WELCOME TO OUR 2023 EVENT
Friday 13th October
At The Royal British Legion
7:30 for 8pm to 11pm
£7 pre-booked tickets CLICK HERE
£10 cash or card on the door
AUTUMN SHOWCASE
The Larks … Chris and Liz with their own material honed at one festival after another this year The Larks, Liz Miller and Chris Wilbraham, a duo based near Bury St Edmunds, use guitar and mandolin to compliment their voices, as they call on a wide range of influences and experiences to entertain their audiences.
Their original songs can be populated by mermaids, nightingales and vampires and have been known to describe a lifeboat disaster or warn of climate change
Blue Sky Acoustic Duo …
Rob and Jules are rapidly making a name for themselves playing gigs around local hostelries with unusual and passionate covers
Mike Excell … And excel he does as an award-winning local singer-songwriter, a regular at folk clubs around Herts, resident singer at Hitchin Folk Club.
Bill Tarran … Co host of Bishop Stortford Acoustic Club and good friend of our club who chooses wonderful covers and makes them his own.
Friday 27th October
At The Royal British Legion
7:30 for 8pm to 11pm
£12 pre-booked tickets CLICK HERE
Click HERE for ‘Tickets’ from Lesley
£15 cash or card on the door
Featuring …
John Reilly and Lewis Nitikman‘s ‘Your Song’ concert
celebrating the music and lyrics of
Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Support by local Singer Songwriter Kimberly Stoker
“It was a real treat to see Kimberley perform … for me a voice like Macey Gray and the soul of Ami Winehouse … ” Chris W
So how about THIS ….. We have booked the ‘Your Song’ Concert performed by John Reilly and Lewis Nitikman A celebration of the music and lyrics of Elton John and Bernie Taupin … ‘YOUR SONG’ is a 100% live concert celebrating the songs of Sir Elton John, performed by singer-songwriter John Reilly and pianist and composer Lewis Nitikman. This is not a tribute, so no dressing up, no miming and no backing tracks. Just two consummate Professionals celebrating amazing, timeless songs performed from the heart with passion and musical excellence.
John Reilly is amazing in his own right. He was born in Liverpool. He won the British and International Song award. He was signed by Agent /Manager Sam Feldman (who represented Bryan Adams, Diana Krall, and Elvis Costello) resulting in a tour of Canada and the US, where many of his recordings became hit singles.
He opened in concert for major stars, including Bryan Adams, Procal Harum and the late Ray Charles. His songs were played in movies, and TV shows, including Dawson’s Creek, and Quantum Leap.
John returned to the UK where he had a 2500 seater concert sell out, and toured with Ray Davis (Kinks) finishing with a sold out concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
“Your Song is a brilliant night of outstanding musicianship, creating an amazing sound, leaving the audience mesmerised” Paul James, Programme Director of Acapela Studios.
“a classic English songwriter” Sunday Express
“every song is beautifully crafted” Classic Rock Magazine
“I’ve simply got to see him live” Graham Norton (BBC Radio 2)
John appeared at a special Grammy Awards 50th Anniversary concert alongside Gary Barlow and Alfie Boe. John now lives in Sheffield, and his show ‘Your Song’ has been presented across the country, including Sheffield City Hall , The Lamproom Theatre in Barnsley, Alexander’s of Chester, and Acapela Studios in Cardiff, all ending with standing ovations.
John Reilly and his brilliant Canadian musical director Lewis Nitkman now bring ‘Your Song’ to Royston LIVE
Support by local Singer Songwriter Kimberly Stoker
“It was a real treat to see Kimberley at Royston … for me a voice like Macey Gray and the soul of Ami Winehouse … ” Chris W
Smith and Brewer met at an event organised by Joan Armatrading for the acts she had chosen to support her on her 2015 tour.
Since then, they have played together all over the UK, notably as the support act to 10cc and Ralph McTell on their 2018 U.K tours, at Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2018, the 2018 Cambridge Folk Festival and the UK Americana Music Association Showcase in 2017 and 2019, as well as at AmericanaFest in Nashville in 2017.
Friday 10th November
At The Royal British Legion
7:30 for 8pm to 11pm
£12 pre-booked tickets CLICK HERE
£15 cash or card on the door
Featuring … Ben Smith and Jimmy Brewer
Ben is a guitar wizard, songwriter and charismatic charmer. We have always loved Shepreth musician Ben Smith for his songs guitar playing and sheer passion. More detail as it evolves for this gig … safe to say . though that since Joan Armatrading brought him together with Jimmy Brewer and a musical bro-mance sparked… amazing original songs and rich guitar tunes resulted … and Ben says Jimmy will be joining him … So job done … another great gig upcoming at Royston
With … Vic Lennard
Vic Lennard managed to make a career from the odd combination of music, maths and journalism. Tonight he will be mainly concentrating on M….. music…
Vic handling most styles from folk to funk and heavy rock, he’s spent the past 40 years playing live and recording. Current projects include The Latiesha Maria Band, Let’s Funk and The Friday Night Rock Service. As well as his own songwriting.
Friday 24th November
At The Royal British Legion
7:30 for 8pm to 11pm
£9 pre-booked tickets CLICK HERE
£12 cash or card on the door
Featuring … Wickenwood
With … Bob Hines
With … Thursday’s Band
Thursday’s Band is a spellbinding mix of free-flowing fiddles, locked down guitars, and vocal harmony. Their songs come seasoned with folk, country, cajun, classical, and a dash of flamenco. Sometimes they’re personal; sometimes they tell tall tales; sometimes they break out into wistful laments and exuberant tunes.
With … Bob Hines
Minstrel from the parish of St Neots noteworthy for being a member of ‘The Worthys’ and a thoroughly entertaining chap.
With … The Big Buch Band
The Buch Band are a trio who specialise in Good Time Music. On this occasion they hope to increase their number by one adding Andy Church (vocalist and cajonist with Blues Inc) to the rest of the band Chris Walls on vocals and guitar, lead guitarist Martin Hewitt and Chris Brimley on bass. The Buch Band open the evening in their traditional way with songs we all know and including ‘Country Roads’ our favourite.
Friday 8th December
CHRISTMAS PARTY
At The Royal British Legion
7:30 for 8pm to 11pm
£7 pre-booked tickets CLICK HERE
£10 cash or card on the door
Featuring …
CHRISTMAS SHOWCASE SIX ACTS FOUR SONGS
Christmas raffle,
Friday 29th December
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