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I am helping to promote a Country/Bluegrass fest in 2017
The Lion Acoustic Music Festival 2017
Bridge St , Belper, Derbyshire
A Weekend of great music from some of the U.K's top instrumentalists, including Bluegrass, Country and Contemporary Music including workshops for Banjo (Richard Collins), Mandolin (Simon Mayor) and singing (Hilary James).
Headlining on Sat 1st April
Slim Panatella and the Mellow Virginians http://slimpanatella.com
Simon Mayor, Richard Collins and Hilary James
An aural orgy of dazzling musicianship: The Independent
Smoking fretboards! This worldclass collective on mandolin, violin and bass will light up your evening with an addictive blend of 30s, 40s and 50s jazz, swing, ragtime, country blues and originals. The band features composer, wit, fiddler and guitarist Simon Mayor, three time UK banjo champion Richard Collins, and sublime English folk vocalist Hilary James, who is also a mean guitar and mandobass player: ENT2
Slicker than the Torey-Canyon, hotter than a peppered sprout and absolutely brill. The Living Tradition
An absolutely magnificent set of largely American country / old time / blues that is so melody-rich you would honestly think it was going out of fashion:Rock n Reel
Sat Support band Dandylions.......A three piece cover band from Derby, featuring a unique blend of country instruments and vocal harmonies. Currently creating a storm of enthusiasm and support with their modern and quirky arrangements of popular Country and Contemporary music.Thier music has been described as Modern Country/Bluegrass with oomph!!!! Already raising considerable interest for festival appearances, and recording, this band is definitely going places...
and more
Friday Bands confirmed
The Old Grey Dogs
Cost £40.00 for both days including workshops (Limited Tickets)
www.klicnow.com/lionfestival2017
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