"How one man can sit on stage with one guitar and create such fantastic live music is astonishing!" The Weekender Review (November 2011)
"Adam Sweet is one of those genuinely engaging performers who, with just his voice and guitar, makes rock and blues music talk across the ages. He is surely destined for far bigger things, and like all great young blues performers, sings with a maturity and power well beyond his years." The Keynsham Music Festival Association (June 2013)
"Adam Sweet is busy forging himself a reputation as a...
The O'Marleys play traditional Irish and Celtic music with the addition of jazz and reggae lilts. Taking songs from The Dubliners, The Pogues and the whole Irish tradition, they whip up a storm of an evening with dances, tunes and songs that anyone can join in with. The menu is fun, fun, and more fun, followed by... even more fun.
Featuring Mac Moulton on the fiddle, John Fitzsimons on guitar and James King on the Irish drum (bodhran) they all sing, creating a hefty blend of voices over the music. Guaranteed to warm hearts and set feet tapping....
A message from Jess: "There is a lot of music out there. We are exposed to thousands of people singing at us every single day. Talent shows and youtube feed our society images of pretty little girls screeching impressively high notes, and sweet little wide eyed boys playing 5 instruments at once, all bleating out Adele and Michael Jackson covers. Amazing.
I do not sing, write or play to impress or astound. I am readily aware that there is nothing I can do that someone else can't do better: scales, arpeggios, playing Rachmaninov on a Steinway on top...
Three separate sets from the wonderful Dave Wood & friends...
A solo set by Dave will be followed by a duet with the marvellous Claire Anstee on flute and accompanying vocals, under the moniker "Pair O' Dice Found". The evening will then be topped off with a headline set by Dave's much-loved and recently resurrected band, Rifiki.
Dave Wood is highly regarded for his ability to re-interpret traditional songs and tunes as well as classics from The Beatles and Motown era. His own songs are particularly popular and his song May the Kindness has been...
Mudskippers are an acoustic trio from Exeter consisting of cello, clarinet and acoustic guitar. Their beautifully rich songs are influenced by modern English folk legends and effectively blend a range of different styles and genres, including indie, latin, progressive rock and world music. Mudskippers play their own compositions with the occasional cover by the likes of Roy Harper & Nick Drake.
Mudskippers originally formed in 1991 and split in 1994. A chance meeting between Bully (acoustic guitar, vocals) and Jo Hooper (cello) in 2010 led to a rekindling of their musical...
Book your next Event at Sandy Park, and Win VIP Exeter Chiefs match tickets
To celebrate the launch of our new look website www.sandypark.co.uk , we’re offering VIP Exeter Chiefs match tickets for anyone who books an event for September, October and November with us before 1 September.
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Location Clyst House, Winslade Park, Clyst St. Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DS Dates 27th Aug – 31st Aug 2014 Open 10am – 3pm Daily Free Public Admission
Performance was conceived early in 2012 as British excitement grew in anticipation of hosting the Olympics. Local sporting events were photographed as communities played their part in preparing for the Games. Other photographers concentrated on artistic events, from dance and theatre to street performance and music. This exhibition highlights the transitory nature of action-orientated photography
Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg has today published the first quarterly update of work being carried out to deliver against his Police and Crime Plan.
Some highlights of the report are:
Launching a review of the 101 service which will conclude in September 2014 including public consultation;
Developing a substantial programme of work by the alcohol strategic delivery board, including new pilots to tackle drunkenness, improved use of licensing levers, new initiatives to reduce tolerance of bad behaviour and research to better
A Silverton man braved torrential rain to cycle 100 miles to support women like his sister who is battling one of the world’s rarest diseases.
James Blackburn lined up alongside more than 80,000 other competitors for the Ride London-Surrey event on behalf of the charity LAM Action. He completed the race in 05:25:20.
The 47-year-old is raising funds to find an effective treatment for lymphangioleiomyomatosis (known as LAM) which mainly affects the lungs.
"We had a great day for what was a brilliantly organised event,” said James, who is director of Carbon Green...
The BEST charity pub quiz in Exeter is back in the hall at WESC Foundation on Wednesday 24th September from 7pm. There will be about 20 teams of up to 6 and we are charging £8 per person, but this will include a delicious finger buffet, and a licensed bar will be available. There will be 9 rounds covering topics such as sport, music, history, art & lit, film and current affairs, as well as baffling picture rounds.the event is sponsored by Thomas Westcott and beer is supplied by Exeter Brewery.
Book early to avoid disappointment. Phone 01392 454343 to book, or, email mgarrett@...
