PRESS RELEASE: The Mutter Slater Band
The Mutter Slater Band plays 60’s American blues, soul and R’n’B
and their music is warm, danceable and lyrically intriguing. Mutter Slater was the front man flute player for the 70’s
cult band Stackridge (produced by George Martin, signed by Elton John): a group
that established itself as a firm favourite on countless stages throughout the
land. After Stackridge, Mutter returned to a life of quiet
domesticity in the South West of England. The songwriting and preforming bug
eventually got the better of him, leading to the formation of his band and a
return to the recording studios – Love & Hate 2006, Riding the Hurricane
2008(produced by Billy Bragg) and 2014’s Absobloodylutely.
Mutter -lead vocal,
guitar flute, Chris Cleaver – lead guitars,
vocals, Dan Wheeler- drums, percussion,
Clive Ashley- tenor sax, Tom Hughes- Hammond, Ian ‘olly’ Olliver- bass guitar
Saturday 10th November 2018
Evershot Village Hall
Doors open 8.00pm, Fully licensed bar
Tickets £8.00 on door
PRESS RELEASE: THE FAT MARROW BLUES BAND
The Fat Marrow Blues Band plays a mixture of funky rhytmn and blues and jazzy rock and roll and is well known locally as a tight band who play a good gig.
Starting off as a six piece in the 90's with drum, bass, 2 guitars, harmonica ad saxophone they have featured in BBC documentaries, filled the best venues in the southwest and nearly supported Otis Grand at the Cheese and Grain in Frome.
Now featuring a trombone in the Mendip Horn brass section, the emphasis for the band is to have as much fun as the audience so come join in.
Saturday 14th April 2018
Evershot Village hall
Doors open 8pm
Tickets: £8 on the door
PRESS RELEASE:
SPIRIT OF STEPHANE, CHRISTIAN GARRICK QUINTET
Spirit Of Stephane was conceived by the award-winning British jazz violinist Christian Garrick as a tribute to the great French Maestro.
Swinging tunes such as Sweet Georgia Brown, I'm Comin Virginia and S'Wonderful are followed by meltingly beautiful ballads like My Serenade, Didn't We and Chanson De Rue. The quintet recalls the celebrated Hot Club Quintet Of France with Django Reinhardt as well as the George Shearing or Alan Clare piano-bass-drums quartets.
Featuring Jez Cook on guitars, Andy Crowdy on double bass, Eddie Hession on accordion and Tom Hooper on feather drumsticks,this promises to be an unrivalled evening of outstanding musicianship.
Saturday 9th December 2017
Evershot Village Hall
Doors open 7.00 pm for 7.30 start
Fully Licensed bar
Tickets in advance from 01935 83784,
Evershot Village Shop or Artsreach
PRESS RELEASE: Sam Kelly's STATION HOUSE BLUES
Sam Kelly's STATION HOUSE BLUES is a "groove" band with dancing very much in mind.Their musical catalogue includes Johnny Guitar Watson, Keb Mo, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Gary Moore, Stevie Wonder, Little Feat to name but a few. Their unique sound is influenced by New Orleans second line, soul, jazz, calypso, reggae and British funk. With three 'lead' singers supported by percussionist and internationally acclaimed drummer, the result is an eclectic fusion of music with its roots firmly based in blues.
Saturday 7th October
Evershot Village Hall
Doors open 8.00pm. Fully licensed bar
PRESS RELEASE:
Bhundu Boy RISE KAGONA and the JIT JIVE BAND
- a truly fantastic and rare opportunity for you to enjoy sunny intricate guitar lines and African rhythms
Rise Kagona is well known as the founder and lead guitarist of the world famous band from Zimbabwe, The Bhundu Boys. The BBC Andy Kershaw sites him as having changed his life and the late John Peel famously broke down in tears the first time he saw The Bhundu Boys perform live.
Back home in Zimbabwe, Rise is attributed with starting a whole new guitar genre called Jiti, and his band The Bhundu Boys topped the Zimbabwe charts countless times. In the 1980's and 1990's, the band toured the world extensively and everywhere they went, people danced to their infectious Jiti music - including Glastonbury Festival 1989. Rise is now resident in Edinburgh and has been performing with his new five piece group The Jit Jive Band ( two guitars, bass, kit, marimba). Rise composes all his own music and he doesn't compromise - it is high quality hard-hitting African dance music guaranteed to make an audience dance !
