J.C. & Angelina Grimshaw
Apr19
Brother and sister duo J.C. & Angelina Grimshaw have worked together for more than a decade. From their Isle of Wight base they have travelled extensively, playing festivals and clubs as far afield as Russia, Japan and the USA, working with/supporting high profile acts including Dr John, Buddy Guy and Van Morrison. Bluesnights is thrilled to have them in Dorchester! Don't miss them!
Review - Banbury Blues Festival 2008 »
"This festival gets better and better; I was there for the evening and despite strong competition, notably Dino Baptiste, my reason for being there was JC and Angelina. JC is an amazingly talented musician and plays various guitars, mandolin and harp. Angelina plays acoustic rhythm guitar and has an exquisite voice. She sounds totally authentic when singing songs by the likes of Bessie Smith and Memphis Minnie. As an acoustic duo, JC and Angelina are unmatched. They have a wide range of influences (country, jazz, blues, etc.) but have their own distinctive style. Despite the competition elsewhere in the building, the room was packed and the audience went away happy. Catch JC and Angelina when you can. Whatever your preferred style of blues, you'll love them - I promise!" Max Haymes (8 March 2008).
website » www.geocities.com/villagebikerecords/vbhome.html
Michael Pickett
May17
In the few short years since Toronto-based Michael Pickett began visiting the UK, he has become one of the most popular Canadian musicians on the British blues scene. Armed only with his acoustic guitars, rack harmonica and a deeply soulful voice, Michael holds his audiences spellbound. Come discover what makes this veteran bluesman so special!
website » www.michaelpickett.com
Bad Influence
Jun14
Bad Influence, a four-piece band based in SE England, collectively have a blues pedigree that spans almost a quarter-century. Fronted by Val Cowell, one of the UK’s finest blues vocalists, the band has a huge following amongst club and festival audiences across the UK. A fabulous act to round off a great Bluesnight season!
website » www.badinfluence.org.uk
gig dates
Season 2007-2008
Here are the Bluesnight's Season 2007/8 dates:
- Saturday, 22 September 2007 - Michael Roach
- Saturday, 20 October - John Pearson & Jem Turpin
- Saturday, 17 November - Bluesdevil
- Saturday, 15 December - The Spikedrivers
- Saturday, 12 January 2008 (100th Bluesnight) - Harry Skinner Blues Band
- Saturday, 9 February - Dino Baptiste & Darby Todd
- Saturday, 8 March - Papa George & Alan Glen
- Saturday, 29 March - Brooks Williams
- Saturday, 19 April - J.C. & Angelina Grimshaw
- Saturday, 17 May - Michael Pickett
- Saturday, 14 June - Bad Influence
How to find us
Bluesnights are held on Saturday evenings (unless otherwise indicated), at the Dorchester Arts Centre.
Address: Dorchester Arts Centre, School Lane, The Grove, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XR
Box Office: 01305-266926
Email: enquiries@dorchesterarts.org.uk
website: www.dorchesterarts.org.uk
Where?
Please Note: To find us, use the interactive Google™ Map above. The zoom (closer) control is activated by clicking on the "+" sign. By using your cursor, the map can be "dragged" up or down, left or right. Alternatively, click on the thumbnail image (see: left) to view a map showing the location of the Dorchester Arts Centre in School Lane.
Gig Nights
Season 2007-2008The Bluesnight's season runs from September to June of each year.
Advance booking (01305-266926) tickets are all priced at £10.50 each (£5.25 under 18's and students with NUS card). At the door, tickets are priced at £11.50 each (£5.75 under 18's and students with NUS card). Doors/bar open at 7.30pm. Performances begin approximately 8.00pm and generally finish around 10.30pm.
The auditorium seats 90 in comfort (plus a limited number permitted to stand), so tickets can (and often do) sell quickly. So, our advice is to book ahead if you can.
We also hold a raffle and an audience draw with great prizes, plus the usual banter and fun that makes Bluesnights such a great night out.
