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.
