From: Kathy Dunn
[kathy.dunn_at_btopenworld_dot_com]
Sent: 12 February 2012 11:48
Subject: WESSEX ACOUSTIC FOLK
CLUB
WESSEX ACOUSTIC FOLK
CLUB
Don't forget - this Friday 17th February
we are hosts to the delightful Johnny
Coppin.
Johnny (ex Decameron) is well known for
compiling poetry anthologies, writing songs, singing and performing solo, as
well as performing with other artists like Mike Silver. He has also been radio
broadcasting, so we are lucky such a busy man has managed to fit in a concert
at Wessex Acoustic.
Johnny is well known for his beautifully clear
singing and wide range of self penned songs.
Supporting Johnny we have one of our regulars,
the talented singer songwriter Nigel Waite, from Bournemouth.
Tickets for this great night out are only £10,
unless you book ahead, in which case it is the bargain price of £8!
Book your tickets NOW by replying to this email
or calling Kathy on 01202 732239.
It helps us hugely if you do book well ahead to
ensure we have enough seats available on the night, and to help us sleep at
night knowing we have an audience for our artists. We do not like to have to
cancel a concert, but if no-one books then we have to consider cancellation and
bear the cost of the artist's fees. Advance bookings help us plan the evening
and proceed with confidence. At present we have a ?book ahead - pay when you
come' policy, but we may have to change to an advance payment system if too
many people fail to turn up and not pay on the night. We are a small, friendly
club and welcome anyone who wishes to come, but we do have to pay a guaranteed
fee to the artists, as well as other expenses, and we need your support and
co-operation to continue running the club.
On March
9th we are pleased to present that amazing Scottish
singer-songwriter Wendy
Arrowsmith. Wendy has appeared at Swanage Folk Festival in
2010, and 2011 and is coming back again in 2013. She has proved a firm
favourite with the festival crowds and we are delighted to have her back at the
club for the second time. If you remember, Wendy was booked at the time we were
?evicted' from the Farquharson Arms in January 2010, and were not able to hold
the concert at our new venue at Blandford British Legion, so we had her perform
a house concert at John and Roz's home. Those who came loved her and I am sure
will be pleased to see her back at the club. Tickets for Wendy are £8 or £6 if
booked ahead.
Why not book for both concerts in one go?
Remember opening time for the Legion is 7pm.
Club doors open at 8pm or earlier if sound checks permit.
Tickets are now on sale for FAIRPORT Acoustic CONVENTION
on Friday 25th May
at 8pm at Upton Community Centre, Upton, Poole. £20 a ticket, children half
price. We are laying on a licenced bar with Sixpenny Handley Ale and other
drinks available, but no food. See the website for details of how to get your
tickets, as these have to be paid for when booking.
Fairport tickets will be on sale on club nights
too. Payment by cash or cheque please.
Hope to see you at the club soon.
Kathy & John
at The Royal British Legion, Church Lane,
Blandford, DT117AD
2012 bookings
17th February - Johnny
Coppin
9th March - Wendy
Arrowsmith
13th April - Katriona
Gilmore & Jamie Roberts
27th April - Stan Graham
- Nigel Waite
25th May - FAIRPORT
CONVENTION (at a separate venue)
22nd June - Corncrow
28th September - Vicki
Swan & Jonny Dyer
19th October - Vin
Garbutt
9th November - Lucy Ward
23rd November - Mike
Silver