The Chorus Cup
The Chorus Cup is back
Sunday 27th October, clocks back day, it’s the ‘Blaxhall Chorus Cup’ from 2pm to late.
Any group of singers, at least three but no more than six.
Music and song beforehand and afterwards makes a great party.
Traditional fiddle music event
NEW FIDDLE TRIO AT ST LEONARD’S, COLCHESTER
Colchester’s own top folk fiddler, Dave Shepherd of the internationally acclaimed Blowzabella, who have made many albums and still appear at major festivals, has formed a trio with Essex musicians Kevi May (fiddle) and Stuart Moffat (guitars and bouzouki), both from the band Kegs. After their first advertised gig in Castle Hedingham, they are coming to St Leonard’s, Hythe Hill, CO1 2NP, on Saturday 19 October 2-4pm, for a free event. Expect European influenced traditional tunes, as well as some self-written items. This gig continues St Leonard’s innovative folk and literary events, including celebrating Shakespeare and St George and a June gig from songwriter Pete Morton.
Dan McKinnon at The Canopy Theatre
DAN McKINNON – CANOPY THEATRE BECCLES SATURDAY 26th OCTOBER 8.00 p.m.
It was during his first summer break from attending Nova Scotia Teacher’s College, that the seeds of Canadian Dan McKinnon’s life-long direction as a musician were sown. He picked up his sister’s newly bought, seldom played, $100 acoustic guitar and upon returning to college began performing in coffee houses and applying much of his time accorded to studies on his newfound passion, the guitar.
While hitching a ride to a folk festival in 1979, Dan was introduced to Stan Rogers’ music and it was hearing Stan sing for the first time that remains his largest influence.
For 13 years Dan busked at the Halifax Farmer’s Market almost every Saturday morning, but it was not until his fifth recording “Fields of Dreams and Glory”, that his music was introduced to the world stage.
This CD amassed an amazing 74 consecutive weeks of international airplay – from folk radio shows and stations throughout Canada and continental USA, to Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Holland, the UK, Ireland, and Israel - and generated extremely favourable reviews in Folk Music magazines.
Lizzy Hardingham at The Canopy Theatre
LIZZY HARDINGHAM – Sat 12th October Canopy Theatre Beccles 7.30 p.m.
“A truly passionate and important voice.” BBC Radio Cambridgeshire
As a folk singer/songwriter Lizzy Hardingham performs songs that drive straight to the heart, giving audiences a chance for genuine connection, empathy and empowerment. Lizzy is a powerhouse performer with beautifully delivered songs and her voice grabs the listener from the very first note and holds on until the last.
After appearing as a finalist in 2018’s New Roots competition she has gone from strength to strength. Lizzy has had success in the Herts, Milkmaid Folk Club and Watford Folk Song songwriting competitions as well the Royston Young Artists competition. Her sensitively penned songs have been spun on radio stations throughout the UK, across the pond and in Europe.
She has supported the likes of Lady Maisery, Gilmore & Roberts and Bob Fox (to name a few) as well as performing her own headlining shows. She has previously been nominated for FATEA's coveted Female Artist of The Year and has been mentored by the English Folk Expo.