Steven Sogo is the most promising singer to have emerged from the central African country of Burundi in years. He is a virtuoso guitarist and a master of numerous traditional instruments, having taken up the guitar age 14 in the middle of the civil war to express his wish to live a normal life. His music is pure, original blues: his songs are a cry for life, full of pain and hope at the same time; a mirror of life today in Burundi. Steven and his band fuse modern with traditional instruments in this wonderfully exuberant live show. His song 'Est Beau Mon Pays', a hymn to the beauty and vast human wealth of his ravaged country was a huge pan-African hit. His live shows are an unforgettable feast of emotion, colour, dance and glorious harmonies.
Tickets on the door or in advance from:
ArtsReach: 01305 269512 Karen Hansen: 01935 83580 or Evershot Village Shop Tickets £8 (full) / £6 (u18s) / £25 (family of 4)
The charismatic troubadour plays the Old Tin Hall, why has this union never happened before?
For those of you unfamiliar with the vibrant self penned rhythms of Rory McLeod you can look forward to an evening of profound poetry and infectious music, his brilliant songs evoke a life lived at the edge with great joy.
For anyone who has not experienced live music at the legendary venue Evershot Village Hall; be prepared for an acoustic delight. Its wood lined, timber framed structure resonates with 92 years worth of atmospheric parties and gatherings, enhancing the vitality of all who play in her.
Could the combination of Rory and the Hall be too joyous to bear? You’ll just have to come and see for your selves.
If you can’t make Saturday you can catch Rory on Friday 1st April at the intimate and exclusive bar setting, Beach and Barnicott, 6 South Street, Bridport.
PRESS RELEASE: HANK WANGFORD and BRADD BREATH 'No Hall too small'
Saturday February 19th 2011 EVERSHOT Village Hall
Doors open 8.00pm BAR £7.50 on door
Hank has joined up with his old musical buddy and saddle pal Brad Breath aka Andy Roberts. Together they are back to tour the rural village halls that Hank loves so much. Misery and melody, raw emotion and open ribcages will continue to their trademark whatever form they take.
Reservations Andrew Whittle: 01935 83471 or Evershot Village shop
Doors open 8.00pm BAR Tickets on the door Boy le Monti are a 5 piece band from North Dorset, England, with a distinctive take on early 1960’s Jamaican Ska & Rocksteady. With their infectious, brass drenched sound suffused with sweet vocal harmonies, the irresistible grooves not only lift the spirits but also your dancing feet.
Playing venues as diverse as Gaz Mayalls St Moritz club Soho, The Hootenanny Brixton, pubs, clubs & parties through to the odd farm, stately home & castle, Boy le Monti have also played festivals including The Larmer Tree, Glastonbury, Party in the Park, The Bristol Festival, Vale Earth Fair, The Festival of Bryan& Earthwise.
Along the way the band have supported The Beat, Skaville UK & The Destroyers. Their well received debut album was released in 2007.
PRESS RELEASE: Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou’s Tin Tabernacle Tour.
Sunday 16th January 2011 EVERSHOT Village Hall Doors open 7.00pm BAR £5.00 on door With special guests: Pete Greenwood, Pepe Belmonte.
Supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, Hannah-Lou and Trevor Moss will continue their rich heritage of classic English Folk Music when they visit their favourite village Hall in Evershot as part of their 2011 Tin Tabernacle Tour.
Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou released their eponymous debut album on 15th February 2010 on Loose Music. Their follow-up album is due for release April/May 2011 on Heavenly Recordings.
PRESS RELEASE: ArtsReach Presents... AN EVENING WITH ROBIN WILLIAMSON
Friday November 26th 2010 EVERSHOT Village Hall Doors open 8.00pm
Robin Williamson has for over 40 years been a pioneering and defining force in acoustic music worldwide and has played just about everywhere. Founder in the 60s of the influential Incredible String Band, he now presents a memorable evening of songs and stories - unique, off-the-cuff and in his inimitable style. He accompanies himself on harp, guitar, fiddle, border pipes and flute.