Friday 16th June
Evershot Village Hall
Doors open 8.00pm. Fully licensed bar
Tickets: £10.00 on door, £8 in advance from 01935 83580
PRESS RELEASE: Diz & The Doormen
Barrelhouse Blues and Boogie Woogie New Orleans Style from the maestro and his 5 piece combo featuring conga legend Tony Groco Uter from Jamaica/Ace Recording Artiste with DJ The Gringo playing afro funk/calypso/blue beat/ reggae n ska1
Saturday 20th May 2017
Evershot Village Hall
Doors open 8.00pm Fully licensed bar
Tickets: £10.00 on door
PRESS RELEASE:
Sam Kelly with Geoff Achison & The UK Souldiggers
It has been 4 years since Geoff Achison last toured in Europe but he is now ready with renewed zest and a brand new album "Another Mile Another Minute". He is supported by his "UK Souldiggers" - internationally acclaimed drummer Sam Kelly ( Cymande, Roger Chapman, Gary Moore, Chaka Khan, Madeline Bell), keys man Paul Jobson ( Boney M, Hamish Stewart, Linda Lewis, Bad Manners, Noel McCalla, and the Anti Nowhere League) plus bassman Andy Hodge ("We Will Rock You, Raw Glory, Bootleg Blondie).
As highly regarded instrumentalists Geoff and his band present a show that is rich in blues history yet irresistibly dancable with heartfelt soul and contemporary funky grooves.
Saturday 1. April 2017
Evershot Village Hall
Doors open at 8pm, Fully licensed bar
Tickets £10 on the door
Website:
PRESS RELEASE: Dr. Stomp & Prof Oz REUNION GIG
From about 1997 until 2006 the duo developed a cult following for their unique
brand of folk and roots music. Their zany act which needs to be seen to be
believed includes jaw dropping showmanship and instrumental wizardry. They need no further introduction to the Band-On crowd but if the pleasure of their exuberance still awaits you then Evershot Village Hall is the perfect place to join in.
Saturday January 21st 2017
Evershot Village Hall
Doors open 7.30pm Fully licensed bar
Tickets £10 on door
PRESS RELEASE: Juice on the Loose
"Juice On the Loose was formed in 1978 as a loose conglomeration of musicians to provide London with its own house band, primarily for backing any visiting American rhythm & blues singers. Gradually, however, the band grew in popularity, the line-up crystallized and Juice On the Loose became one of the most consistently in-demand acts on the London R&B scene"
Saturday 19th Nov 2016
EVERSHOT Village Hall
Doors open 7.30pm
£12.00 on door
BAR
PRESS RELEASE: Ben Waters Band
Boogie Piano at its best
Saturday 1st October 2016
Evershot Village Hall
Doors open 8.00pm
£10.00 on door
BAR
PRESS RELEASE: SAM KELLY'S STATION HOUSE
SAM KELLY'S STATION HOUSE has been featuring on the UK music scene for many years. Originating from London's 'StationTavern' in the early nineties, Station House was formed from the concept of an all-black blues band, mixing instinctive funk/soul rhythms with the diversity of the blues.
SAM KELLY'S STATION HOUSE is a 'groove' band with dancing very much in mind. Their musical catalogue includes Johnny Guitar Watson, Keb Mo, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Gary Moore, Stevie Wonder, Little Feat to name but a few. Their unique sound is influenced by New Orleans second line, soul, calypso, reggae and British funk. With three 'lead' singers supported by a percussionist and internationally acclaimed drummer, the result is an eclectic fusion of music with its roots firmly based in the blues.
Saturday 21st May 2016
Evershot Village Hall
Doors open 7.30pm, Music starts 8.30
Tickets: £10.00 on the door
Fully Licensed Bar
website: www.sam-kelly.co.uk
PRESS RELEASE:
DALLAHAN
Dallahan is one of the fastest rising forces on the international folk circuit, heavily rooted in traditional Irish music but drawing on influences from their mixed Irish,Scottish and Hungarian heritage. Following the release of their debut album 'When The Day is on the Turn' in 2014, which was highly praised by audiences and critics alike, the band toured extensively in North America and Europe, establishing themselves internationally as one of the most enthralling live shows, captivating audiences at such prestigious international events as Milwaukee Irish fest, Celtic Connections and countless other. In December 2015, they were shortlisted for 'Album of the Year' and nominated for 'Folk Band Of The Year' at the Scots Trad Music Awards. A track from their debut album was also awarded 'Instrumental Cut Of The Year' at the Live Ireland Awards 2016.
FRIDAY 15th APRIL
EVERSHOT VILLAGE HALL
Doors open 8pm. Fully licensed BAR
Tickets: £9, £7(U18) £28 (family of four) on door, if available
or in advance from Tel: 01935 83580 or Evershot Village Shop
PRESS RELEASE:
DR. STOMP & PROF. OZ - REUNION GIG
From 1997 until 2006
the duo developed a cult following for their unique brand of folk and roots
music. Their zany act which needs to be seen to be believed includes jaw
dropping showmanship and instrumental wizardry. They appeared on BBC television
on several occasions including Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's River Cottage and
performed together at a great many events across the west
country including several appearances at Glastonbury Festival.
