Sunday Sessions Free Music Concerts & Open Mic Competition
Added: (Wed Jul 14 2010)
Pressbox (Press Release) -
Electric Blues Club is proud to present our annual series of live music in the parks sponsored by Friends of Hilly Fields, London Borough of Enfield and Downs Sounds Rehearsal Studio.
Join us by the bandstand for a great FREE afternoon of music from 1pm to 5pm! Bring friends, family, picnic, something to sit on and a brolly just in case it rains!!
Venue: Hilly Fields
Address: Hilly Fields Park, Browning Road, Clay Hill, Enfield, Middx EN2
Website: http://www.hillyfields.info
Region: Enfield
Event Dates & Details:
18th July 2010 : RoXi & the Blue Cats
The band will be performing some rockingly good blues music with support during the breaks from Jim Dawson and Lou so bring your friends, family, picnic and something to sit on and join us in the park. Note that if raining, the event will be held at St Luke’s Church. Nearest rail stations to Hilly Fields are Gordon Hill or Buses W8 and 191. Car Park at Whitewebbs Golf Course (Beggars Hollow, next to the Rose and Crown P.H., please do NOT use the pub car park!)
Sunday Sessions at Broomfield Park Bandstand
Broomfield Park
Alderman's Hill
Palmers Green
London N13 4RB
(Bandstand close to Broomfield Lane entrance)
Time: 1 - 5 p.m.
Admittance: FREE
Nearest Railway Station: Palmers Green
Bus: 232, N29, 329, W3
Parking at Palmers Green Railway Station
Web: http://www.electricbluesclub.co.uk/sunday-sessions.html
1st August 2010 :
1-2pm Open Mic Competition
2-5pm Bear Cat Crawlers - New Orleans Trad Jazz Band
This New Orleans Jazz band were formed by local club member, musician and music teacher Robbie Martin. His group of fellow musicians work as a collective with various members coming together to perform when required. Their professionalism and years of experience enable them to pick up and play with practically anyone, anywhere, anytime.
8th August 2010 :
1-2pm Open Mic Competition
2-5pm Folk/Blues with Pete Wood & the JT Blues Chapter whose style is reminiscent of a young Bob Dylan with great blues beats will be supported by singer/songwriter Jack Terroni
15th August 2010 :
1-2pm Open Mic Competition
2-5pm Pop/Rock with Stone Pony (North London's hardest working covers band), every member sings so expect a variety of voices and songs, supported by the T-Jays and original band Temper Diablo who have been making their mark on the local scene.
22nd August 2010
1-2pm Competition Final
2-5pm Blues with RoXi & the Blue Cats line up includes the dynamic and emotive Roxi with powerful stratospheric vocals, exquisitely brilliant ex U-Boat bass player Philip Plant (also played on Man Who Fell To Earth film soundtrack and with Red Buddha Theatre), Rick Moxon on rhythm guitar, awesome licks on lead guitar from Martin Ellins and pumping the beat out on drums is Brian Johnson. The band will be supported by folk singer songwriter Jim Dawson & Lou on percussion plus special guests. http://www.bluecats.co.uk
Want to appear in the park? Get exposure for your act? Solo and duo singers and musicians are invited to bring their ACOUSTIC instrument or backing track on an audio cassette or CD if they would like to get up and perform in the Open Mic Competition for the opportunity to win FREE time at Downs Sounds Rehearsal Studio, Southgate. See website for further details.
The Organisers are not responsible for any last minute changes to events
help us to build a future for local musicians
http://www.electricbluesclub.co.uk/sunday-sessions.html