THE BLUE ANCHOR - February 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:
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Kate Lissauer |
Edward Bennett |
Stompin' Dave |
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Gollywhoppers |
Dreamers Folk |
The Dowling Thing |
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Bob Chase & Sibs Reisen's
Old Time Music Session
The Union, Penzance
26 Jan, 1 March, 5 April, 3 May, 6 June, 5 July,
2 August, 6 September, 18 October, 1 November,
6 December.
A very welcome addition to good live music down here.
Contact Bob and Sibs on 01736 332821
(Dates may possibly change.)
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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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For more information on the background
of our founder, musician & artist,
Richard Plank
click on the pic
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THE MORRIS BOYS
Long time practitioners of real Bluegrass music,
The Morris Boys, through their various line ups,
have been a mainstay of UK Bluegrass music
for many years.This year, with Pete Orgill,
from Plymouth, playing fiddle, they're looking forward to entertaining Festival audiences
with their own brand of straight-up,
single-mic traditional Bluegrass.
These boys know how it should be played.
Go see them when you can.
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FLATS & SHARPS
THUNDERBRIDGE BLUEGRASS BOYS
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JACK LAWRENCE & RICHARD PLANK
A now distant, but pleasant memory . . .
photos 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)
"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.
Take A Whiff On Me
Nobodies Business
Ragtime Millionaire
Deep River Blues
Sitting On Top Of The World
Pallet On The Floor
The Glory Of Love
A Better Friend
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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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Winter 2011/12 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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