Oat Street Chapel,
Evesham WR11 4PJ
Worcestershire based singer-songwriters Colin Pitts and Mike Weaver will be joined by the highly acclaimed Emi McDade for a special 'Folk Treble' evening at the historic Oat Street Chapel in, Evesham, on Saturday 16th November.
Much of Colin Pitts' writing has been inspired by the Vale of Evesham, where he lives, and many of his songs have become folk club standards in this region. He is renowned for his powerful yet sensitive songwriting, and relaxed performance style. Colin has performed at clubs, village halls and festivals all over the UK and has also been on many local radio shows as well as a performance on BBC Radio 2.
Mike Weaver - who now lives near Tewkesbury - is known for his self-penned songs which "exude beautiful harmonies, clear story telling and a passion for people." He returned to writing and performing in 2013, and since then has released three CDs, songs from which have received airplay on folk radio stations all over the globe.
Emi McDade is a talented young keyboard player and songwriter from Highnam, near Gloucester, who has performed on stages and at festivals all over the UK. Praised for her unique vocals, she returns to Evesham for the first time in three years.
Doors open 7.30pm, music starts 8pm. Public car park adjacent (free after 6pm). Please note there is no bar at Oat Street Chapel. although audience members may bring their own alcoholic or soft drinks. Tickets £9 online in advance or £10 on the door.
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/466743
Evesham WR11 4PJ
Worcestershire based singer-songwriters Colin Pitts and Mike Weaver will be joined by the highly acclaimed Emi McDade for a special 'Folk Treble' evening at the historic Oat Street Chapel in, Evesham, on Saturday 16th November.
Much of Colin Pitts' writing has been inspired by the Vale of Evesham, where he lives, and many of his songs have become folk club standards in this region. He is renowned for his powerful yet sensitive songwriting, and relaxed performance style. Colin has performed at clubs, village halls and festivals all over the UK and has also been on many local radio shows as well as a performance on BBC Radio 2.
Mike Weaver - who now lives near Tewkesbury - is known for his self-penned songs which "exude beautiful harmonies, clear story telling and a passion for people." He returned to writing and performing in 2013, and since then has released three CDs, songs from which have received airplay on folk radio stations all over the globe.
Emi McDade is a talented young keyboard player and songwriter from Highnam, near Gloucester, who has performed on stages and at festivals all over the UK. Praised for her unique vocals, she returns to Evesham for the first time in three years.
Doors open 7.30pm, music starts 8pm. Public car park adjacent (free after 6pm). Please note there is no bar at Oat Street Chapel. although audience members may bring their own alcoholic or soft drinks. Tickets £9 online in advance or £10 on the door.
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/466743
Previous and Future Folk Trebles...
Previous 'Folk Trebles' have featured Mike with Midlands-based duo Ashland (David Sutherland & Kathryn Marsh), Russian singer and songwriter Daria Kulesh, award-winning Kim Lowings, Evesham's very own Colin Pitts and the hugely entertaining contemporary/traditional folk trio Town Musicians of Bremen (Leon Gormley, Lewis Jones & Andrew Lowings), Under The Wychwood and Every Thread.
'Folk Treble' events take place in historic buildings - venues in Evesham, Tewkesbury and Worcester have all been involved (see below). More events are planned in future - and can even come to you. We have our own PA system (sutiable for small venues, village halls, chapels etc) and technical support - and folkie artists like us are always looking for interesting places to play. For details, please get in touch via the contact page on this website.
The Almonry Museum, Evesham: www.almonryevesham.org
Oat Street Chapel, Evesham: www.eveshamunitarians.org.uk
The Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury: www.johnmooremuseum.org/old-baptist-chapel
Tudor House Museum, Worcester: www.tudorhouse.org.uk
'Folk Treble' events take place in historic buildings - venues in Evesham, Tewkesbury and Worcester have all been involved (see below). More events are planned in future - and can even come to you. We have our own PA system (sutiable for small venues, village halls, chapels etc) and technical support - and folkie artists like us are always looking for interesting places to play. For details, please get in touch via the contact page on this website.
The Almonry Museum, Evesham: www.almonryevesham.org
Oat Street Chapel, Evesham: www.eveshamunitarians.org.uk
The Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury: www.johnmooremuseum.org/old-baptist-chapel
Tudor House Museum, Worcester: www.tudorhouse.org.uk