The evenings
are closing in, the temptation to huddle by the fire is enormous, but if you do
that on 17th November you would miss the opportunity to
enjoy an evening in the company of
KEITH PEARSON’S COUP DE
GRASS,
one of the most
musically talented and entertaining bands you are likely to see for a long
time.
Their music, which ranges from fast, dazzling banjo, guitar and harmonica
solos to ballads of exceptional beauty is just a part of what makes them one of
the most popular and sought after acts currently playing the clubs and concert
stages.
The live show, presented with good humour, expertise and intelligence,
features: - virtuoso instrumental performances, exquisite vocal harmonies,
superb original song-writing, and a great deal of eccentric humour; in other
words - entertainment for discerning audiences, especially those who like real
musicians, playing real musical instruments. Each band-member has an individual
style refined by a lifetime of diverse musical influences, which is one of the
reasons why COUP DE GRASS are among the few Bluegrass-influenced acts who take
their music beyond the insular confines of partisan, purist clubs and out into
the wider world of venues for those who just like great music. Time and time
again, at concerts and festivals, people come up to the band after a show and
say "I didn't realise how much I liked that kind of music until I heard this
band."
COUP DE GRASS evolved from a band originally called the Cross Country
Flyers, formed by Keith Pearson in the early 80s with Tim Jellis and Phil
Milner, after Keith won the Marlboro Country Music Contest. In 1989, World
Harmonica Champion, James Darby, joined the line-up, seeking to form a hotshot
Country Band, and the resulting mixture of styles gave rise to a new band called
The Hitkickers. Over several years this unique band acquired a cult following
among the more musically adventurous fans of British Country. Having decided to
concentrate on Folk and World Music festivals and concerts, rather than C and W
clubs, the band formerly known as The Hitkickers (and occasionally also known as
the Bluegrass Gentlemen and the Left Hand Band) is now officially called COUP DE
GRASS.
The melodic perfection and rocking-Country feel of their opening number -
the classic "Orange Blossom Special" - wins audiences over right from the start
with the irresistible way it showcases Keith's banjo-playing and James's
harmonica. When you hear some of Keith's songs such as "Lovers Again", which you
can imagine being sung by Emmylou Harris, you know you are in the presence of a
class act.
Folk Week is
often asked to put on musical events throughout the year, and we are really
pleased to have the use of Hilderstone, in conjunction with the Sarah Thorne
Theatre Club, but we do need your support to ensure that we can provide the
occasional musical evening outside the festival. It would be great to see
you there.
Tickets £9 advance
01843 256513 or £11 on door
Saturday 17 Nov
07 7.45pm
Memorial Theatre, Hilderstone, St Peter’s Road,
Broadstairs
Ticket office open
1000- 1400
Kim Headley
Artistic
Director
Broadstairs Folk
Week
01843 604080
kim_at_broadstairsfolkweek_dot_org_dot_uk
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