John McCusker Trio plays Grayshott Folk Club and WemsFest
The John McCusker Trio will be playing for Grayshott Folk Club and also for WemsFest.
They will be in Grayshott Village Hall, GU26 6TZ on Wednesday, June 3 at 7.30pm and then at The Old Orchard AKA Southbourne Village Hall, Village Hall, First Avenue,
Southbourne, Emsworth, PO10 8HN on Sunday, June 7 at 7.30pm.
Spokesman Des O’Byrne said: “John McCusker is one of the most revered and decorated traditional musicians of his generation. A multi award-winning fiddle player, producer and composer, John has been at the heart of the UK folk scene for over three decades.
“His distinctive, emotionally charged playing and masterful compositions have made him a linchpin of contemporary Celtic music.
“John is also renowned for his skill at transcending musical boundaries.
“Since 2008, John has been a member of Mark Knopfler‘s studio and touring band, which in John’s own words ‘turned my world upside down in the best possible way. I have learned so much from Mark and the rest of his band, not least how to perform on big stages in arenas around the world including Madison Square Garden, the Hollywood Bowl and the Royal Albert Hall.’
“As a live and studio guest John has also performed with David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Eric Clapton, Paul Weller, Paolo Nutini, The Proclaimers and Texas, among many others.
“Tonight John will be joined by two of the most sought-after young musical talents on the UK folk circuit, and we know both of them very well at Grayshott.
“Sam Kelly, winner of the Horizon Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and finalist of Britain's Got Talent, is front man of his own band, Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys and is a member of Kate Rusby's touring band. Sam has played at Grayshott with his long-term musical buddy Jamie Francis and as a member of Heidi Talbot's band, when she came to Grayshott in October, last year.
“Completing the trio is Toby Shaer, a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist whose stunning command of flutes, whistles and guitars has made him a go-to touring musician for Cara Dillon and Heidi Talbot. He has earned a reputation for his dynamic and expressive playing and has played before at Grayshott with Honey & The Bear and Heidi Talbot.”
For Grayshott, tickets £22 from Des O’Byrne on 01428 607096 or
https://www.ents24.com/hindhead-events/grayshott-village-hall/john-mccusker/7452597.