Local Gigs

10th February 2012

The Wiyos
Anglesey Arms, Menai Bridge

Hand picked by Bob Dylan as support act on a recent US tour, Brooklyn based  roots music phenomenon The Wiyos  create a sound that's both retro and deliciously refreshing by combining Folk, Blues and early 1900′s Jazz with infectious exuberance and theatrical skill.

"A pure joy" - The Los Angeles Times

"A once-in-a-lifetime experience" - No Depression

"You're in for a surprise !" - Seasick Steve

"A blast from start to finish"  -  Maverick magazine

Tickets £12 available from us and Palas Print Caernarfon

www.thewiyos.com

11th February 2012

Ryland Teifi + Mendocino
Railway Club Bangor

AN EVENING OF IRISH-WELSH FOLK TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE ERYRI URDD EISTEDDFOD 2012

Multi-award winning Welsh singer-songwriter Ryland Teifi's music is steeped in the folk traditions of his native West Wales and those of Ireland and America. Teifi and his new Irish-based band, Mendocino, combine influences ranging from Welsh folk to Hank Williams, from Neil Young to Nirvana. A truly innovative folk band for the 21^st Century.

Tickets: £10/£8 concessions (all proceeds to the URDD)
Phone: 01248 382828 or buy online at: http://www.pontio.co.uk/

http://www.urdd.org/

23rd February 2012

Jonathan Richman featuring Tommy Larkins on the drums !
Hendre Hall, Tal-y-Bont

From the beginning of his musical career in the 70's with the Modern Lovers and as a solo performer, Jonathan Richman is a unique and timeless artist whose influence and songs have been seen, heard and felt all around the world. Rock n roll pop at its purest and most minimalist.

8.00pm Tickets £12 available now from us and Palas Print Caernarfon.

29th February 2012

Matt Andersen
Victoria Hotel, Menai Bridge

Big voice, big heart and big talent...and he can play the guitar a bit too !! Canada's Matt Anderson was a big hit when he played the Vic a couple of years ago and many people have looked forward to his return. In 2010 Matt won the 26th edition of the International Blues Challenge in the birthplace of Rock N' Roll and home of the blues, Memphis, Tennessee.

"Canada's greatest guitarist made one acoustic guitar sound like a fully staffed band. Outrageous skill and contagious joy" - The Times

www.stubbyfingers.ca

9th March 2012

The Coal Porters + Cajuns Denbo
Neuadd Powis, Bangor

The Coal Porters are an exciting and dynamic bluegrass combo with a DYNAMITE LIVE ACT featuring Carly Frey - fine fiddle and vocals; John Breese - banjo and vocals; Sid Griffin - vocals, mandolin, harmonica and autoharp; Andrew Stafford, doghouse bass & lawsuits; Neil Robert Herd guitar, sporran and vocals. And Cajuns Denbo. Phew !!!

Tickets £12 available from us and Pontio

www.sidgriffin.com/the-coal-porters

17th March 2012

An Evening with Andy Kershaw
Galeri, Caernarfon

Maverick radio DJ and foreign correspondent Andy Kershaw is back with his no-holds-barred autobiography of a full-throttle life. A passionate enthusiast for music over a twenty-five year career, he has worked for the Rolling Stones, shared an office with John Peel, and (most importantly) introduced fantastic world and roots music to radio listeners in Britain.

7.30pm   Tickets £15 available now from Galeri

www.andykershaw.co.uk

www.galericaernarfon.com

23rd March 2012

The Sarah Smith Trio
Blue Sky Cafe, Bangor

A fantastic line-up playing Gypsy Jazz a la hot club and a whole lot more featuring the brilliant violin playing of Sarah Smith, the great vocals and guitar of Tim Smith and the superbly skilled Remi Harris on lead guitar.

"The Sarah Smith Trio play gypsy jazz with authentic passion, fire and virtuosity. This band is keeping the spirit of the music of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli alive..." Simon Tittley - Producer WEA International

8pm  Admission £8 on the door.