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The Barn @ Square & Compass, Ilminster[Music Venue]
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| Tue 20 May | Acoustic Roots
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|  | Jinder Singer/songwrite Jinder makes a welcome return to The Barn having played the Festival twice before as well as playing in his own right. He has been featuring Bob Dylan songs in his set for many years now, but this is taking Dylan back to the beginning, stripped down - just Vocals, Guitar and Harmonica. Having formed his own record label the Dylan songs will be the first release. This date is part of a tour taking in the best selected venues, you won't see this presentation at your local pub! 8.30pm - 11.15pm adv £8.00 |
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| Sun 25 May | Original
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|  | The Treefrogs  Charity Day.. with lots of bands doing their bit.
Frogs play afternoon sometime. Will let you know.
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| Thu 29 May | Acoustic Blues Folk
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|  | Richard Digance & Arnie Cottrell Richard Digance has performed to an audience of eight in The Falklands and to half a million at Knebworth with The Beach Boys and Dire Straits. He's done lots in between too that's led him to a BAFTA Nomination and a Gold Award from The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters. He also finds nine letter words on Countdown. He has survived all trends in comedy and music and remains one of Britain's most unique entertainers performing his songs, rhymes and stories like nobody else. Others may tell stories and play guitar but they probably haven't performed with Steve Martin and Robin Williams or played guitar with Brian May of Queen, Status Quo or Joni Mitchell and probably supporting more acts than anyone else in the World; Steeleye Span, David Essex, Supertramp, Elkie Brooks, Joan Armatrading, Cat Stevens, Jethro Tull, Jim Davidson, Chas n Dave, The Allman Brothers and Cher, Roy Orbison, Tom Jones, Mike Oldfield and The Beach Boys
His TV specials for ITV ran for a record 11 years and on these shows he played guitar with Brian May, Status Quo, The Moody Blues, Buffy St Marie, Marc Cohn who wrote Walking in Memphis, Chris de Burgh, Juan Martin and Elkie Brooks. This show is purely music with Richard performing with renowned Southampton acoustic blues/roots artist Arnie Cottrell. This is one of only 6 tour dates - don't miss it. 8.30pm - 11.30pm adv £10.00 |
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| Tue 10 Jun | Acoustic Blues
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|  | Dave Kelly One of the very best blues vocalists and slide guitarists this country has produced.Dave is well known for his 20+ years with The Blues Band but from the beginning he's played with some of the greatest blues artists in the world - including Howling Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Son House & Buddy Guy.He's had his own Dave Kelly Band on and off for over 20 years, as well as performing solo and touring an acoustic blues duo show with Paul Jones - this man simply lives and loves the blues!
When The Blues Band was formed in 1979, the post of slide guitarist and joint vocalist was a foregone conclusion, Dave Kelly's guitar and vocals form the very backbone of The Blues Band's distinctive sound.
Today, after 21 years 'treading the boards' with the band, with his solo albums, duo tours with Paul Jones, and soundtrack work (for commercials and such projects as BBC TV's 'King of the Ghetto' and the Comic Strip's 'Strike!') Dave Kelly is firmly estabished as Europe's premier blues performer. 8.30pm - 11.15pm adv £10.00 |
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| Thu 19 Jun | Jazz and Blues
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|  | Baddest Blues Band ever & Harry Skinner&Dave Saunders A Double Headline Jazzy-Blues bill for the Barn! Both main acts are well known and popular on the local blues circuit, the 6 piece 'Baddest blues band - ever' being formed by Rob Koral and Zoe Schwarz are an earthy, modern blues band in which the funkiest musicians from the parallel worlds of blues, jazz and rock return to their roots. Sultry and charismatic vocalist Zoë Schwarz is propelled by ace jazz and blues guitarist Rob Koral and blistering blues harp man Si Genaro. The achingly groovy all-star rhythm section features happening Hammond organist Mike Gorman, jet-setting jazzdouble bassist Malcolm Creese and dynamite drummer Dave Wallace.
This band is guaranteed to get you rocking!
Harry Skinner and Dave Saunders have played just about every Blues and Jazz festival there is in the UK and Ireland, Europe, Australia and New Zealand both as ex members and founders of the award winning blues band The Producers and in their own right. They have also played at the Atlanta Blues Festival in the US and opened concerts for such musical giants as Fleetwood Macs Peter Green, Taj Mahal, Albert Lee, Procol Harum, Jeff Healy and thje Ray Charles Orchestra. An opportunity to experience musical quality of this standard on the same bill happens very rarely, as such, this show looks like a promising funky blues night out! 8.30pm - 11.30pm adv £10.00 |
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| Wed 2 Jul | Country Rock
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|  | Albert lee & Hogans Heroes Albert returns to one of his favourite venues! Albert Lee has excited guitar fans and audiences for many years as a member of bands such as Eric Claptons band, Head Hands and Feet, Emmylou Harris' Hot Band, Joe Cocker, Dave Edmunds, The Crickets, Willie Nelson, Linda Ronstadt, Joan Armatrading and Chris Farlowes Thunderbirds, he has been a member of the Everley Brothers band and toured extensively with them since their 1983 reunion tour, Albert was also a popular member of Bill Wymans Rhythm Kings. Albert appeared at the prestigious 2005 George Harrison memorial concert alongside Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney amongst others, a true guitar legend! Buy early to get in! 8.30pm - 11.30pm adv £15.00 |
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| Fri 18 Jul | Acoustic Blues
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|  | Bill Sheffield & Dave Saunders The big bluesman from Atlanta, Georgia makes a welcome return to Europe to promote his superb new album 'Got a gig, got to go' - every gig is different - you never know what he's going to play next, many people come to several gigs to hear as much of Bill as possible !
