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Thursday 25th May 2023

Doors 19:30
Onstage from 20:00

Yorkshire folk singer Jack Rutter has established himself as one of the standout voices of the folk, roots and acoustic music scene in recent years. 

A hugely engaging stage presence, his soaring vocal, powerhouse guitar and bouzouki playing and masterful arrangements of traditional songs and contemporary covers have enthralled audiences from the largest festival main stages to the most intimate folk clubs. 

Following on from his critically acclaimed second album Gold of Scar & Shale, 2022 will see the release of a brand new EP, with 2023 bringing the successor to Gold of Scar & Shale in the form of a new album of traditional songs.

‘Among Britain’s finest traditional singers.’

– Folk Radio UK

‘An outstanding performer.’

– The Independent

‘You always want an exciting new discovery at a festival, and for many it was Jack Rutter who provided just that. What prowess he showed in music, he matched with his skills as a raconteur; his love and respect for the songs in turn made the audience joyful.’ 

– Louder Than War Magazine reviewing Underneath the Stars Festival

‘In the spirit of the old traditional singers, Jack Rutter takes a song, shapes it, lives with it and brings out something unique. This album makes my heart sing.’

– Kathryn Tickell OBE, BBC Radio 3

‘One of the best albums of its kind in recent times.’

– Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 reviewing Gold of Scar & Shale

www.jackruttermusic.com

www.alanbearmanmusic.co.uk

TICKETS

£14 advance*
£16 on the door*

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*Our booking fees explained:
Our goal is to provide an excellent personal service to our customers and to do this requires a lot of resource. The booking fee we levy contributes to the cost of running the Quay Arts Centre, its Box Office and Box Office systems. As a charitable not for profit organisation all income is used to support the delivery of arts and cultural activities to our local community.

Wednesday April 26th ’23

Doors 19:30
Onstage from 20:00

On a summer’s day in 2016, the organisers of FolkEast Festival masterminded one of the most intriguing and exciting collaborations on today’s folk scene. 

Peter Knight, legendary violinist and ex-member of folk-rock band Steeleye Span was paired with leading melodeon player and ex-Bellowhead member, John Spiers, for a special one-off performance which left audiences in awe. With no space to be found in the marquee, people stood five deep in the pouring rain in order to witness the bringing together of two of the most genuinely gifted musicians in their respective fields.

With a standing ovation and roars for more, and much to the delight of folk fans everywhere, Knight and Spiers decided not to leave things there. 

The pairing of violin and melodeon is not a new one, but in the hands of Knight and Spiers, Improvisation and invention meet the listener at every turn. Together they have created a musical document that resonates with history, but also something that should inspire future generations of musicians to engage with Britain’s folk dancing heritage, and the beautiful, mysterious tunes that can be found within that heritage.

These uniquely gifted musicians make a sublime pairing, and create a live performance to be remembered for a long time. 

“Knight’s playing is a revelation. A world away from folky fiddling, it’s fully informed by the classical style, all long sweeping bow strokes and eloquent legato. Yet he never loses the essential folk heart of the music, tracing a graceful line of his own making”

 “Contemplative, accomplished…an evening to relish for some time to come” 

“(The melodeon) is a curious kind of versatile, but Spiers knows exactly how to capture and manipulate its range, adding maximum colour and savour to the music”

TICKETS

£18 advance*
£20 on the door*

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*Our booking fees explained:
Our goal is to provide an excellent personal service to our customers and to do this requires a lot of resource. The booking fee we levy contributes to the cost of running the Quay Arts Centre, its Box Office and Box Office systems. As a charitable not for profit organisation all income is used to support the delivery of arts and cultural activities to our local community.

March 18th 2023

Cafe / Bar open from 18:00
Doors 19:30
Onstage from 20:00

Well known as the fiddle playing front man of Americana band, Noble Jacks, Will Page is a folk singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Sussex. Inspired from a young age after seeing Dave Swarbrick (Fairport Convention) perform live at his local village hall in Chiddingly (East Sussex), Will has continued Swarbs’ legacy of British folk fiddle playing into the modern era. Later discovering his melodic singing voice, Will began to combine singing with his fiddle playing (and other instruments) in a style reminiscent of artists such as Seth Lakeman and Jon Boden (Bellowhead).

