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Welcome news from Neil and Gill White.

"Promoter of very fine concerts in one of the deeper fastnesses of the westcountry":

An hour of music from the tradition, generously donated by every act featured in the 29 Crabshell Concerts. Some of the most admired and respected players from both sides of the Atlantic who, amongst them, have sold out the Royal Albert Hall; achieved championship honours; broken audience records; starred on TV, film and radio and won accolades galore.

Superb performers at the top of their powers, every one has earned worldwide acclaim.
ON SALE at the Crabshell Inn or from Crabshell Records, 2 Clipper Quay, Embankment Road, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1SJ

£10 or £12 with P&P (£14.50 abroad) cheques payable to Crabshell Records 

Any profits entirely dedicated to promoting, in and around Kingsbridge, live, professional music of the tradition

Crabshell Records is a not-for-profit Unincorporated Association

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... And for or more info on live acoustic music in the Kingsbridge area visit: www.shamstrad.co.uk

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Another addition to good live music down here:

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THE BLUE ANCHOR  -  April 2012

Helston, Cornwall

For many years one of the most popular watering holes for acoustic musicians.

Not least because of the very fine beer brewed on the premises.

And our thanks go to guitarist, Angus Baxter, for all his hard work in organising this weekly event.

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Click on the image links to find out more about some of the South West's best musicians:

Kate Lissauer	Edward Bennett	Stompin' Dave

Gollywhoppers	Dreamers Folk	The Dowling Thing

And a special mention for the up-and-coming, local Bluegrassy band: Blue Horyzon blue horyzon

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And here's a Southern Suggestion:

Jack Lawrence   &   Michael Reno Harrell 

   www.jacklawrence.com                                         www.michaelreno.com                       

Very fine musicians and friends from North Carolina

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Good friends and a great Festival, don't forget to book your tickets for this year's Bluegrass extravaganza:

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     FLATS & SHARPS  

                         THUNDERBRIDGE BLUEGRASS BOYS

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   JACK LAWRENCE & RICHARD PLANK  

A now distant, but pleasant memory . . .

photo Rob Jewell		photo Rob Jewell

"... the virtuoso picking of Dick Plank and Jack Lawrence"

Roland Emmanuel, Cornish Bluegrass Festival review, British Bluegrass News, issue 55 

(Many thanks, Roland, we're glad you enjoyed the music - Jack & Richard )

"Saw Jack with Richard Plank at Didmarton Bluegrass Festival Saturday & Sunday Sept. 4th & 5th. Two terrific sets. Thanks Jack. I note that you are appearing down the road from me on Tuesday 14th Sept. Will steam along and hope to see you and Richard then, failing that will see you at Cornish Bluegrass Festival, 17th-19th Sept. Cannot wait."

Dave Hillier

(Thanks Dave, that's much appreciated. We both had a great time on the tour - it was a lot of fun. Jack & Richard)

Steamboat Whistle Blues - Jack Lawrence

The Whole World Round - Jack Lawrence

Travelin' Man - Jack Lawrence & Richard Plank

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KEITH HILLS & RICHARD PLANK

"Some sporty, if not downright fancy, guitar picking and singing"

Scroll down for a selection of bootleg video clips...

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Friday, December 10th, 2010

Plank and Hills, Cornwall’s top guitarists at St Ives Arts Club

KEITH HILLS and Dick Plank are returning to play at St Ives Arts Club on Saturday, December 18th.

Both, as solo performers or in various line-ups, the pair have been stalwarts of the St Ives music scene

over a good few decades now. Keith, legendary for his virtuoso guitar style, has been a constant inspiration

to generations of Cornish guitarists. Dick Plank’s love of ‘Old Time’ and ‘Bluegrass’ helped him establish

strong ties with the US, bringing over several great proponents of those styles to perform in West Cornwall.

