Saturday 5th April 2003"Joe Stead
distinguishes himself from the rest of the folk community with his desire to give the
audience a choice in what they hear. No easy gig line up, pre decided before the audience
is even assembled."
"Isn't this what folk singing is all about?" Joe has been described by one folk club as
a cross between a well-loved old teddy and Arfur Mullard. Joe's entertaining patter links
first-class songs & banjo accompaniment - a seasoned campaigner who has not
lost any of the energy and passion of a true enthusiast. A great night out! Check out his Website!
| Joe Stead |
Events Diary
Eddie Walker
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Saturday 1st March 2003
Eddie Walker, one of
the Folk Circuit’s leading singer/guitar pickers, performing live at the Mariners playing old blues, rags,
hillbilly country, British and American folk and original songs and guitar instrumentals.
His performance left us in no doubt as to the truth of a recent article in Living Tradition which said; 'Eddie Walker has been one of the most
consistently popular musicians on the UK folk scene over very many years.' This was
an evening to remember!Check out his Website! |
Friday 21st February 2003Another successful evening at the George. Mike’s wide
experience drawn from over thirty years
of travelling and playing his songs is what makes him a singer and writer of the present.
We were treated to a stunning display of Mike's natural song-writing ability
and remarkable guitar and vocal style. He performed a varied programme of songs with thoughtful lyrics and strong
melodies. Although Mike is dedicated and serious about his work there is a tremendous
humour in the man as well. He delights in sharing a joke or a story with his audiences
and builds up such a rapport that they invariably go home reflecting on an evening spent
with a good friend. Check out his Website! |
Mike Silver |
Kathryn Roberts
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Friday 29th November A sizeable audience enjoyed an entertaining and varied evening at
the George Hotel in South Molton. Sean proved a witty personality and expert guitarist, testing out the percussive
qualities of both carpet and floor! His individual style of playing complemented the beautiful singing and occasional
instrumental bursts from Kathryn and together they showed us all the reason for their deserved success.
As members of the well-known Folk-Rock Crossover
band 'Equation', Kathryn and Sean have toured the world,but playing
the smaller folk clubs is still something close to Kathryn's heart. Sean shares her
affection as his early career was also launched upon the folk
club circuit, both as an accompanist to geordie fiddle
favourite Tom McConville and with his two siblings as 'The
Lakeman Brothers'.. |
Sean Lakeman
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The Yetties |
Friday 22nd NovemberAnother great evening of song and good humour was enjoyed by
all when the Yetties visited us at the Mariner's Arms. Also on the bill was the young and
extremely talented James Boyle, a name to look out for in the future. What a fiddle player!
The Yetties are one of England's most popular folk groups. Their obvious love of the West
Country, it's songs, stories and humour wins them friends wherever they go.
Since turning professional in 1967 their music and their enthusiasm has taken
them all over the world and they have recorded no less than 36 albums for different
companies.
The Yetties have never lost their genuine feeling for the countryside and they
draw on their personal experiences of country life for their concert programme.
Hearts of Oak have built up a lasting relationship with this amazing group of
people and now undertake an annual 'pilgrimage' to perform at their club where
they are always warmly recieved.
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Thursday 10th October.
Another first class evening was enjoyed when Isla StClair returned to the Mariners to
enthrall a captivated audience with her wide repertoire of Scottish songs, lively
personality and humour.
Isla made her first appearance at Aberdeen Folk Club in 1962 when
only ten years old. In 1971 she was awarded the title of 'Best Female Folk Singer'
by the New Musical Express. She toured Europe, North America and Russia and
became a household name via Television and Radio, with a second career in light
entertainment. We hope it won't be too long before she returns again.
Meanwhile see her at the Pantomime in Barnstaple this year!
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Isla StClair
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Tony Truscott |
On Saturday 5th October at the George Hotel in South Molton we were fortunate
to share in the talent of this great singer-songwriter from Treverbyn in Cornwall
Tony has been a friend of Hearts of Oak for many years and recently penned a song
exclusively for 'Hearts of Oak' called 'The Fair Maid of Youghal' (a brief story of
the schooner 'Kathleen and May')
Tony also wrote one of the groups favourite songs
called 'Mist over Lundy'which appears on their CD 'By Popular request'.
The evening was enjoyed by all who came and we look forward to seeing Tony again
in the not too distant future!
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Barrow in Furness Festival of the Sea.
Last summer we performed at Fort Perch Rock in Liverpool and at the Barrow
in Furness festival of the Sea, where they recorded an hour long broadcast for BBC radio
Cumbria with Tony Davis of the Spinners and Martin Hugill, son of Stan Hugill the last
of the working shanty men.
Thanks to Devonshire motors on the Pottington Estate in Barnstaple
for lending a Spacewagon for the journey, an ideal group transport.
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On the quayside at The Festival of the Sea in Barrow
in Furness. It only rained the once! |
