Our editors pick for West Cumbria
Our editors pick has some folk music, an up-and-coming band, a sporting legend, a local musician and some gripping and topical drama. There’s so much going on in our corner of the world.
The Solway Hall, An evening with Kevin Keegan, 18 April
One of the greatest players in English football history. Kevin Keegan is famed for his style on the pitch, his ambition and his passion for the game. The evening will feature stories, photos and anecdotes throughout his incredible career. If you love the man then there could not be a finer way to spend an evening. Hosted by Ian Milburn and supported with comedy from Lester Crabtree it’s bound to be a fantastic night.
Phil Lewthwaite – Lakeland Song, Florence Arts Centre, 26 April
For Cumbrian musician Phil Lewthwaite, our county and its people helped him create Lakeland Song. It’s a collection of music, inspired by Cumbria’s people, places, lifestyle and Phil’s experience in it. The introduction to Lakeland Song sums up Phil’s love for the area. “For me, the English Lake District has to be one of the most beautiful places on the planet. I’m very privileged that it’s the place I call home. I was born here. I’ve lived my life here and in all likelihood, I’ll die here too.”
Threlkeld Village Hall, Mylittlebrother, 26 April
Mylittlebrother are described as indie-rock with echoes of 60’s pop. They are led by singer-songwriter Will Harris and over the past 10 years they have toured with the likes of The Charlatans, Ocean Colour Scene and Eliza Doolittle. Will also plays the piano and is joined by Dan Mason on guitar/vocals, Robin Howson on bass/vocals and Simon Buttress on drums/vocals. They have released 2 new singles ‘Love Song For An Island’ and ‘Cyanide’ reflecting their new, fuller sound.
Rosehill Theatre, Twelfth Day, 27 April
Be swept away by the talent and musicianship of Twelfth Day when Orcadian fiddler Catriona Price and Peebles harpist Esther Swift make their Rosehill debut, performing in Messel’s Bar as part of Club Messel series. The wordless communication that passes between them as they perform shows the strength of their decade-long musical partnership and friendship. Twelfth Day are hard to define. Classically trained, they bring outstanding technical ability as well as an adventurous mix of folk, jazz, pop and classical influences to their compositions.
Belshazzar’s Feast, Lamplugh Village Hall, 31 May
Belshazzar’s Feast start with traditional folk music, add a touch of classical and jazz, throw in a bit of pop and top it off wry humour for a unique live experience that has made them one of the most popular duos in folk music. Comprising of Paul Sartin who is a former member of the band Bellowhead and current member of the folk trio Faustus. Paul Hutchinson is the founder member of the innovative and progressive folk band, The Playford Liberation Front.
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