady, Reggae 5 piece Ska band back in the Dance Hall. Authentic rare grooves and old skool reggae numbers that are guaranteed to make hop. every single tune. If you haven't caught these stunning musicians yet, make a date for a pre-christmas dance that will melt away your winter blues away.
BOY LE MONTI Bridport Radio - Tuesday, 04 December 2007
Saturday October 27th 2007 EVERSHOT village hall Doors open 8.00pm BAR £6 on door THE SIDEKICKS are hoping to encourage anyone who loves a good band, and hates a plastic Halloween night, to get themselves up to Evershot Hall on Saturday the 27th October. Playing together as a 5 piece since 2001, the bands full-on sets have earned them a well-deserved reputation as a live act. Having a choice of 200+ songs, sets can include anything from Ian Dury to Toots and the Maytals, via Johnny Cash, or the Kinks to Stevie Wonder and the Who.
Always versions, never copies. SG ‘We’re not too hung up on trying to sound like the records, we stick close to the plot, but we want to make the music come alive, so if we lose it occasionally that’s us finding what we’re looking for… if you know what I mean.’
The line-up, fronted by West Dorset’s Sean Geraghty, features local music scene notables: Tom Hughes the Hammond Organ maestro from Weymouth’s psychedelic Rockers GOTHIC CHICKEN Dan Anderson a lead guitarist of sublime ability and frontman of Somerset’s R’n’B Legends MOTEL 6, Andy Hancock The top-drawer drums of Soul big-band DT8, and the rock-solid bass end of Laurie Higgins, who has sessioned and appeared with anyone worth playing with North of Portland Bill.
PRESS RELEASE: BEN WATERS Friday October 5th 2007 EVERSHOT village hall Doors open 8.00pm BAR £10 on door
One of the UK's finest pianists, and humorous performers, Ben Waters takes time off from his big band project, to make a welcome return to smaller venues. This is the man who barely in his early 20's played with the likes of Mick Jagger; Pete Townsend; Shakin' Stevens and the late Florida blues harp legend Rock Bottom! Ben mixes Boogie woogie, blues with a Dr John style New Orleans feel, and some good old time rock & roll. Come early cos Ben packs them in!
Friday 28th September 2007 EVERSHOT village hall Doors open 8.00pm BAR £6 £3.00 + £5.00 on door
Following the success of The Evershot Battle of The Bands earlier this year, the bands have formed a treaty and aim to give us their all on Friday 28th of September. Evershot is proud to welcome back some familiar and some new young faces. These original up and coming bands promise a night of inspired rock music and adrenalin packed performance. The line up includes
TheFree Radicals, a 3-piece from Beaminster 6th form, dynamic and rocking guitar solos and kicking drum beats. Astronauts and Parachutes, this years winners of The Evershot Battle of The Bands, who recently performed at West Bays ‘Inside Out Dorset’ event and return to us with their indie based rock sounds. Breaking Point, a Somerset based 4-piece heavy rock band, new to the hall and Suck My Band, a local favorite with a uniqueArt House Rock style. This looks to be an excellent night for lovers of the new and diverse.
Saturday, July 21, 2007 EVERSHOT village hall Doors open 8.00pm BAR £10 on door
As a tribute to the enormously talented pianist, the late Ian Stewart (Stu), the legendary Rocket 88 have got back together this year following a request from Stu's home town of Pittenweem in Fife to appear at a special 25th Anniversary Festival to commemorate Stu's life.
Stu died at the age of 47 in december 1985. He was a founder member of the Rolling Stones and can be heard with his distinctive boogie woogie style on many early Stones recordings. It was Charlie Watts and Stu's shared love of big band boogie, blues and jazz which prompted the formation of Rocket 88. This eight piece band, four horns and four rhythm, worked extensively during the 80's and into the 90's appearing at many festivals, clubs and on radio and tv, representing Britain at the Montreux Festival.
On the piano the band now has the well known blues artist Ben Waters who was a friend of and greatly inspired by Stu at the start of his career. In addition to Ben the line-up is:-
Willie Garnet & Olaf Vas, Saxophones John Picard & Mike hugh, Trombones Roger Smith, Bass/ vocals Jimmy Roche, Guitar Sam Kelly, Drums (replacing Charlie Watts)
PRESS RELEASE: BARN DANCE Saturday 14th July 2007 WOOLCOMBE FARM
BAND-ON.co.uk is proud to present a summer BARN DANCE at Woolcombe Farm, MelburyBubb. The fun starts from 5pm onwards. There will be live music with the caller from CAPTAIN THUNDERBOLT and additional tunes from THE EMERGENCY DJ’s
There will also be a Hog Roast (which is included in the price of your ticket), a licenced bar and camping.
TICKETS IN ADVANCE 01935 83860
Adults £10 ~ Children £5
This event is a "Fund Raiser" for the Little Acorns
Karen and I took some snaps on Saturday night of the Etran Finatawa gig which you can see by clicking here. I also grabbed a quick burst of video on my phone. It was an amazing sell out night, if anyone else took some pictures then please email them in!!
Despite the unexpected cancellation of the Evershot Street fair on Sunday 27th May 2007, the Acorn Inn will still be holding the beer festival. In the pub garden there will be face painting, fancy dress, barbecue and live music from Flaky Jake.
