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Celebrating the best in American roots, blues & folk traditions these concerts bring visiting masters of their craft to Bridlington venues suited to their intimate musical styles.
All tickets £6.00, discounts for children & young people. More details from Jeff Wheelwright, 01262 400643.
Kristina Olsen | Brooks Williams | Carl Jones & Beverley Smith
Kristina Olsen
7.30PM Tuesday 13th May at The Spotlight Theatre, Bridlington.
Californian singer songwriter Kristina pens stories about real peoples' lives, sharing her own wry & affectionate insight into what it is to laugh, love and lose in that complicated thing we call life. A consumamate entertainer with a strong bluesy voice, a raconteur of warmth & humour, her performances have been honed through constant touring in America, Australia & Europe. Playing acoustic & slide guitars, Kristina has audiences gripped from the moment she takes to the stage.
"A joy to watch & hear" - Maddy Prior
"She not only reduces grown men to shivering wrecks with her songs, she also knits socks between sets...that's talent for you" - Caz Graham
All tickets £6.00, discounts for children & young people. More details from Jeff Wheelwright, 01262 400643.
7.30PM Tuesday 20th May at The Spotlight Theatre, Bridlington
A native of Statesboro, Georgia, Brooks has been playing guitar since the age of ten. With bluesy finger-picking, soaring bottleneck slides, & swinging flat-picking his music is as fresh and original as any you are likely to hear. His skills earnt him a place in the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists list, alongside the likes of Chet Atkins, Leo Kottke & Doc Watson.
For more than 20 years he has toured constantly in the USA, Canada & Britain as well as recording more than 15 albums, winning a loyal following with his innovative acoustic guitar style & his buttery soulful voice. From coast to coast & country to country Brooks & his guitars roll & tumble like nobody's business.
"one of America's musical treasures" - Dirty Linen Magazine
"whew, can that boy play!" - The Boston Globe
"Superb!" - Blues in Britain
All tickets £6.00, discounts for children & young people. More details from Jeff Wheelwright, 01262 400643.
Carl Jones & Beverley Smith with suppot from Pete Bolton
7.30PM Wednesday 25th May at The Spotlight Theatre, Bridlington
Playing just about abything with strings, and tossing in vocal harmonies of breathtaking beauty, Carl & Beverley's mountain music repertoire combines awesome talent with a deep feel for an authentic roots round. Their emphasis on simplicity & understatement evokes nostalgic images and inspirational messages that just make you feel downright good. Firm favourites with festival goers in America, Carl & Beverley are making theirpresence felt on the UK concert circuit & a good night is guaranteed to be had by all when they play Bridlington for the first time.
All tickets £6.00, discounts for children & young people. More details from Jeff Wheelwright, 01262 400643.
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