Saturday 19th December 2009
Bar opens 7.30pm,
Concert starts at 8.00pm

SOLD OUT

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with Simon Nicol (Fairport), Kellie While (Albion Band/K2 etc) and Simon Care (Albion Band/Edward II).

The Albion Band Christmas Show is now into its 9th year and has attracted sell-out audiences across the UK.
Featuring the combined talents of Simon Nicol (Fairport Convention), Kellie While (Albion Band) Simon Care (Edward II) and the Guvnor himself, Ashley Hutchings, this show takes you on a guided tour through the Christmas customs of Britain.
Founder of Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and The Albion Band, Ashley Hutchings is joined on stage by Kellie While, Simon Care and Simon Nicol, for an evening of traditional English Christmas music, dancing and celebration.
Kellie takes time out from her impressive solo career for which she has been praised by both the U.K. press and public alike. Folk enthusiasts will know Kellie from her work with The Albion Band and her mother Chris While. She received personal praise from Ron Sexsmith for her beautiful version of his song ‘Riverbed’ on her album Tenacious, which put her on the map as a soloist.
Simon Care is currently working with Edward II and has always had a passion for Traditional English dance and song. Simon also works with Whapweasel, Tickled Pink and a new band called Cave – Watch this space!
Simon Nicol, founder member of Fairport finishes the line up to make this a truly festive treat. He is regarded as one of the finest acoustic guitarists in the world………His voice is pretty special too!
The Albion Christmas Show is a seasonal mixture of carols, spoken word, humorous readings and dance. It really is the perfect way to start your festivities. This year will see the release of a new Albion Xmas Band Album.
With sell-out tours including venues such as Buxton Opera House, The New Vic Stoke and The Sage, Gateshead, The Albion Xmas Show is a very popular show appealing to all ages.
Described in the Guardian as “the perfect antidote to the corporate Christmas”, this is a show you must not miss!!!!!!

Support: Blair Dunlop
Blair Dunlop, although approaching 18 years old, has already fitted a lot into his young life.
As the son of folk legend Ashley Hutchings and singer Judy Dunlop he has been encouraged to take to the stage since a young age. He has now blossomed into a greatly admired singer, guitarist and actor. Some of the highlights of his performing career include playing Little Willy Wonka in the blockbuster movie of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (Johnny Depp starred as the grown-up Willy), appearing in the TV series of “Rocket Man”, wowing Fairport Convention members and audience at the group’s reunion at the Barbican in London in 2009 and perfecting the new and exciting cult guitar style of “double-tapping”
“Beautiful guitar playing and vocal. A real emerging talent”- Chris Leslie (of Fairport Convention)

See is website at www.blairdunlop.com

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