"Robin's just got better and better with age. He plays his harp and he's got that captivating lilt. Nobody else gets anywhere near it. He's the bard" Robert Plant
Starter: a selection of Hors d'oeuvres Main course: Carne con Papas (Cuban beef casserole) or Caribbean Coconut Chicken or Sofrito (braised vegetables in a rich tomato sauce) Served with rice, black beans and a tomato salad.
Dessert: Rum and custard cream or chocolate revolution torte.
After dinner coffee bar and live 2 piece Cuban band.
Tickets £17.50 from The Evershot Village Shop or Little Acorns Playgroup
PRESS RELEASE: Angel Heart Theatre and ArtsReach Present... MALINA'S DREAM
Thursday 28th October 2010 EVERSHOT Village Hall
Doors open 10.30am
This enchanting show reflects upon about friendship and finding the way between two worlds. Malina is an excitable young girl who lives with Grandpa in the land of the midnight sun. Into her frozen world comes a stranger, whose ship is crushed in the ice. When Malina discovers her dream has become real she knows only she can save the stranger's life - with just a little help from Grandpa and his magic drum! This warm-hearted tale, created by Angel Heart Theatre is inspired by true-life encounters between 19th century Scottish sailors and the Inuit communities of the Arctic. Breath-taking puppets, live music and a specially commissioned soundtrack create an unforgettable experience of magical theatre.
Tickets: Adults £5 Children £4, family(4) £ 16 Pre-booking from 01935 83580
Ben Waters is one of world's leading Boogie Woogie/Rock N Roll Piano players. Although only 35 he has entertained in Festivals, Theatres, and clubs for over 20 years, with over 3000 gigs under his belt. Together with his band he has toured the UK , Europe , Scandinavia , Canada , USA , the Middle East , Japan , Australia , and the West Indies . Ben’s energetic piano driven rock n roll shows have to be seen to be believed Ben Waters has a no nonsense approach to playing gigs. This is hard hitting music at its best. Combining the music of his heroes (Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis Amos Milburn etc) with cutting edge original material. Ben Waters has shared the stage with some of the top names in the business, including Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jools Holland, Ray Davies, Dave Gilmore, Dave Stewart, Shakin Stevens, Status Quo, The Beach Boys, The Pogues, Leo Sayer, The Teenagers, Chris Jagger, Freddie Star, Screaming Lord Sutch, Shirley Bassey - to name but a few.
Ben is currently working with the fabulous Charlie Watts!
Saturday October 9th 2010 EVERSHOT Village Hall Doors open 8.00pm BAR
Samay is a unique collective of five highly accomplished musicians from India and Europe, each member adding personal touches of Indian classical, samba, flamenco, jazz and funk; constructing original arrangements and exploring new ways of understanding and creating music, resulting in a powerful and distinctive sound. Featuring tabla, saxophone, sarod, guitar and bass. Together, they are a unique collective of musicians who bring their individual style, strengthen and passion to exploring new ways of understanding and making music. The idiom is contemporary. The lexicon, derived from Britain's multicultural diaspora. Samay is the voice of a new language in music. "This frighteningly talented five piece group fuse Indian and European musical styles to brilliant effect" - FuseLeeds 09 Tickets: Adults £9 under 18 and £7 Pre-booking from 01935 83580 website:www.samaymusic.com
The date has now been set for the 22nd August!!!!! Good news and bad news!!!!!!!! The bad news is that this will be our final wakky race day!!! The good news is this on will be a good one The weather has been ordered The beer has been ordered The hog roast + fish n chips too what more could you want?
We will be running many of the old favorites this year, and some from the first ever wakky race day we also have a great new game drempt up by one of our youngest helpers Adam Cardale who is six years old he has come up with a cracker!!!
