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SOUTHSEA FOLK ROOTS AND BLUES DSUNDAY 26th AUGUST - (BANK HOLIDAY) Well, it’s only a few weeks until August Bank Holiday, that time of year when you’d be looking forward to SOUTHSEA FOLK & ROOTS FESTIVAL over the bank holiday weekend…This year, we’ve slimmed down and it’s going to be a one day SOUTHSEA FOLK ROOTS AND BLUES DAY on Sunday 26th August, at The N.B.E.C.S.A. Club, (a.k.a. The Dockyard Club), Onslow Rd., Southsea. And what a line up we have for you! And what's more, on the two days before that there are also many FREE ENTRY fringe events taking place - ANDY BROAD’S BLUES JAM (all players welcome!) on Friday 24th at The Auckland Arms, ROBIN BIBI at The Auckland Arms on Saturday 25th during the afternoon, and THE SAIICHI SUGIYAMA BAND at The R.M.A. Tavern on Saturday evening. On Sunday 26th August at THE FOLK ROOTS AND BLUES DAY itself, we have a top class line up for you, all crammed into one great day, with blues in the afternoon and folk roots in the evening. BLUES AFTERNOON - 12 noon doors - 6 p.m Our afternoon headliner is the excellent JON AMOR’S BLUES GROUP, led by the former vocalist and guitarist of award-winning band The Hoax. Jon joins forces with Dave Doherty (guitar), Chris Doherty (bass) and Simon Small (drums) in his latest band. Inspired by blues greats of the past like Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf, as well as contemporary acts like Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and The Black Keys, the Jon Amor Blues Group's sound is powerful and raw. Since their debut album was released they’ve receiving critical acclaim both abroad and in the UK. The guitar playing which brought Jon to prominence with his first band during the nineties, and fresh energy of JON AMOR’S BLUES GROUP captivates audiences wherever they take to the stage. Also appearing will be the wonderful REET PETITE & GONE. Acoustic jug band skiffle blues at it’s best! The band initially split up in the late 90’s, but reformed to become Country Joe McDonald’s backing band on his 2001 U.K tour - and then split up as soon as the tour ended! They’re now back together again with the original full four piece line up, and we’re delighted that they’ll be playing The Blues Afternoon. Opening the festival is Portsmouth’s own king of the blues, ANDY BROAD, a name synonymous with the Portsmouth blues scene. Andy has recently returned from a successful tour of France. No Southsea blues event worth its salt would be complete without Andy’s excellent blues guitar playing and vocals. former vocalist and guitarist of award-winning band The Hoax. Jon joins forces with Dave Doherty (guitar), Chris Doherty (bass) and Simon Small (drums) in his latest band. Inspired by blues greats of the past like Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf, as well as contemporary acts like Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and The Black Keys, the Jon Amor Blues Group's sound is powerful and raw. Since their debut album was released they’ve receiving critical acclaim both abroad and in the UK. The guitar playing which brought Jon to prominence with his first band during the nineties, and fresh energy of JON AMOR’S BLUES GROUP captivates audiences wherever they take to the stage. Also appearing will be the wonderful REET PETITE & GONE. Acoustic jug band skiffle blues at it’s best! The band initially split up in the late 90’s, but reformed to become Country Joe McDonald’s backing band on his 2001 U.K tour - and then split up as soon as the tour ended! They’re now back together again with the original full four piece line up, and we’re delighted that they’ll be playing The Blues Afternoon. Opening the festival is Portsmouth’s own king of the blues, ANDY BROAD, a name synonymous with the Portsmouth blues scene. Andy has recently returned from a successful tour of France. No Southsea blues event worth its salt would be complete without Andy’s excellent blues guitar playing and vocals. INTERMISSION…… There will also be some great music in the member’s bar on Sunday, after The Blues Afternoon finishes at 6 p.m, and before doors open at 8 p.m. for the Folk Roots Evening. Free entry to anyone holding tickets holder for either event, and all drinks are at social club prices too! FOLK ROOTS EVENING- 6.p.m doors, tickets £10. In the evening the headliner is the legendary JULIE FELIX - the first solo folk artist to be signed to a major British record company (Decca) and the first British-based folk singer to fill The Royal Albert Hall, prompting ‘The Times’ to declare her “Britain's first lady of folk” . In 1968 Julie after two years as resident singer on 'The Frost Report' T.V show Julie was given her BBC TV series, which continued into the 70’s. Her guests included Leonard Cohen, Donovan, Dusty Springfield and Jimmy Page. In 1969 Julie appeared at The Isle Of Wight Festival, together with Bob Dylan and a host of stars. In 2002 she released a double CD of her versions of Dylan’s songs - “Starry Eyed & Laughing”, recorded with superstar musicians, including John Renbourn , Danny Thompson, Dave Swarbrick, Martin Carthy, Kiki Dee, P.J Wright, and Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones. In 2011 Julie returned to play The Isle Of Wight Festival - 42 years after her initial 1969 appearance! No mean feat… Supporting Julie will be folk rock legend & guitar virtuoso P.J. Wright. As well as a superb solo artiste, P.J. is guitarist and lead vocalist with Little Johnny England, slide and pedal steel guitarist with The Dylan Project, and lead guitarist with the legendary rhythm & blues artistes The Steve Gibbons Band. And as if that’s not enough he also tours