Peta & Ken
MUSICAL TRADITIONS CLUB OCT/NOV
2008
SATURDAY 18th OCTOBER
CHRIS MILES AND GORDEANNA
McCULLOUGH unique visit by these brilliant Scots singers.
Joint
presentation by MTC and Cellar Upstairs
.
Gordeanna and Chris share a love of powerful songs, in meaning and
presentation and the main principle in singing a song is that they feel
something about it. Expect an exciting sound, and an enjoyment in each
other's company that catches the audience's imagination.
Chris Miles sings all kinds of songs, many traditional, Scottish and
Irish, some Burns, some contemporary, some political.... songs with a message,
songs with feeling.
Known in Scotland and Ireland for singing unaccompanied,
Chris has a versatile voice which can be powerful or sweet. She's also a
wonderful observer of human nature and has the gift of turning everyday
occurrences into hilarious situations. Her well worded introductions to songs
often inspire new insights.
Gordeanna McCulloch began her singing apprenticeship in Norman Buchan's
Ballads Club in the sixties and went on to become a fully fledged member of
the Clutha, singing powerfully , mainly traditional songs. More recently
she has an important role in the Glasgow-based Eurydice Choir, (i.e. not the
Orpheus Choir!) . Although there's a strong traditional element to her singing,
her powerful repertoire includes all kinds of songs.
While Gordeanna held the stage all over Europe
Chris was singing away at the kitchen sink and at after-the-pub-shuts parties.
Encouraged to take the floor at Kirkcaldy Folk Club in 1985, she hasn't stopped
singing since.
Chris and Gordeanna teamed up with Aileen Carr and
Maureen Jelks in 1991 when, as Palaver, they
took Ballyshannon Festival by storm. Gordeanna continues singing with
Chris in a memorable partnership.
FRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER
JOHN
KIRKPATRICK
With Will Duke & Dan Quinn plus
Susanna Maijala (Finnish accordion player)
A feast of squeezeboxes! We also celebrate
Ken Hall's 60th Birthday.
TICKETED EVENT details below
FRIDAY 12th DECEMBER
XMAS PARTY POSH BAND with JIM
WARD
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Admission charge for most events:
Members
£6, concs. £3.50 . Non - Members £7, concs.
£4
TICKETED EVENTS (seats not guaranteed)
A rare chance to hear these superb artists in a small acoustic
venue. Members are being offered first chance to buy tickets , and at a reduced
rate .
Member means you already have a current card when
purchasing tickets. Send in with your order.
To
renew, send in the card with an extra £1 for renewal.
JOHN KIRKPATRICK (7th Nov.)
Members £7, concs. £5.
(Non-members £9)
TO BUY TICKETS
Write to : Peta Webb & Ken Hall
52 Cecile Park, London N8 9AS
with your name and address , phone number and
e-address, plus details of tickets required
Enclose : Cheque MADE OUT TO E.P.WEBB (not Peta Webb)
Stamped Addressed Envelope.
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Musical
Traditions Club at
The
King & Queen,
1
Foley Street, London W1W 6DL (at the junction of
Foley
Street and Cleveland
Street). 8-11pm. Nearest tube:
Goodge
Street /Warren Street/ Great Portland
Street. Parking OK after
6.30.
For further info., email us on petawebken_at_aol_dot_com or ring
0208-340-0530 or
see
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/martin.nail/MusTrad/MTCintro.htm
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NON-MTC EVENTS
Don't forget the Return to Camden Festival 24th October-2nd
November