Compton & Newberry
Jan/Feb 2017
Acclaimed traditional music veterans Mike Compton and Joe Newberry dig deep into early country music and blues, and their two-man stringband ranges between traditional songs, instrumentals, ballads and original tunes. Celebrated mandolinist Mike Compton took up the instrument as a teenager and was heavily influenced by “father of bluegrass” Bill Monroe. His musical CV is long and impressive; he co-founded roots supergroup The Nashville Bluegrass Band and worked with the legendary John Hartford, has had a long association with producer T Bone Burnett and was one of the original Soggy Bottom Boys, performing on the Grammy-winning soundtrack to the hit film O Brother, Where Art Thou? Mike has recorded and toured with numerous acclaimed musicians including David Grier, David Grisman and Bruce Molsky. Talented multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Joe Newberry is known internationally for his powerful clawhammer banjo playing, and he’s also a renowned guitarist and singer. Joe’s award-winning songs have been recorded by artists including The Gibson Brothers and Ricky Skaggs. Born in Missouri, Joe moved to North Carolina as a young man and quickly became an anchor of the vibrant traditional music scene there. Joe was a guest star on the UK’s popular Transatlantic Sessions live tour in 2016, and is a hugely charismatic entertainer who charms audiences wherever he goes.
| Sat, 21/01/2017 | Celtic Connections festival | Glasgow |
| Sun, 22/01/2017 | Dundee Acoustic Music Club | Dundee |
| Tue, 24/01/2017 | Craigdarroch Arms Hotel | Moniaive |
| Wed, 25/01/2017 | Fellside Centre | Kendal |
| Fri, 27/01/2017 | Mewl Music at Seven Arts | Leeds |
| Sat, 28/01/2017 | Steel City Opry at the Heeley Institute | Sheffield |
| Sun, 29/01/2017 | The Cross Keys | Selattyn |
| Tue, 31/01/2017 | Conservative Club (Helsby Bluegrass) | Frodsham |
| Wed, 01/02/2017 | Grateful Fred’s at The Atkinson | Southport |
| Thu, 02/02/2017 | The Three Horseshoes | Towersey |
| Fri, 03/02/2017 | Southbank Centre | London |
| Sat, 04/02/2017 | St George’s Church | New Mills |
| Sun, 05/02/2017 | Victoria Hotel | Menai Bridge |
Evie Ladin & Keith Terry
May/June 2017
Evie Ladin is a sensational live performer who has been playing banjo from the age of 8 and clogging since she was just 5. Evie is steeped in Appalachian music and dance, but also brings an urban edge and contemporary vision to her music. Trained as a jazz drummer and known for his work in contemporary Body Music, talented musician & dancer Keith Terry takes care of percussive duties on double bass, cajon and more, with clever lines and unusual grooves. Together, Evie and Keith create a mesmerising live show full of variety. Their concerts are a hugely entertaining mix of American roots music, song and dance.
| Wed, 24/05/2017 | London | Green Note |
| Thu, 25/05/2017 | New Mills, Derbyshire | St George’s Church |
| Fri, 26/05/2017 | Sheffield | Greystones (with Foghorn Stringband!) |
| Sat, 27/05/2017 | Ireby, Cumbria | Ireby Festival (afternoon) |
| Sat, 27/05/2017 | Egremont | Florence Arts Centre (evening) |
| Sun, 28/05/2017 | Edinburgh | House concert |
| Mon, 29/05/2017 | Eyemouth | Hippodrome |
| Tue, 30/05/2017 | Kendal | Fellside Centre |
| Thu, 01/06/2017 | Swansea | Taliesin Arts Centre |
| Fri, 02/06/2017 | Tenby | Church House |
| Sat, 03/06/2017 | near Aberystwyth | Fire in the Mountain festival |
| Sun, 04/06/2017 | Brynrefail, North Wales | Caban |