LOT OF TRAVELLING Both did a lot of travelling out of Cornwall since the last show. Keith’s been playing at

various clubs and pubs along the south coast. While Dick had the pleasure of touring the UK in September,

playing with Jack Lawrence, the renowned guitarist from Charlotte, North Carolina and the musical partner

of the legendary Doc Watson. Jack Lawrence and Dick headlined at some major Festivals, including the

Cornish Bluegrass Festival, and appeared in theatres, acoustics clubs and folk clubs. The acoustic duo’s

Arts Club concert will be offering a wide variety of folk and blues numbers. Always a great opportunity to

see and hear two of the counties very best fingerstyle guitarists in action. Tickets £6.00/£5.00 on the door

at 7.30 p.m. You can find out more about Keith, Dick and many other fine local and US performers

on the ‘acousticart’ website.

We gratefully acknowledge permission from Toni Carver, Folk musician & proprietor of The St.Ives Times & Echo,

for the use of the above article.

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On this website you will see a number of photographs taken by our friend

Rob Jewell    -    rjphoto

He's one of the best professional photographers we've ever come across.

Whatever your needs might be, we'd firmly encourage you to use him.

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Spring 2012 Endorsement

Nothing but the best is recommended here

The Comet Grill

Charlotte NC

Tuesday night at The Comet features Red Rocking Chair:

Dale Myer, Jack Lawrence, Tom Kuhn & Michael Reno Harrell

Owner, Tommy Noblett has continued to make the Comet Grill stand up to the expectations of patrons from years past.  Live music every week with Friday night legends, The Lenny Federal Band, tearing it up without fail.  Furthermore, the food is delicious and the weekly specials will help you save a buck or two.  There is always a friendly mix of locals and newcomers, young and old, where all are welcome.  Go there now!

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Keep listening and supporting  UK Country Radio as it increasingly plays Old Time, Bluegrass & American Folk music:

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From The Archives... No 1    THE SAFARI BROTHERS

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From The Archives... No 2     Rare video footage of

Roy Ray, Richard Plank, Nigel Wood, Mike Pritchard & John Dowling

Liberty / Old Joe Clark Clouds Are Gonna Roll Away Garden Party	Get the Flash Player to see this player.
Get the Flash Player to see this player.	Frankie & Johnny Sometimes She Forgets Flop Eared Mule / St.Annes Reel

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Don't forget to join the BBMA & keep up to date with the best in British Bluegrass:

And here's a link through to more info on the British Bluegrass music scene:

For lovers of Old Time Music, here's the site to visit & support:

And, last, but by no means least, our friends at the Cornish Bluegrass Association:  

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Acousticart Presents

The Travelling Acoustic Show

Here's a few photos & video clips from concerts held in 2007 & 2008

All photos are courtesy of Rob Jewell. And we thank him for his time & talent

Geoff & Michaela Smith	Richard Plank & Roy Ray

Richard Plank	Keith Hills	Cloudy In The West

Keith Hills	Richard Plank & Guy Charles
TAS at Blisland Village Hall 2007 Video Clips Richard Plank Pallet On The Floor The Cat Came Back Richard Plank & Roy Ray You Done Me Wrong Tragic Romance Geoff & Michaela Smith Kathryn's Cabin Dancer Keith Hills Stone Cold Sober The Streets Of Hamburg	Get the Flash Player to see this player.
Get the Flash Player to see this player.	TAS at The Hall for Gwinear 2007 Video Clips Richard Plank & Guy Charles Hometown Blues Little Stream of Whiskey Keith Hills Old Man's Bike Lady Of My Dreams Cloudy In The West Gotta Travel On I Can Feel you're Somewhere Near

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And, not before time, here is a link to two more well-known & popular local musicians: Jacqui Callis & Tony Minnion and their band Cahooty

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Local Session Update:           

This one we know is still operating The Kings Arms  Paul, nr Penzance, Cornwall every Tuesday.  9pm. Although we don't think there's much Bluegrass, Old Time or Folk Blues going on there now. Still, it's a nice pub. The photo is only a guide. So don't take it literally...