On Saturday 19th May 8.00pm Band-on.co.uk are proud to present ATCHA! ‘Spearheaded by Chris Jagger's charisma and wry wit, ATCHA! presents a highly original mix of rock, growling blues, R&B, country, Cajun and funk. This is your chance to experience ‘ top notch Cajun -flavoured R & B ' as the band takes time out from their international tour to promote the new album ‘Act of Faith'As kings of the British roots scene Chris Jagger's ATCHA! includes multi-instrumentalist Charlie Hart ( ex . Pete Brown, Ronnie Lane 's Slim Chance), drummer Malcolm Mortimore (ex Ian Dury, Frankie Miller) and the talented bassist Paul Emile and guitarist/producer Jim Mortimore.‘very engaging'; ‘if the Faces or Pogues had been from Louisiana they would have sounded like this'; ‘ this Jagger is a sly sharp songwriter'.
Another fantastic night in Evershot that even included some 'stage dancing' from a few members of the audience. I think it was Karen who asked if anyone was taking pictures? So I did. On my phone. A massive thank you to Something Blue and the Scuzzbuckets for another classic BAND-ON.co.uk night out!!
Peter Hossell lead singer with Something Blue has been singing and living the blues life since the late 60's where he was performing with Screw at the famous free concert for Brian Jones in Hyde Park.
Several bands (Los Dobros, The Dirty Dogs) and 30 years later he woke up to discover that he was in Brazil and immediately set about forming a new band of innocent victims from Sao Paulo.
Supported by the Scuzzbuckets we are lucky to have Something Blue playing one of a few gigs on their first visit to this country.
ASTRONAUTS AND PARACHUTES WIN EVERSHOT BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Saturday 21st April Evershot saw the much anticipated return of Battle of the Bands! The six bands played to a packed hall. Our three professional music judges faced an impossible challenge as all the bands were well rehearsed and confident on stage and sounding brilliant thanks to our old friends Richard and Henry from MES sound.
MANTRA back this year with new front girl Sabrina who wowed us with 'Teenage Kicks' - always difficult to play first but the audience made up for it by turning up early and giving plenty of support.
ASTRONAUTS AND PARACHUTES the judges favorites captivated their audience with their well polished and professional set, who generously invited all the bands on stage to enjoy the winning moment.
THE FREE RADICALS played a high-energy set which got the crowd jumping.
TAKE IT AS RED looked like old pros, working the crowd, in true rock 'n' roll style and were very comfortable having played the hall before.
THE MAUVES had the looks and the attitude of any great indie band and certainly got the judges attention. Great to see another girl on stage.
SUCK MY BAND don't let the name fool you, this sophisticated theatrical art-house rock-outfit delivered one of the most original sets led by Liam's incredible gothic vocal talents. Would love to see their next gigs with eccentric costumes.
A great many thanks to Val Crabb, Andrew Dickson and Paul Lashmarfor their thorough and considered judging. And to all the band-on crew.
Come back soon and see more pictures of the event, and the new BATTLE of the BANDS shield which has pride of place in the Village Hall.
If anyone took pictures of the night then please email them to us and we will put them online.
April, 21st, Saturday, Battle Of The Bands, 7.30pm. We already have some early entries for this years battle of the bands, Mantra, our youngest contestants last year, a local band from Beaminster
school , another year older and wiser, we look forward to their winning stage presence and wooing tunes. Also from Beaminster we have Suck my Band, lead singer Liam has a fantastic vocal range well suited to their tongue-in-cheek heavy rock style. Astronauts and Parachutes, this years winners of the Beaminster and Colfox School battle of the Bands, original and well produced music which is a joy to listen too. The Mauvesthis years runners up at the Beaminster/Colfox competition, very slick and retro, and nice to see a talented girl up there amongst the lads. Our final entryso far is our funky favourite Take it as Red they played excellently last year and Ed really knows how to strut his stuff and drive the audience wild! And last but not least, The Free Radicals!
P.A and professional sound mixing provided by MES sound.
EMAIL BAND-ON.co.uk to request an entry form and it back to us with your entry fee as soon as possible, numbers are limited.
March 24th, Saturday, BAND-ON.co.uk present ORPHEUS, A local Bridport band who fuse a combination of jazz, funk and ethnic rhythms to create smooth, original and danceable music.
April, 21st, Saturday, BATTLE OF THE BANDS. After the success of last year we are searching out new young talent for this annual event. Any band with all members under 30 yrs old may apply. Call Sarah on 01935 83860 for entry details. It promises to be a good night.
April 27th, Friday, THE BOYS FROM BRAZIL... and yes they're coming all the way form Brazil. Remarkable voice, unusual songs and a very shiny guitar. You really need to hear them to believe it.
On Friday 16 th February Band-on presents a full evening of entertainment, with our ever faithful EMERGENCY DJ's supporting the hottest disco diva cover band in the west. THE MAN FROM FUNKLE are all skilled artistes with years of music industry experience, these Pro Musicians play to top clients all over the world. Gigs range from Top Corporate Parties, Student Union Balls and Private Weddings to Exotic Mansions, Themed Extravaganzas and Glastonbury Festival.