with Fairport Convention’s Dave Pegg, as one half of a duo affectionately known as “Peggy & Peej” . “Peej” has been the support artist on many of Fairport Convention’s tours, and has played their Cropredy Festival many times. He‘s also played Southsea Folk & Roots Festival, solo, with Little Johnny England and also with The Dylan Project! He has released a fine solo album ‘Hedge of Sound’ , , and also an excellent duo album with Dave Pegg, entitled “Galileo’s Apology”. SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? ORDER YOUR TICKETS TODAY AND SAVE TWO QUID A SESSION!!! There will also be some great music in the member’s bar on Sunday, after The Blues Afternoon finishes at 6 p.m, and before doors open at 8 p.m. for the Folk Roots Evening. Free entry to anyone holding tickets holder for either event, and all drinks are at social club prices too! FOLK ROOTS EVENING- 6.p.m doors, tickets £10. In the evening the headliner is the legendary JULIE FELIX - the first solo folk artist to be signed to a major British record company (Decca) and the first British-based folk singer to fill The Royal Albert Hall, prompting ‘The Times’ to declare her “Britain's first lady of folk” . In 1968 Julie after two years as resident singer on 'The Frost Report' T.V show Julie was given her BBC TV series, which continued into the 70’s. Her guests included Leonard Cohen, Donovan, Dusty Springfield and Jimmy Page. In 1969 Julie appeared at The Isle Of Wight Festival, together with Bob Dylan and a host of stars. In 2002 she released a double CD of her versions of Dylan’s songs - “Starry Eyed & Laughing”, recorded with superstar musicians, including John Renbourn , Danny Thompson, Dave Swarbrick, Martin Carthy, Kiki Dee, P.J Wright, and Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones. In 2011 Julie returned to play The Isle Of Wight Festival - 42 years after her initial 1969 appearance! No mean feat… Supporting Julie will be folk rock legend & guitar virtuoso P.J. Wright. As well as a superb solo artiste, P.J. is guitarist and lead vocalist with Little Johnny England, slide and pedal steel guitarist with The Dylan Project, and lead guitarist with the legendary rhythm & blues artistes The Steve Gibbons Band. And as if that’s not enough he also tours with Fairport Convention’s Dave Pegg, as one half of a duo affectionately known as “Peggy & Peej” . “Peej” has been the support artist on many of Fairport Convention’s tours, and has played their Cropredy Festival many times. He‘s also played Southsea Folk & Roots Festival, solo, with Little Johnny England and also with The Dylan Project! He has released a fine solo album ‘Hedge of Sound’ , , and also an excellent duo album with Dave Pegg, entitled “Galileo’s Apology”. SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? ORDER YOUR TICKETS TODAY AND SAVE TWO QUID A SESSION!!! In the evening the headliner is the legendary JULIE FELIX - the first solo folk artist to be signed to a major British record company (Decca) and the first British-based folk singer to fill The Royal Albert Hall, prompting ‘The Times’ to declare her “Britain's first lady of folk” . In 1968 Julie after two years as resident singer on 'The Frost Report' T.V show Julie was given her BBC TV series, which continued into the 70’s. Her guests included Leonard Cohen, Donovan, Dusty Springfield and Jimmy Page. In 1969 Julie appeared at The Isle Of Wight Festival, together with Bob Dylan and a host of stars. In 2002 she released a double CD of her versions of Dylan’s songs - “Starry Eyed & Laughing”, recorded with superstar musicians, including John Renbourn , Danny Thompson, Dave Swarbrick, Martin Carthy, Kiki Dee, P.J Wright, and Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones. In 2011 Julie returned to play The Isle Of Wight Festival - 42 years after her initial 1969 appearance! No mean feat… Supporting Julie will be folk rock legend & guitar virtuoso P.J. Wright. As well as a superb solo artiste, P.J. is guitarist and lead vocalist with Little Johnny England, slide and pedal steel guitarist with The Dylan Project, and lead guitarist with the legendary rhythm & blues artistes The Steve Gibbons Band. And as if that’s not enough he also tours with Fairport Convention’s Dave Pegg, as one half of a duo affectionately known as “Peggy & Peej” . “Peej” has been the support artist on many of Fairport Convention’s tours, and has played their Cropredy Festival many times. He‘s also played Southsea Folk & Roots Festival, solo, with Little Johnny England and also with The Dylan Project! He has released a fine solo album ‘Hedge of Sound’ , , and also an excellent duo album with Dave Pegg, entitled “Galileo’s Apology”. SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? ORDER YOUR TICKETS TODAY AND SAVE TWO QUID A SESSION!!! Tickets for each session are £12, but only £10 in advance - you can order on the website, www.barkingspider.abelgratis.com - secure payment via Paypal, or buy tickets from “Saraband”, 163, Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea, PO4 8BJ (nearly opposite Fratton Park), either in person during shop hours or by post - please mark your envelope FOLK ROOTS BLUES DAY & make cheques payable to J. Roberts and enclose a stamped addressed envelope. SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!! www.barkingspider.abelgratis.com - secure payment via Paypal, or buy tickets from “Saraband”, 163, Goldsmith Avenue, Southsea, PO4 8BJ (nearly opposite Fratton Park), either in person during shop hours or by post - please mark your envelope FOLK ROOTS BLUES DAY & make cheques payable to J. Roberts and enclose a stamped addressed envelope. SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!!