As a young fan of the likes of The Waterboys and Levellers, Will experimented with alternative styles and sounds, and when he began writing his own songs, Noble Jacks was born to take these songs to the stage. With Noble Jacks, Will has toured relentlessly with sold out shows across the UK and beyond, with notable festival performances at Glastonbury, Isle of Wight Festival and Cambridge Folk Festival to name a few. In 2019 Noble Jacks performed at Americana Fest in both London and Nashville TN and Will was nominated instrumentalist of the year at the AMA (Americana Music Association) UK Awards in Jan 2020.

In April 2022, Noble Jacks exploded back onto the live scene with a brand new studio album, Last Of The Wild, which entered the Top 40 Official Americana Album chart on its first week of release. With three studio albums under his belt with Noble Jacks, Will is now also recording and performing as a solo artist, showcasing his more traditional folk-style writing and playing style.

Expect heartfelt vocals accompanied by guitar, harmonica, energetic fiddle and foot-stomping rhythms!

www.willpagemusic.com

TICKETS

£14 advance*
£16 on the door

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*Our booking fees explained:
Our goal is to provide an excellent personal service to our customers and to do this requires a lot of resource. The booking fee we levy contributes to the cost of running the Quay Arts Centre, its Box Office and Box Office systems. As a charitable not for profit organisation all income is used to support the delivery of arts and cultural activities to our local community.

March 11th 2023

Cafe / Bar open from 18:00
Doors 19:30
Onstage from 20:00

Two of the finest instrumentalists in traditional music combine for a breathtaking performance, from a project which first started in lockdown with a video that was an international internet sensation.

An outstanding talent in his generation, harmonica and melodeon player Will Pound has pushed the boundaries of both instruments, sharing awe inspiring performances across the world. Jenn Butterworth is one of the most notable folk guitarists in the UK, previously awarded ‘Musician of the Year’ at the Scots Trad Music Awards, and nominated for the same title at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. An excellent collaborator, she can regularly be seen performing with folk powerhouses such as Kinnaris Quintet, Ross Ainslie & Ali Hutton and Treacherous Orchestra. Together, they’ll share an eclectic mix of high energy tunes and uplifting songs.

TICKETS

£14 advance*
£16 on the door

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*Our booking fees explained:
Our goal is to provide an excellent personal service to our customers and to do this requires a lot of resource. The booking fee we levy contributes to the cost of running the Quay Arts Centre, its Box Office and Box Office systems. As a charitable not for profit organisation all income is used to support the delivery of arts and cultural activities to our local community.

Sunday 18th December 2022

Doors 11:00
On Stage 11:30

Classically trained Pianist and piano teacher with 14 years of experience playing anything from Bach to Mozart, Stevie wonder to Adele.

TICKETS

£8 advance*
£9 on the door

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Our cafe will be open and serving Sunday Lunch – call 01983 822490 to book a table for your post performance meal.

*Our booking fees explained:
Our goal is to provide an excellent personal service to our customers and to do this requires a lot of resource. The booking fee we levy contributes to the cost of running the Quay Arts Centre, its Box Office and Box Office systems. As a charitable not for profit organisation all income is used to support the delivery of arts and cultural activities to our local community.

Sunday 20th November 2022

Doors 11:00
On Stage 11:30

Jim Thorn has been playing jazz on the Isle of Wight since 2000 and during that time has also been involved in projects of all styles from classical and shows, to disco and rock & roll. He is also a promoter and jazz festival organiser, formed the Isle of Wight Youth Jazz Orchestra in 2017 and has organised the Isle of Wight Jazz Weekend since it began in 2012. As an organiser he has put together many different projects for a wide range of occasions, ranging from jam sessions, background music, jazz dinner events, weddings and functions to accompanying top professional jazz musicians from the mainland.

Loren Thorn (vocals) is a versatile and popular jazz vocalist with a keen following on the Isle of Wight.

Jon Thorne (double bass), Tim Marshall (bass) and Ken Black (drums) are highly experienced and respected professional musicians whose careers have covered many genres of music both locally and further afield.

The regular line-up is:
Loren Thorn – vocals
Jim Thorn – piano
Jon Thorne (double bass) or Tim Marshall (electric bass)
Ken Black – drums

TICKETS

£8 advance*
£9 on the door

BOOK ONLINE

Our cafe will be open and serving Sunday Lunch – call 01983 822490 to book a table for your post performance meal.

*Our booking fees explained:
Our goal is to provide an excellent personal service to our customers and to do this requires a lot of resource. The booking fee we levy contributes to the cost of running the Quay Arts Centre, its Box Office and Box Office systems. As a charitable not for profit organisation all income is used to support the delivery of arts and cultural activities to our local community.