All monies raised this year will go towards putting the pavillion in good order (cus it will fall down soon if we don't) so bring lots of friends (thirsty hungry one are my favorites) and have a great day out at wakky Races 2010
Training should have started by now if you want to pick up the trophy for the last time places will be in short supply so you will need to be quick as we still only have 10 places people have been pushing money at me even before the date was set watch this space for more info and pass the word around for us so as people will save the date in their diary!
PRESS RELEASE: STOMPIN' DAVE AND HIS BAND WITH SPECIAL GUEST PROFESSOR OZ
Saturday July 17th 2010 EVERSHOT Village Hall
Doors open 8.00pm BAR £6.00 on door
Stompin' Dave (previously known as Dr. Stomp) returns to Evershot for a stonking extravaganza of American roots music. The night will showcase many aspects of Stompin' Dave music from bluegrass, old-time, and vintage country & western, to rockin' blues and boogie woogie.
Dave will be joined by his band which features award winning bluesman Dave Saunders(The Producers) & the vastly experienced drummer Graham V.Bundy also Dave's old stomping partner Prof. Oz will be appearing as a special guest.
Expect to hear singing, flatfoot dancing and a mind numbing display of instruments including electric and acoustic guitars, banjos, fiddles, lap-steel, keyboard, harmonicas, bass guitar, tea chest bass, drums and kazoo.
"The pick of Dorset's home grown talent, Stompin' Dave undoubtedly is." The Dorset Echo
PRESS RELEASE: THE DESTROYERS with support by JACK HARRISON and JO
Friday June 18th 2010 EVERSHOT Village Hall
Doors open 8.00pm BAR £10.00 on door or £8.00 before 9pm
***TICKETS CANNOT BE BOUGHT BEFORE HAND*** click the boot-leg tape to listen
We're not sure how we got them all on the stage last time and we're not sure how we'll do it this time - but they're back by popular demand afterlast year's sell out gig!! There won't be any tickets for sale before hand this time - so be sure to turn up early to avoid disappointment.
The brilliant Jack Harrison and Jo will be providing the warm-up, you can click on the link further down the page to hear them on their MySpace page.
The Destroyers debut album Out of Babel "A blow-your-mind original ..." - Songlines
Inspired by infectious dance traditions and sounds from around the globe, Orpheus is now defining a fresh and varied sound distilled from soul funk, nu jazz, afrobeat, samba, drum n bass, ska, township and so on. From live experimentation within these formats, songs have been crafted by Andy Leppard and Steve Jones, with horn arrangements created by Simon Hartung. Following a string of live dates with a continuously expanding set, Orpheus is now recording and producing a collection of tracks to include a mix of live and studio recordings.
PRESS RELEASE: RO:TORO Saturday, March 13th, 2010 EVERSHOT Village Hall
Band-on MIX TAPE
Ro:toro play traditional Estonian melodies, with a piper, an improvising saxophonist, an electric guitarist and a quirky percussionist who uses plastic bowls on a bed of water, bicycle wheels and scraps of tin foil to create his rhythms.
The group has its origins in Viljandi Cultural Academy of the University of Tartu, and they regularly perform at folk festivals both in Estonia and abroad.
Listen to their B B C Worldinterview by clickinghere
They work with traditional bagpipe tunes, original compositions and have been collecting the songs of Khant (speakers of the Finno-Ugric language Khanty, from remote parts of Russia), all to be included in their concerts as well as a flat foot waltz, and lots of polkas to dance to!
Ro:toro guarantee an enthralling and engaging performance!
Saturday, February 27th, 2010 EVERSHOT Village Hall
Doors open 6.30pm FOSSA BAR £6.00 on door KIDS FREE
Described as Dorset's biggest Folk band, this Somerset 10 piece play an Eclecticupbeat disco/folk mix . All proceeds from the gig will go to Friends of Sticklands Schools. Tickets will be available to buy in advance form Sticklands school and the Evershot Village Hall soon.
