Concerts
The Tin Hut stages concerts in addition to the monthly sessions, presenting performers both local and international.
We are pleased to present some of the performers who have performed recently or will appear shortly.
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Sara Grey and Kieron MeansMonday 15th February 2010 "… An evening in her company is akin to sitting in a friend’s kitchen, drinking her wine and sharing her songs and stories. When it comes to an end, you feel at peace with the world." - Mick Tems, Taplas "… Sara’s distinguished frailing style on the banjo showed just how this instrument should be played, stylishly enhancing her silky melodic vocals. … new Hampshire born Sara Grey, one of the warmest individuals you’re ever likely to meet … her relaxed smooth singing style was conveyed with effortless ease." - Maurice Hope, Hexham In the Introduction on the sleeve notes of his Tradition Bearers CD Brian Peters says "Kieron Means is a young American singer with a strikingly individual sound. His voice is high and lonesome, yet rounded, and his skilful guitar accompaniments are sparse and understated, doing just enough to support the song. His material draws from the deepest wellsprings of North American culture, from the old-time music of the Southern mountains to the blues – which he sings with startling conviction – and the work of latter-day songwriters steeped in the old traditions. Kieron Means has soul, and I can think of no greater compliment to pay to a singer of folk songs."
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Dick Gaughan
Sunday 21st March 2010 at 8pm |
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Previous concerts... |
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Michael MarraSunday 13th December 2009 at 8pm.
"Michael Marra is one of the most inspiring acts we have had here. His songs are finely crafted works of art, offering insightful observance into human behaviour tinged with wonderfully dark humour. Marra is a man for the people, so down to earth, but with a perception most of us mere mortals would die for! As a performer, his years of experience have given him the ability to put an audience instantly at ease, allowing them to fully enjoy his startling musicianship and spine tingling voice. There is a refreshing, rarely seen honesty and emotion to everything he does.
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The Lost BrothersSaturday 14th November 2009, 8pm The Irish duo have performed at Celtic Connections and been described as "cosmic Everly Brothers" and "Velvet and Garfunkel", with wonderful melodies and harmonising. The great Christy Moore is apparently a fan. In addition we welcome back Clare Lindley as very able support. www.myspace.com/thelostbrothersmusic |
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The Hot Seats (formerly known as Special Ed)Sunday 20th September 2009, 8pm A mixture of bluegrass and old-time mountain music had the Tin Hut audience clapping, stomping and baying for more when they performed last year - a truly roof-raising and memorable evening. For more on the unusual world of The Hot Seats have a look at their website...
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Pokey LaFarge
Sunday 30th August 2009, 8pm Pokey LaFarge delivers a contagious mix of folk,
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Kirsty Mcgee and Mat MartinFriday 15th May 2009 8pm
Kirsty Mcgee is a maker of delicate yet stubborn songs, variously described as 'folk noir' and 'hobopop'. With multi-instrumentalist and musical partner Mat Martin. This is quiet and thoughtful music that stays with you, and grows, long after you first hear it. 'perfect understatement - not an extraneous word or note' - Karine Polwart www.kirstymcgee.com |
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The Groanbox BoysSunday 5th April 2009 8pm. The welcome return of the successful Groanbox Boys who captivated the Tin Hut last year with their original and talented act. Hear accordian played as never before, listen to gripping original lyrics accompanied by great resonator guitarwork, banjo(gourd & conventional), harmonica and the " freedom boot " www.groanboxboys.com
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Concerts FlamencoFriday 20th March 2009. From Digby, Nova Scotia, Richard and Marta Moir perform traditional flamenco with emotive singing and virtuoso guitar, giving a taste of real flamenco as found in the small villages of Spain. www.concertsflamenco.com |
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The Marc Atkinson TrioSaturday 28th February 2009 This award winning Canadian trio good-naturedly welcome all listeners aboard for an intriguing, exhilarating & unforgettable ride. Melodically captivating instrumentals and extraordinary guitar dexterity with shades of Django Reinhardt! www.marcatkinson.com
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The WildersMonday 19th January 2009 From Kansas, with a musical soul that lies in the Ozarks & playing dobro, banjo & fiddle. There's old-time songs, heartbreak and hard-driving honky tonk...and allegiances to Hank Williams & Jonny Cash. www.wilderscountry.com
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Clare Lindley & Brain MullanSaturday 27th December 2008 The duo formerly known as Bigfoot return to the Tin Hut for the third time. A unique sound with roots in Celtic music, American folk & bluegrass. Brain is a classically trained cellist (acoustic & electric), Clare an accomplished fiddler & guitarist. Great vocals and a wide repetoire produce a wonderfully entertaining evening. http://www.myspace.com/brianmullanandclarelindley
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Rhiannon Giddens & Sxip ShireyThursday 27th November 2008 From North Carolina, Rhiannon has an amazing voice & sings folk, blues, gospel, pop, Gaelic...she is also vocalist with The Carolina Chocolate Drops who appear on Jools Holland on November 11th. Sxip is a legendary underground folk guitarist & composer from Brooklyn, whose bag of tricks includes a resophonic guitar, triple extended pennywhistle & mutant harmonica. www.rhisong.com
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Special Ed and ShortbusTuesday 26th August From Richmond, Virginia. A bluegrass/punk/blues 5 piece multi-instrumental band with lyrics to stop you in your tracks. A humorous, entertaining stage act and musical extravaganza! |
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The Hunger Mountain BoysTuesday 15th July 2008 From Massachusetts. This trio play a mixture of blue grass, swing and old-time country with crisp vocals accompanied by guitars, steel guitar, mandolin, fiddle and double bass. It produces a foot-tapping slick performance with great vocal harmonies to take you back in time. |
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Kirsty McGee & Mat MartinSaturday 14th June 2008 From Manchester. Kirsty's self-penned songs of life, love and wanderlust are difficult to categorise but her soft, melodic voice with Mat's multi-instrumental accompaniment produce moving, thought provoking music. They appeared as support for Capercaillie at Celtic connections this year. |
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Sinsheen31st May 2008 From Angus, Christine Kydd and Barbara Dymock. Pure and clear harmonic singing with gentle and sensitive guitar accompaniment. A chance to hear a good, sometimes animated performance of traditional and contemporary Scots songs, some of which are self-penned. |
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The Groanbox Boys18th May 2008 From Brooklyn/London this duo, Cory Seznec and Michael Ward-Bergeman, play an 'eclectic foot-stompin', boot-shakin', claw-hammerin', box-pumpin', sweat-drippin'-from-ceilin' American folk and blues. Writing their own music, I think their "Hobo Heaven", with its mean harmonica, soulful lyrics and amazing accordian, is a joy to hear. I'd like to learn this one. |
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Laura Boosinger & Josh Goforth(8th April 2008) Their second visit to the Tin Hut, from N. Carolina. Appalachian mountain music. Laura's smooth voice alongside her skilled banjo playing, and with Josh's great guitar and vocal accompaniment, they thrilled a full hall last year. |
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Phil Lee & John Sieger(28th February 2008) From Nashville & Milwaukee. Phil's music can be described as country with a rock n' roll heart, with his road-worn voice, clever wordplay and skilled harmonica, he brings Bob Dylan to mind. John plays roots/rock/soul and is an accomplished singer/songwriter. www.nessmp3.com/music/phillee & www.nessmp3.com/music/johnsieger |
