* Welcome to this months news letter: *
August is often a busy month but this year it promises to be one of the
busiest yet. There's activity on all fronts read on for more info:
* All About The Song *
Two years ago the Cellars @ Eastney held a celebratory competition for the
songwriters of Portsmouth, it was so successful that they've decided to
make it an annual event. This years is sponsored by Gunwarf Quays and
Portsmouth Live TV, Nevada Music and The News are also on board. having
spent the last 18 months writing songs Walker Broad have decided to win, I
mean enter into the spirit of celebration, and have selected 4 of our
strongest songs to play at the 4th heat on Thursday 11th August, which will
be held at the Easyney Cellars. Doors will open at 7:30 and the proceding
start at 8.00pm sharp, why come down and support the creative side of live
music (and walker Broad of course :-)).
More details:
http://www.thecellars.co.uk/detailedlistings.html#0811
* Southsea Folk & Roots Festival *
This year bring the 11th Southsea Folk & Roots Festival, the first at a new
venue, The NBE CSA Club in Onlow Road, as well as a top quality lineup of
Folk Roots & Blues there will also be the traditional fringe events at the
Florence Arms and The R.M.A. Tavern. Walker Broad appear on Sunday 28th
(onstage aprox 13:30) and Andy Broad will be running the annual festival
blues jam at the Florence Arms on the Friday 26th (8:00pm start).
Tickets for events at The NBE CSA Club are available from
http://webplus.barkingspider...atis.com/tickets/tickets.php
* Giglist *
As well the above there's quite a lot of activity on the gig front, here's
the complete list....
Thursday 11th August:
All About The Song - 4th Heat
Cellars @ Eastney, Cromwell Road, Eastney
http://www.thecellars.co.uk/detailedlistings.html#0811
Walker Broad
sandy walker and Andy Broad present 4 of their best songs at this
celebration of the Portsmouth Songwriting
Friday 12th August: Afternoon
Private Party (wedding)
Shawsax Quartet
Invite only but if you need a Jazz or blues band for you party or corporate
event etc please get in touch!
Friday 12th August: Evening
The Bent Brief, Lodge Road Southampton.
Blue Graffiti - Andy Broad & Chris Shaw
Blue Guitar & Saxophone. Chris adds his virtuoso sax playing to Andy
powerful guitar and vocals for a full on blues show...
Sunday 14th August: Afternoon from 4:00pm
The Jolly Sailor, Clarence Parade Southsea
Blue Graffiti - Andy Broad & Chris Shaw
Blue Guitar & Saxophone. Chris adds his virtuoso sax playing to Andy
powerful guitar and vocals for a full on blues show, this time in a great
setting, with views of the common and a terrace where drinkers and eaters
can enjoy the music in the sun.
Thursday 18th August
The Tanners Live Lounge, The Tanners Arms @ Horsham.
Walker Broad
Very pleased to be asked to play at this popular, prestigious showcase,
aong with with 3 other great acts, we went up to check it out last month
and could hardly get in, but don't let that stop you trying, would be great
to see you there!
Friday 19th August
The Phoenix, Southsea
The West Side Blues Band
Second appearance at The Phoenix for the West Side, went down a storm last
time, so this promises to be a great evening of Chicago Blues.
Saturday 20th August
The R.M A. Tavern, Cromwell Road, Eastney
Burnt Ice
Burnt Ice bring their unique and infectious brand of funky blues back to the
R.M.A. Tavern
Friday 26th August:
The Florence Arms, Florence Road, Southsea
Andy Broad's Festival Blues Jam
Always one of the most popular of the festival fringe events. All welcome to
play, please get down early!
Sunday 28th August: Afternoon
Southsea Folk & Roots Festival - Daytime Session
Jigantics, Mary Jane, Walker Broad
Doors 12:00 music from 1:00 tickets available from
http://webplus.barkingspider...atis.com/tickets/tickets.php
Sunady 28th August: Late Afternon
The Jolly Sailor, Clarence Parade Southsea
Blue Graffiti - Andy Broad & Chris Shaw
Blue Guitar & Saxophone. Chris adds his virtuoso sax playing to Andy
powerful guitar and vocals for a full on blues show, this time in a great
setting, with views of the common and a terrace where drinkers and eaters
can enjoy the music in the sun.
Thanks for reading this longer email than usual!
Look forward to your support at one (or more) of the above!
Andy