The late night sessions are run in conjunction with the Beverley Arts Trust, a local trust that was formed in 2005 as a non-profit making organisation with the simple aim of promoting a wide range of arts throughout the East Riding.
Since their inception they have brought the likes of Albert Lee, Elkie Brooks and Mike Sanchez to venues in the Beverley area.
In addition they have organised the last three Beverley Puppet Festivals and developed the hugely popular late night venue at the Beverley Festival.
We hope you enjoy their first late night programme at the Jazz Festival!
Miles Cain is a musician, writer and storyteller based in York. He has played many festivals including Cambridge Folk Festival, Beverley Folk Festival, Greenbelt and Wychwood and has played numerous sessions for BBC Radio. His journalism has appeared in national newspapers and his novel for teenagers, A Song For Nicky Moon, was shortlisted for The Times / Chicken House children’s writing award. He is currently writer in residence at HMP Everthorpe in East Yorkshire.
Two are Helen Turner and Sharon Winfield. The duo formed in 2006 and recently release their second album. Regarded by some as the ‘Yorkshire’s Indigo Girls’, both play, sing and write their own tunes. Influences include Sarah MacLachlan and Carole King. They have played throughout Yorkshire and the North East, and have built up a strong following through constant gigs and radio sessions. www.twomusic.co.uk
Off the Grid are a Hull based band drawing from a range of jazz and funk based influences to create their own unique and highly original style – a style that has garnered fulsome praise wherever they have played. They are hugely popular on the diverse acoustic music scene of the Hull area and will surely be playing further afield before to long.
Holly Tamar has supported some excellent artists such as Boo Hewerdine, Rachel Harrington, Edwina Hayes, Ben Parker and Kate Aumonier, The Ruth Notman Band, and Rod Picott and Amanda Shires. She’s had recognition for her songwriting skills from the BBC’s New Talent initiative, and also worked extensively as a session musician. Her widely praised musical style veers between jazz with a bit of folk and folk with a bit of jazz – highly original and captivating.
The Alligators are a local trio performing no holds barred rhythm and blues in the classic style. All three members of the band are vastly experienced and this shows in the sheer energy and exuberance of their usually sold out gigs. They will be performing an acoustic set especially prepared for the festival.
All the above performances will be held in the Beer Tent on site from 10pm – 12 midnight
Friday 6th Aug
10.15pm -10.45pm – Holly Tamar
11.00pm – 11.15pm – Off the Grid
11.30pm – 12.00am – Alligators
Saturday 7th Aug
10.15pm -10.45pm – Miles Cain
11.00pm – 11.15pm – Two
11.30pm – 12.00am – Off the Grid
For more information about the Burton Agnes Jazz and Blues Festival click here
Where is the event being held?
Although the above article does say:
All the above performances will be held in the Beer Tent on site from 10pm – 12 midnight
I can not see where it tells people where the “site” is. It might help some if it did.
Burton Agnes Jazz and Blues Festival – http://www.burtonagnes.com/Home.html
Really looking forward to playing here – should be a fantastic mix of styles and talents! x http://www.hollytaymar.com x