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The Hobgoblin Stage is in the Ham Marquee every afternoon throughout the Sidmouth Folk Week. All events are included in the Ham Arena MarqueeSeason Ticket, and events are also ticketed individually. Discounts are available to Sidmouth Supporters Club members (see www.sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk for more information). Tickets are from the Tourist Information Centre in Sidmouth, on 01622 726633, and are also available on the door. Here's a rundown of what's on at the Hobgoblin stage throughout the week.
SATURDAY | SUNDAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY
THE HAM MARQUEE SEASON TICKET
SATURDAY 30th July
An amazing triple header bill with three unmissable acts. Tickets £7.00 (£3.50)
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HARVEY ANDREWS: With 40 years on the road and over 50 television appearances, Songwriter Harvey Andrews has played at all the major festivals in Britain, Europe and North America, and he always gets invited back.
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STEVE TURNER: Steve is a highly regarded musician and fine singer, renowned for his uniquely individual English concertina accompaniments and interpretation of many types of songs, he also plays tenor banjo and mandolin.
ROCAS: Members of popular festival band Beltaine and Blackthorn team up with some of the finest young musicians in the south to bring you an exciting medley of traditional and original songs and upbeat Celtic dance tunes. With a lineup of vocals, fiddles, mandolin, piano, guitar, double bass and kit, don't forget to bring your dancing feet...although we have some of our own!
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SUNDAY 31st July
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The unique THINGUMAJIG "Round the World Ceilidh Show" is on at the Ham Marquee on Sunday 31st July at 2:30pm. Callers John and Liz Scholey combine their experience of dancing in many styles and in several different countries with ThingumaJig's varied and lively repertoire to produce this great new show. Come and dance to some of the best traditional dances and music in a tour taking in first England, then Ireland, Scotland, Europe and America culminating in a traditional circle to finish. This is a fun event for all the family, and will be preceded by a workshop on Scottish dance for those who want to get the most out of it. Tickets £7.00 (£3.50)
"Even if you are among the two-left-feet crowd, you'll enjoy the energy and superb musicianship"
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MONDAY 1st August
An exciting jazz influenced concert, a one-off chance to see two unique acts and five virtuoso musicians. Tickets £12.00 (£6.00)
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THE REINHARDT PROJECT: Three outstanding Gypsy-Jazz guitar virtuosos, Lulo, Mike and Sascha Reinhardt follow in the footsteps of the great Django. Lulo Reinhardt is a spontaneous and spirited musician whose flamenco roots and gypsy influences are reflected in various styles of Latin jazz. His brother Mike and cousin Sascha make up The Reinhardt Project.
PHILIPPE BARNES & TOM PHELAN: Contemporary Celtic Flute and Jazz Piano. Philippe has recorded alongside members of Paco de Lucia's Band, and recording credits include BBC Radio 4, Radio 2, Radio Scotland, Discovery Channel, and ITV, he has been a session musician on many albums. He has played live with The Irish Folk Ballet Co., Flook! and the Mike McGoldrick Trio.
"I've heard nobody else who can make the Boehm flute sound like the true traditional thing, who can mould tone to fit the tune so nicely... the sheer musicality is exceptionally impressive..." - Irish Music
"remember the name" - FOLK ROOTS
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TUESDAY 2nd August
Afternoon ceilidh with Blackthorn Band and caller Mick Brooks. Great event for all the family, beginners and experts alike will feel welcome! Tickets £7.00 (£3.50)
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BLACKTHORN BAND: Blackthorn Band will be appearing at Sidmouth Folkweek for the first time this year, with a concert and two ceilidhs planned. You can hear the band's dance set, on Tuesday at 2:30pm at the Ham Marquee. The caller is the ever popular MICK BROOKS.
Blackthorn's enthusiastic and melodic music is led by strong flute and whistle melodies, backed by guitar and bouzouki rhythms, and contrasted with the sounds of fiddle, concertina and their many other instruments. Blackthorn's debut album "Far From Home", has been well received by reviewers. BBC Radio Scotland's Reel Blend featured Far From Home as its album of the week recently and Irish Dancing Magazine has made it the album of the month.
"A commendable musical collective" fROOTS, "Extremely accomplished." Folk London
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WEDNESDAY 3rd August
A fantastic concert featuring the songs of folk legend Jaqui McShee and unbelievable guitar wizardry from both John Renbourn and Richard Durrant. Tickets £12.00 (£6.00)
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JACQUI MCSHEE & JOHN RENBOURN: Pentangle co-founders, the legendary acoustic guitarist John Renbourn and Jacqui McShee, singer of some of the most beautiful versions of British traditional songs in a rare concert together.
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RICHARD DURRANT: Best known for his lively and entertaining guitar concerts Durrant has won devoted fans throughout Europe - his sheer virtuosity and uncategorisable repertoire earning him a unique place in the world of the guitar.
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THURSDAY 4th August
Irish and Celtic music concert with two contrasting approaches to the genre. Tickets £12.00 (£6.00)
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LAST NIGHT'S FUN are nothing short of legendary for their live performances and relentless touring. "Nothing can prepare you for their live act", so say Living Tradition. Last Night's Fun make you laugh, they make friends with you, make you feel at home. Then they pin you to the wall with a bristling, soulful music that will leave you wondering just how two Englishmen and an Irishman might change what you thought Irish music could be. So great is their reputation as good-time entertainers that it has taken the world six years to realise just how good Last Night's Fun really are. Tempered was Mojo Album of the Month in Aug 2004 ("a key soundtrack to the year.. irresistible"), while The Guardian's review of Cambridge Folk Festival this year devoted more column inches to Last Night's Fun than any other act.
Irish Music Magazine billed them as "the most exciting and entertaining traditional Irish music band in England"
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ALL JIGGED OUT: This Exciting Celtic jazz funk 5 piece were BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards finalists in 1999.
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FRIDAY 5th August
Our final ceilidh is your big chance to dance to one of the most talked about bands this year. Tickets £8.00 (£4.00)
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WHAPWEASEL: Though they must be one hell of a band for ceilidhs, their imagination sustains repeated listening with ease. The best new dance band I've heard in at least a decade. Ian Anderson, fRoots
An eight-piece band who can spot a great tune at a million paces and they know exactly what to do with it too...A passionate march of sax, cittern and melodeon. Colin Irwin, Mojo
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THE HAM MARQUEE SEASON TICKET
For only £135.00 (concessions available) you get 15 great concerts and ceilidhs plus lots of interesting and informative workshops, all on one central self-contained site right next to the record stall and music stands.
Book now by calling Burlite Productions at 01622 726633, and save a considerable amount on the price of individual tickets. All other tickets are available in advance from the Tourist Information Centre, Sidmouth on 01395 578627, or on the door. For more information about tickets and events see www.sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk
You can win a PAIR of Ham Marquee Season Tickets in our competition
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