Acoustic@Davenham

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD IN AID OF BRAIN CANCER RESEARCH

With Graham Bell, Racing Demon, Arthur Marshall, Bitter and Twisted

‘Acoustic @Davenham is an evening showcasing some of the best acoustic/roots music from the Cheshire folk scene in the uniquely intimate surroundings of Davenham Theatre.

GRAHAM BELL

Graham Bell is a singer/songwriter originally from the North East of England. He takes the rich cultural heritage of the region to weave songs with humour and pathos with a gritty undercurrent which reflects the hardships endured by his forebears.

RACING DEMON

After a lengthy period of mutual admiration at Sale folk club, Simon Eales and James Cawley eventually pooled their talents and became Racing Demon. With many shared enthusiasms, they gradually expanding their repertoire of well-crafted interpretations of material by a wide spectrum of artists –  in the process becoming staples of the South Manchester/Cheshire folk club scene –  their live stripped-down combination of voice and guitar earning them considerable acclaim. But always keen to develop,and experiment they expanded this basic format to record the album ‘Take The Money And Run

, aided and abetted by North West folk legend Arthur Marshall.’

ARTHUR MARSHALL

Arthur is a folk musician of long standing (though more often sitting, these days), known for playing an  entertaining mixture of serious and humorous songs, mostly written by himself. Sometimes these have choruses and participation is always welcome, but not compulsory!

He has played for many years both on his own and in bands, performing music ranging in styles from Cajun and zydeco to Irish music, while also running, playing in, and calling the dances for several ceilidh and barn dance bands.

He plays mostly guitar, melodeon and fiddle; however, several other more unlikely instruments for a dyed-in-the-wool folkie, such as saxophones, trombones and euphoniums, occasionally make an appearance – you can never be quite sure…

BITTER & TWISTED

Bitter and Twisted are a folk combo comprised of long-time songster Lizzie Rosenfield and her accompanist Dave Giles. Their eclectic musical influences range from contemporary folk and blues to the more traditional, all entwined by decorous vocal harmonies and dextrous guitar accompaniment.

Liz has trodden the boards for many years as a promoter within the folk world and as a shy artist and is founder of the Cheshire Folk Club. Her stature among fellow artists is well known, indeed is unmissable! Lover of a ‘girlie song’, Liz has gratified many and disappointed few. David’s voice washes like an ocean over Liz’s broad vocal beach, lapping close to her but never going further than an invitation for a paddle. His tones wind around her ankles, wetting her toes as she retreats, succumbing to his melody as a lover at the nape of her neck, and they make sweet music as they splash among the musical waves.

Tickets £12.50

There will be a raffle in aid of Brain Cancer Research

Doors open 18:45

Music at 19:30