Expect everything from Hank Williams through Robert Johnson, Blind Willie McTell, Broonzy, even REM, all mixed in with his brilliant self-written songs about his own quirky and humourous observations on life! "Bill Sheffield takes the stage unpretentiously, cradling a vintage Gibson Acoustic or his trusted Martin OM. At first he appears almost shy, his eyes scanning the room, making connections. He slowly starts into his own rendition of an old blues classic, maybe Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters or Blind Blake. Before long Bill takes control of the stage, captivating the audience. Combining a finger picking style that rolls over you like a freight train with his electrifying and dazzling guitar work. There is no denying it, Bill Sheffield is a master of the Blues and a true master of the guitar. He exudes the personality of the songs he sings playing every song from the heart.
The minute you hear him you know.........." 8.30pm - 11pm adv £10.00 |
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| Fri 25 Jul | Tribute Band
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| | & finally...Phil Collins A full 2 hour Theatre show which includes of all the classic chart hits of Phil Collins. 8.30pm - 11.55pm adv £10.00 |
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| Tue 29 Jul | Blues/Folk Rock
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|  | Lisa Mills & Ian Jennings Lisa Mills from Mobile Alabama is an exceptional singer and songwriter singing in Janis Joplins first band 'Big Brother and the Holding Company' after Janis' demise performing all of the Janis Joplin parts, while given the freedom to give her own interpretation of the music. She toured with BBHC for three years throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. She has been compared to Etta James, Billie Holiday and Brenda Lee but her main comparison is an extraordinary vocal similarity to Bonnie Raitt.
Led Zeppelins Robert Plant found her and had no hesitation in asking her to open his American stadium shows - they have performed on the same bills across the US and Europe. Lisa also appeared with Dr John on his UK tour last October and, although she has played in front of more than 40,000 people Lisa admits to liking it best when she can connect with her audience. Accompanied by Ian Jennings of Big Town Playboys/Jeff Beck/Van Morrison/Eric Clapton fame on upright Bass we are all in for a treat! Take Robert Plants advice 'You should all check her out - she has a wonderful voice'. 8.30pm - 11.45pm adv £8.00 |
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| Tue 5 Aug | Acoustic Roots
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|  | Derrin Nauendorf Determined to make something of his music career, five years ago Derrin Nauendorf arrived at Heathrow airport from Australia with a guitar, £1200 and several extra layers of clothing to acclimatise to the drop in temperature. From this, Derrin spent those next five years playing anywhere that would have him, sleeping on floors and living on tuna baguettes.
Literally over 1000 gigs later Derrin finds himself with fans not only in England, but Scotland, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, France and his native Australia too. He has since managed to sell over 12,000 albums and become a bit of a hit on the festival circuit too. He's supported Van Morrison and played to dignitaries and politicians in grand Parisian castles right down to WW2 bunkers in Germany and two-men-and-a-dog type shows in Denmark. Derrin is a determined sort and this independence has meant that he can turn up anywhere and get a show out of it. He's now played practically anywhere and everywhere, building up a small barmy army of supporters who'll follow him for several dates at a time. Derrin's new album, The Rattling Wheel, is actually his fifth release following such titles as 2005's New History and 2003's Wasteland, The Rattling Wheel is a personal leap forward. Alongside tell-tale nods to his main influences of Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Martin Stevenson and Richard Thompson, there's hints of John Martyn and traditional British folk, blended in with his own rootsier, bluesier, and altogether gutsier sound.
An intense and raw performer, Derrin works best in the live setting - it is, after all, how he got his reputation - and why we're here now, at the cusp of the bigger, better things for a man who's more than paid his dues and kept the receipts. The only way now is up. 8.30pm - 11.30pm adv £8.00 |
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| Sat 9 Aug | Blues Rock
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|  | Stompin' Daves Electric Band Stompin' Dave's Electric Blues Band, a brand new project from Stompin' Dave Allen. 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. Dave has previously fronted his own blues bands Dablues, & Dr. Stomp & The G.P.'s. Back in 2000 Dave gained valuable experience as a sideman with Bournemouth based band The Producers. Dave's latest blues project Stompin' Dave's Electric Band began in the autumn of 2007. The band has completed it's first album Original Blues which is due for release early 2008. Accompanying Dave are the vastly experienced Graham V. Bundy, & Dave Saunders. Graham V. Bundy worked as a professional drummer in the U.S.A. for 20 years. Graham performed with rockabilly luminaries such as Dale Hawkins(author of swamp-rock classic Susie Q.), Billy Lee Riley & Jody Evans. Graham has recorded at thelegendarySun Studios in Memphis. Dave Saunders is on bass, a founder member of award winning blues band The Producers and half of acoustic duo Harry Skinner & Dave Saunders. Dave also promotes through his Mojo Records Agency, and performs with Atlanta USA blues/americana recording artist Bill Sheffield. 8.30pm - 11.30pm adv £10.00 |
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| Sun 24 Aug | Blues Rock |  | Mean Red Spiders plus |
| | Harry Skinner & Dave Saunders (Acoustic Blues Folk) plus |
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| Buffalo Squeeze (Rock) Hazy Daze Festival. All day Acoustic and Electric sessions. Food available. 12 noon - 11.45pm all day £12.50 from 7pm £10.00 |
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| Venue details last updated 8 January 08, gig/event details last updated 14 May 08. |
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