Events
SATURDAY SUN – folk, blues and Americana. This special show will also feature Canadian singer songwriter CARA LUFT to showcase the music of banjoman Derroll Adams. With spoken word recordings from Arlo Guthrie, Wizz Jones, Happy Traum and others that knew him.
Johnny Fewings ( banjo / guitar / vocal )
Geoff Muldaur…’Johnny’s soft and easy banjo pickin’ is right up there with the late, great Kate McGarrigle. Calm and steady. Always a joy to play with Mr. Fewings.”
Pharis Romero ….”clawhammer banjo with a deceptively gentle efficiency, …beautiful tone and spot-on rhythm,…his playing never strays from a place of reverence, skill and love.”
Alan Cook ( pedal steel )
Whispering Bob Harris …..”One of the best in the business”.
Chris Hillman (The Byrds, Flying Burrito Brothers)…..”I had the honour of working with Alan many times over the years on my U.K. and European tours he is a fine musician and a pleasure to work with”,
Helen Rich ( guitar / bass / vocal )
The latest recruit to Saturday Sun, Helen’s harmony vocal is well loved in the music clubs of Kent.
Cara Luft (guitar / banjo / vocals )
Globe & Mail.. …..”It can’t be done, so don’t even try to turn away from the affecting insistence of Canada’s Luft, who sings like an angel named Joni or Alanis…”
No Depression magazine… “it becomes quite clear that she is indeed a formidable songwriter and performer… [The] lovely Ms. Luft sets the bar for the talented few who’ll follow in her footsteps.”
Songs Of The Banjoman – Derroll Adams
This special show will be in two halves. In one they will be highlighting the life, times and music of banjo player Derroll Adams. Derroll was a legendary figure in the folk music world and made a huge impact on those that played with him. The band will be performing his songs, but in addition, for the last six months they have been speaking with those that knew him and recording those conversations. The show will include spoken word recordings from the likes of Arlo Guthrie, Wizz Jones, Happy Traum, Alan Taylor and more. Derroll was a brilliant banjo player and songwriter, but also a hugely charismatic character.
There will also be audio spoken word throughout from Derroll himself.
In addition the band, including Cara, will be performing a set of fabulous songs incorporating bass, banjo, guitar, pedal steel and harmony singing.
It promises to be a fascinating Sunday afternoon of stories and song.
Doors open 1.45pm. Music starts 2.30pm. The venue is mixed seated and standing. Tables are limited and available on a first come first served basis so, if you’d like a seat, we recommend arriving early!
