Carl Chinn on BBC WM
- Author: Paul Ryan
- Newsflash
We have been asked to appear on Carl Chinn's program on radio BBC WM from 12pm Sunday 30th August to celebrate the club's 45th Year.
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Fridays 8.00pm at the The Jewellers Arms, 23 Hockley Street, Birmingham B18 6BW.
Photos of the guests and singers for 61st Season.
Colin Pitts first began performing in folk clubs while a student in Swansea in the late sixties. He re-emerged as a serious performer in the 1990’s with a reputation for writing songs that sometimes make you think, sometimes make you laugh and sometimes just make you feel good. Several, including “Jeannie’s Flag”, “Australian Wine” and “Let Her Lie” have been recorded by other singers and it is not unusual to hear them sung in a folk club, festival or on radio. Colin is back after an illness with a new crop of songs and his singing is stronger the ever.
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Martin Curtis is paying his first visit to us from his adopted country New Zealand, but is no stranger to the clubs and festivals of this country. His self-penned songs tell of the tales of both the land and the people and his output is such that they have entered into the fabric of the folk scene.
We have only one reason for booking this guy and that is the joy he brings to performing at the club. Benny can call on his vast knowledge of all sorts of song from shanties to songs of his beloved North-East as well those from the music hall era.
He is also an accomplished melodeon player. Choruses? Of course.
Listen here to Benny
This is a rare chance to see this a capella duo locally. Their fresh and exciting take on English and Scottish traditional song has captivated audiences in folk clubs and festivals over the last ten years. Their performance has been described as ‘perfection in timing and expressive melody. We love the sound they make and of course you will get the opportunity to join in.
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