RNLI Charity Concert update
27th Feb 2016, 24th annual Charlie Gaisford memorial charity concert for the RNLI
at Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon, 7pm to 11.30pm with
Molly and the Blackbriar band,
The Biggin Hillbillies,
Joe Hymas (from Hayseed Dixie),
Norbert Shroeder (top German guitarist from Orange Blossom Sound),
The Vanguards,
Sarah and Martin,
Dave Plane,
The One Tree Hillbillies,
Blue Mountain
plus many more!
Based in the North West of England and North Wales we play an exciting mix of Bluegrass, Country, Blues and Folk standards, but often with a twist!
Members of the band are Johnny Baxter (fiddle, harmonica, bodhran, guitar, mandolin and vocals), Tony Kidd (guitar, mandolin and vocals), Richard Nott (double bass) and Julian (Jools) Pellatt (guitar, banjo, ukulele, charango, mandolin and vocals).
Our musical influences include Doc Watson, Bob Dylan, Bill Monroe, Johnny Cash, Foggy Mountain Boys, Paul Simon, the Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, to name but a few.
We have a regular monthly gig at the Blue Bell Inn, Halkyn, Flintshire CH8 8DL on the second Friday of each month.
You can find out more about us or contact us at:
www.helsbymountainstringband.com
www.facebook.com/helsbymountainstringband/
www.youtube.com/channel/UC8WruMP7mUM1zPQkIfkL47g
Catfish Skillet Catfish Skillet play fast driving tunes and sing old timey harmonies from the Pennine Appalachia.
Alistair Mcilroy is one of Yorkshire’s finest bluegrass banjo players and also plays harmonica and guitar, previous bands include The Doghouse Irregulars and Cowbaby, a band he formed with Helen Hutchinson.
Playing the double bass in this line up, Helen sings authentic country blues rooted in American traditional music.
Marc West is an accomplished blues and folk guitarist and has played with bands in Ireland, Germany and the UK. He has been known to get his mandolin out on special occasions.
The band is available for gigs now – please like our Facebook page and get in touch.
Listen here:
Great Bill Monroe tune:
