Church House Concerts presents a fundraising concert in aid of the Dartmoor Youth Folk Band with
Marilyn Tucker & Paul Wilson
singing folk songs of sea and shore
from their new CD On The Tide
Friday 12th March, 8.00pm
South Tawton Church House
Nr South Zeal, Nr Okehampton, EX20 2LQ
Tickets £7
Come along and join us for some great music in a great setting The Seven Stars pub is just across the road and you are welcome to bring drinks from there or from home to the concert Church House has a capacity of 50 people so please book in advance Call Mark or Sarah Bazeley on 01837 840775 for tickets
Marilyn Tucker & Paul Wilson are renowned for their strong vocal harmonies and instrumental variety. Their wide repertoire of traditional songs and tunes (including many from Devon's rich cultural history) is complemented by a wealth of new songs and original compositions.
In their thirty years of professional experience, they have performed at a staggering number and variety of venues, from Ewan MacColl's 70th Birthday at London's Festival Hall, to a small-hall concert for a fishing co-op on the shores of Newfoundland, always finding the right songs for each occasion. Their busy schedule has included village touring projects around England, folk clubs, festivals and concerts, TV and radio work.
Their latest CD On The Tide (Wren CD014) is inspired mainly by the relationship between Devon (and the west-country) and Newfoundland.
"Inspirational to hear them" Jim Payne, SingSong Productions, Newfoundland
"They make their songs live" Peggy Seeger
Last Sunday – now at a new venue
The informal evenings of folk songs and music will be at the Fountain Hotel, Fore Street, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1AP, from 8 to 11pm on the last Sunday of the month. Confirmed dates for 2010 so far are 31st January, 28th February, 28th March, 25th April, 30th May and 27th June.These Last Sunday club nights present a lovely environment to come along and enjoy some real live folk songs and acoustic music. The folk club will be held in the comfortable restaurant side of the Fountain Hotel, well away from any bar noise, so it will allow everyone to hear clearly, without the need for amplification.
Each evening will feature short performances by professional singers and musicians from Wren Music, along with guest artists from far or near. There will always be something you can sing along to or join in with (although that's not compulsory).
Singers and musicians are always welcome too, whether amateurs taking their first steps in singing in public or seasoned professional. There will be opportunities for them to perform floor spots, and people wishing to take their turn are asked to introduce themselves to the organisers on arrival, or to pre-book their spot by calling Wren Music on 01837 53754 or emailing marilyn@wrenmusic.co.uk
Entry to Last Sunday events is free, as we want to give as many people as possible the chance to find out for themselves how nice it is to have a night out with folk.
There will be a collection during each evening to help support Wren Music's year-round programme of music development activities in communities and schools throughout Devon and beyond, involving over 30,000 participants of all ages each year.