AT THE STUDIO, TOWER STREET, HARTLEPOOL
Sunday 16th September
SZAPORA
A dazzling kaleidoscope of sound from this fabulous seven piece band which includes two singing
sisters from Bosnia. They perform impassioned Hungarian csardas, dances from Romania,
Macedonia and Serbian folk tunes as well as original compositions. This outstanding band
deservedly has a growing reputation on the world music scene.
£8 (£6) Advance tickets available
Wednesday 3rd October
RORY McLEOD
Rory is a self-taught, one man world music phenomenon and dynamic live performer who has
travelled across five continents during the last 12 years with his own bizarre solo orchestra of
harmonica, guitar, trombone, vocals, spoons, bandorea, djembe and various percussion
instruments.
£4 (£3)
Wednesday 7th November
THE PURE DROP - Traditional Music from Ireland
Featuring: Tommy Keane - uillean pipes, Jacqueline McCarthy - concertina, Seamus Creagh -
fiddle, Jackie Daly - button box, Sandra Joyce - vocals and bodhran, Roisin Ni Mhannain - old
style step dance
This is a rare chance to hear some of the leading musicians, brought together by Folkworks, who
play traditional Irish music. The performers will play as an ensemble, as solists and in various
pairings. These superb performers rarely visit this country and their stunning musicianship is
matched by their ability to draw the audience into the fun.
£8 (£6) Advance tickets available
Saturday 17th November
ALY BAIN & PHIL CUNNINGHAM
Born in the Shetland Islands, Aly Bain is the best known and most supreme fiddle player in the
Celtic tradition, also known for establishing Boys of the Lough, one of the most famous
traditional folk bands. He is arguably one of the finest players of all time and over the years
he has developed a unique playing technique, becoming recognised for his highly dramatic style
and emotion. World famous accordion player Phil Cunningham was a member of the highly
acclaimed Silly Wizard from 1976 - 1983, developing into a musical force not only in their
native Scotland but also the rest of Europe, Canada and the United States. He has done much
work as a solo performer and composer for television, radio, film and stage. Phil and Aly have
recorded two albums together and this is a great opportunity to hear this unbeatable duo and
their wonderful blend of virtuosic playing and humour.
£8 (£6) Advance tickets available
Wednesday 5th December
TOM McCONVILLE + PAULINE CATO
Folk Roots describe them as ‘something really special’ and it is hardly surprising considering
their tight virtuosic playing, energy, wit and fiddle, pipes and vocals blending effortlessly
together. Twice winners of The Daily Telegraph’s Folk Album of the Year, don’t miss the chance
to hear one of the most popular and successful acoustic duos around.
£4 (£3)
AT HARTLEPOOL ART GALLERY, CHURCH SQUARE:
Thursday 13th December, 8pm
AMAZING BLONDEL in concert
The magical sound of Olde England
Renaissance and baroque influences together with a contemporary feel combine to produce the
unmistakable and essentially English sound of Amazing Blondel. Their distinguished career
includes 11 albums, tours throughout Scandinavia, Europe and the USA and concerts alongside
such giants as Procol Harem, Traffic, Free, Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span. Celebrating
over 30 years together, their stage show is as impressive as ever with an array of instruments,
virtuosic playing and a great sense of humour.
£5 (£3) Doors open 7.30pm
Advance tickets available
Advance tickets available for all events are available from:
The Studio, Tower Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7HQ. (Cheque or cash only).
tel: 01429 424440
Studio events - doors open 7.30pm. Artists on stage at 9pm.
Happy Hour 7.30 - 8.30pm
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