Sat 3rd Feb Tom McConville with Michael Biggins - website
BBC Musicians of the Year in both Scotland and England,Tom and Michael are virtuoso musicians who play piano and fiddle, accompanied by great singing. They are amongst the very best traditional musicians around today. They play and sing with great skill and passion and have a rare sense of on stage connection. Their sell out concerts are highly entertaining and always a great event. They love their audience!
Sat 2nd Mar Gaynor Sutcliffe and the Western Valley Swing - youtube
We again have the very popular Gaynor Sutcliffe with the even bigger and better Western Valley Swing complete with Andrew Wilson on Guitar, Horace Dogson on Double Bass and Tony Dolman on Drums to add to the swinging virtuosity and high energy entertainment.
Combining a wide range of sounds and instruments, rock and roll, swing, cowboy jazz and singalongs WVHC promise a night to remember for all ages.
Watch in admiration, there is something for everyone and a 'feel good factor' you will want to repeat. They tailor the set to meet the needs of the occasion. This is not to be missed.
Sat 6th Apr The Zimmermen - website
The Zirnmermen have been playing Bob Dylan's songs and music for twenty five years.
Formed and led by Tom O'Gorman, the band cover classic songs from Dylan's key musical eras, from early 1960s to the present day. including lesser known material that has tempted even the most avid Dylanologists to their gigs.
The band contain several north west musicians, with the skills and components to capture the rich variety of Dylan's music and its roots and influences, from folk, blues, country, jazz and gospel to reggae, rock and beyond.
Whatever your taste in Dylan, The Zimmermen serve up the Dylan songs that count.
Sat 4th May LICI - website
From the South East of Essex now based in Greater Manchester, Lici is a soulful solo function singer with a vast repertoire spanning all through the Golden Age right to the modern-day. She flawlessly mixes a pure, classic sound alongside contemporary chart hits with a special, vintage twist.
Lici grew up with the record player always spinning. When it wasn't singing along to Shakin' Stevens and Dean Martin at home, it was listening to Buddy Holly and Peggy Lee in the car. Lici quickly fell into love with the sound of the past and as a young child performer was often chosen to play roles to suit her old-soul, blues-infused voice, such as the tap-dancing Fizzy in Bugsy Malone! As she grew, she grew into a love of all things vintage.
Sat 1st Jun Red Hot Drop - website
The Lancashire and West Yorkshire based Red Hot Drop are an established six piece uptempo rock/soul/funk/band fronted by the excellent vocals of Claire Louise and backed by accomplished musicians on Guitar, Bass, Sax, Keyboards and Drums. The band cover classic songs from the 1970s through to the present day which includes songs by Joe Cocker, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Hazel O’Connor, Tina Turner through to Janis Joplin, The Doobie Bros, Talking Heads, Fleetwood Mac and Amy Winehouse.
With a repertoire to please most tastes, this versatile band has the ingredients to make the evening one to remember. They provide high class entertainment which is sure to get you up dancing!
Sat 7th Sep Douglas & Moss - youtube
Richard Moss is a highly confident and engaging front man and Iive performer. More particularly he enjoys a reputation as an acoustic guitarist of national stature. Claire Douglas is an absolutely perfect fiddle player.
Billy Sefton, the artist we originally booked is unfortunately unable to perform. We have been fortunate enough to book the very talented Douglas & Moss. If you have already bought tickets for Billy Sefton, you can, of course, use them for this performance, or, if you wish, exchange them for next month's or claim a refund from us.
Sat 5th Oct Esme Barber - youtube
An enchanting and versatile singing pianist, bringing unforgettable moments to every event, brought to you on a white baby grand piano.
Esme creates an unforgettable atmosphere that sets the perfect tone.
Voice of an angel! She is everything you would want from an entertainer. Professional, engaging and beautiful spirit.
Sat 2nd Nov Joanna Lavelle
Local actress, Joanna Lavelle, returns to Whalley Village with three plays from Alan Bennett’s much-loved, Talking Heads series, which first appeared on the BBC in 1989.
In Lady of Letters, Joanna plays busy-body spinster, Irene Ruddock, who uses pen and paper to complain about what she perceives to be the misdoings of neighbours, companies - in fact anyone. But, she will also give praise when she thinks it's due, such as routine reminders from her opticians. Does her excessive correspondence mask loneliness in her life? There is delicious humour in Alan Bennett’s script, but also …?
In Soldiering On, Muriel bustles around looking after the guests at her husband’s funeral. She maintains a stiff upper lip and remains relentlessly cheerful, but is her life really this comfortable and familiar?
In Bed among the Lentils, Joanna reprises her role as Susan, a vicar's wife "suffocated by the expectations forced on her by her position." This performance is in tribute to the late Maggie Smith who first performed the role in the original Talking Heads series.
This amateur production of "A Lady of Letters" and "Soldiering On" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
Sat 7th Dec Trovatori - www.trovatori.com
They may have moved away from Whalley but we have again managed to entice back professional opera singers Darren Clarke and Caroline Lester who make up the acclaimed singing duo Trovatori for an early Christmas treat, with songs from opera, the West End and more, plus a few popular festive songs and carols!
Darren studied at the Royal Northern College of Music. His singing career has taken him to opera houses and theatres in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, and Europe. He is also an accomplished Lieder singer. Caroline studied composition at Durham University and reached the final stages of Channel 4’s Operatunity and ITV’s Search for a Soprano. She has performed numerous operatic roles and has appeared in many oratorios and concerts across the UK, Europe and the United States.
They regularly perform as guest artists onboard luxury cruise ships as well as the luxury Thomson Gold and Thomson Couples resorts across Europe to great acclaim. They also appear across the UK in concert halls and theatres as well as at corporate events, music festivals, hotels and private events.
Tickets for the next event, at the very reasonable price of £8
can be obtained at Hallworth's the Butchers opposite the Hall,
from Whalley Post Office or at the door - subject to availability.
For more information call David Balfour on 01254 822350.
can be obtained at Hallworth's the Butchers opposite the Hall,
from Whalley Post Office or at the door - subject to availability.
For more information call David Balfour on 01254 822350.