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CHRISTINE COLLISTER - Norwich Arts Centre - Fri 8th Nov 8.00 pm
For more than fifteen years Christine's powerful voice of rare quality has sparkled effortlessly across a musical spectrum of soul, blues, pop, jazz, country and folk. She convincingly interprets Smokey Robinson, Nick Drake and Tom Waits whilst her own compositions have developed their own distinctive quality. Christine first came to national attention singing the theme for the BBC's "Life and Loves of A She Devil". A fruitful association with the Richard Thompson Band and album appearances with Loudon Wainwright III and Bert Jansch were followed by critical and commercial success in a seven-year partnership with songwriter Clive Gregson. Her solo career has enhanced her stature with albums such as "The Dark Gift of Time" and "Blue Aconite". With a gravity defying voice, assured and impressive live performances and great personal charm, she is a phenomenal live act. "…so much soul you'd think she'd been signed by Motown…boundary breaking is routine for Collister and makes her one of the finest grown-up vocalists on the planet" Q Magazine
Tickets £8.00 from Norwich Arts Centre box office on 01603 660352.
SHOW OF HANDS - King's Lynn Arts Centre - Sun 1st Dec 7.45 pm and The Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich - Mon 2nd Dec 7.30 pm
One of the most successful acts on the UK acoustic scene visits King's Lynn and Norwich on consecutive nights. (The Lynn concert is being promoted by our good friend Trevor Nurse). Steve Knightley is regarded as one of the foremost songwriters of the acoustic world, whilst multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer is much in demand as a session musician and also tours with his own band. Their music combines English, American and Celtic influences to weave a rich tapestry of songs, stories and rhythms. Steve and Phil play an array of instruments on stage, including guitars, cello-mandolins, cuattro, fiddle and squeeze-box. Following their sell-out concert at the Royal Albert Hall and the subsequent "Big Gig" TV programme, Show of Hands were the first folk act to be invited to stage a special summer show at the Eden Project in Cornwall and were nominated as "Best Group" and "Best Live Act" at this year's Radio 2 Folk Awards. "Vibrant, original songs delivered on acoustic instruments with a rock 'n' roll strut - only Show of Hands can do this" Q Magazine Tickets for King's Lynn are £10 (box office 01553 764864) and Norwich £11 (box office 01603 620917). Please note different start times.
And finally… we must mention that Norwich Arts Centre is presenting singer/ songwriter Martyn Joseph on Mon 9 December. If you've seen him perform with Steve Knightley and Tom Robinson as the "Faith Folk and Anarchy" trio you'll have seen the man's ability but it's as a solo performer that Martyn really shines, showcasing the integrity of his songwriting and the issues he cares about. Call the box office on 01603 660352 for ticket information.
Acoustic
Promotions presents
Phil
Beer is the multi-instrumental half of legendary acoustic duo “Show of
Hands”. His instrumental wizardry is well-documented and has been utilised by
many artists over the years, including The Rolling Stones, Mike Oldfield and
Steve Harley. He was for some years lead guitarist, singer and co-writer with
the Albion Band.
The
PB Band’s annual tour gives Phil a chance to demonstrate his long-established
skills as an electric guitarist. Increasingly popular on the roots-rock circuit,
the band features key members of other acts, including Gareth Turner, front man
of Little Johnny England.
Be
assured of an energetic and feel-good evening with one of the most respected
multi-instrumentalists in the folk-rock world, delivering hard-driving
roots-rock.
The Classic Rock Society
recently presented Dave Cousins, leader of The Strawbs, with a lifetime
achievement award, celebrating thirty years in rock music.
Their hit singles “Part of the Union” and “Lay
Down” led to success on both sides of the Atlantic, touring with the likes of
Frank Zappa, The Eagles and Santana. The Strawbs have recently recorded their
first studio album in ten years and are touring as an acoustic trio on this,
their first visit to Norwich Arts Centre.
Acoustic Strawbs play
classic Strawbs songs and new material with the integrity and musicianship for
which the band has always been recognised.
Christine Collister – Fri 3 October – Norwich Arts Centre – 8.00 pm - £8.00
“…so much soul you’d think she’d been signed by
Motown…boundary breaking is routine for Collister and makes her one of the
finest grown-up vocalists on the planet”
Q Magazine
For
more than fifteen years Christine’s powerful and gravity-defying voice has
sparkled effortlessly across a musical spectrum of soul, blues, pop, jazz,
country and folk. Her albums have seen her convincingly interpret Smokey
Robinson, Nick Drake and Tom Waits – whilst her own compositions have
developed their own distinctive quality, making a personal statement and
delivered with great charm.
Christine
first came to national attention singing the theme for the BBC’s “Life and
Loves of A She Devil”. Following a fruitful association with the Richard
Thompson Band a seven-year partnership with Clive Gregson brought critical and
commercial success. Since going solo in 1992, albums such as “The Dark Gift of
Time” and “Blue Aconite” have increased her stature at home and abroad.
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