Upon going their
separate ways Doctor Stomp rebranded to Stompin' Dave and has performed
across the UK and beyond. Dave was nominated for a British Blues Award in the
acoustic act category 2014 and was winner of the
FOAOTMAD old-time banjo competition 2011 and 2013." Oz has performed in
many local bands as well as with some
musicians visiting Dorset such as London based bluesman Errol Linton and zydeco act Flaky Jake.
Oz the perfect foil to Dave’s exuberance adds
backing vocals, guitar, fiddle, and lap steel to Dave’s singing, banjo, guitar, keyboard, fiddle and
flatfoot dancing.
SATURDAY 12th DECEMBER
EVERSHOT VILLAGE HALL
Doors open 7.30pm. Fully licensed BAR
Tickets: £10.00 on door
Advance tickets at £8 available from
website: www.stompindave.com
Under One Sun presents
The Elephant Sessions
Friday 13th November
EVERSHOT VILLAGE HALL
in association with
For Under One Sun second promotion at the hall they present the
award winning Neo-Trad quintet forged in the Highlands of Scotland.
Drawing influence from many different genres, Elephant sessions create a progressive blend of intricate tunes, engulfing guitars, monstrous bass and pounding drums. Already renowned for their breathtaking live shows, this summer saw the band climb to new heights with the release of their debut album: The Elusive Highland Beauty.
Doors open at 8pm
8:15pm Jon Maybey : guitar, mandolin, stompbox and a bank of FX pedals.
At times sounding like a band, Jon mixes various styles from Folk to Reggae
to Blues and Eastern European. www.jonmaybey.co.uk
8.45pm The Elephant Sessions on stage
Licenced Bar
Tickets £10 on the door
or in advance from www.wegottickets.co.uk and Evershot Village shop
Web: elephantsessions.com
Press release:
Ben Waters
- an evening of vibrant boogie woogie to help you tune in to the New Year.
SATURDAY 17th January at Evershot Village hall
Doors open 8pm
Tickets on the door £10
Licensed BAR
PRESS RELEASE: Stompin’ Dave & Sam Kelly
Bridport’s own master of American Roots Stompin' Dave teams up with five-times winner of Blues In Britain UK Drummer of the year Sam Kelly for a feast of blues, boogie and banjo.
Friday 5th Dec at Evershot Village Hall
Doors open 7.30pm, music starts 8 pm . Licensed Bar
Tickets £ 10 on the door or advance etickets at £8
PRESS RELEASE:
NAMVULA at Evershot Village hall
Fusing the folk and urban traditions of her Zambian homeland and her Scottish roots with London's eclectic music scene, Namvula blends African sounds and rhythms with Latin, jazz and folk into uplifting and emotive songs, transporting listeners into different worlds, whilst staying firmly rooted in the African soil.
"Beautiful music... A great new star poised and ready for orbit" Womatt
SATURDAY 8th NOV
Doors open 8.00 pm. Music starts 8.30 pm. BAR
Tickets: £8.00, £6(U18's), £25(family of 4) on door if available or in advance from Evershot Post Office or 01935 83580
website:www.namvula.com
Band-on is happy to support the Dorset One World Festival
Take part and enjoy
A warm welcome awaits you at the
Evershot Country Fair
Sunday, 22nd June 2014
Midday to 5pm
In West Dorset’s highest village, the Evershot Country Fair is an
event for all the family. Watch traditional rural crafts demonstrated
and talk to the craftsmen and women. There are over sixty varied stalls
to browse, a bar, local cider, live music, bouncy castle, games and
ringside entertainment. Lunch options range from traditional hog roast
to ploughman’s lunches, fresh baked pizzas from a wood oven or the
slightly more exotic bison burgers and elk venison stew. Lots of tea,
cake, ice-cream and to perk you up, quality coffee. Our food marquee
provides many interesting goodies from Dorset and beyond. To finish,
take a trailer ride around the beautiful Melbury Estate and deer park.
There is something for everyone.
Van Rouge are back by popular demand to play again on Sunday, 22nd June at the Evershot Country Fair. From midday, the Dorset based six piece covers band will play several session of varied music from Elvis to The Killers, soul, rock and 80’s classics.
Adults £2, children and parking free. Dogs on leads welcome.
Follow us on twitter @EvershotCF.
PRESS RELEASE: FANNY'S MEADOW
May 23 - 25 2014
Doors open 8.00pm BAR £6.00 on door
website: www.fannyhatstand.com
Band-on is supporting an independent music festival near Crewkerne, May
23rd - 25th. The event is being co-ordinated by a former Band-on member and
features many acts who have played at Evershot Village Hall. Buying
tickets to this event helps fund Evershot Village Hall Refurbishment,
for every full price weekend ticket bought (only £40.00) £5.00 will go
towards the Hall, just write "Evershot" when emailing for your tickets
sarah@fannyhatstand.com
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