Newsletter 24.08.2013. Sunntag, 1 September 2013 5 pm. Megson. Dear fellow
folkie. Finally, finally! Heaven is opening its doors again! I am certain that you ...
Newsletter 24.08.2013 Sunntag, 1 September 2013
5 pm
Megson
Haus zum Himmel Alte Landstrasse 10, 2542 Pieterlen
Dear fellow folkie
Finally, finally! Heaven is opening its doors again! I am certain that you can hardly believe that our summer break is finally over. ☺ Nevertheless, I hope that you have enjoyed a great summer and were able to enjoy a few sunny vacation days. Speaking of enjoyment: we are about to present another incredible and exclusive concert! Megson - Debbie & Stu Hanna
New stars in folk-music heaven Swiss premiere: the Folk in Heaven concert series presents Megson, a celebrated English folk duo, on 1 September.
Debbie and Stu Hanna, who perform as Megson, come from Middlesborough in northeast England. This one-time center of heavy industry is known today above all for its environmental pollution, unemployment and poverty. With traditional and original songs, Megson describes the lives, the joys and the sorrows of the “smoggies”, the name given to the residents of Middlesborough. The duo performs in a unique style and they clearly belong to the new “stars” in England’s folk music heaven. The press has described Megson as “the most original duo in the British folk scene”. With beautifully arranged vocals and impressive instrumental accompaniment but above all, with their incredible energy and stage presence, they enchant and thrill every audience. Stu and Debbie Hanna are both outstanding singers. In their live shows, Stu’s extraordinary virtuosity on guitar, mandola and banjo lays a solid foundation delightfully accented by Debbie’s accordion and flute. Megson’s concert in Pieterlen will be their first and only performance in Switzerland. A FOLK IN HEAVEN highlight – not to be missed!
I didn’t want you to miss this picture. Cute, isn’t it? They won’t be bringing their King Charles spaniel but we are delighted that they will be joined by their adorable two-year-old daughter. You can read their report of her birth on their website at www.megsonmusic.co.uk: We are really pleased to announce the arrival of a mini-Megson – Lola Wren Hanna – who was born on the 7th June 2011 at 6:27am weighing in at 6lb 7. Everybody is doing well and Lola is loving listening to her Mam and Dad practising. Judging by the volume of her little cries it can be safe to say it won’t be long before she’s blasting out some harmonies in the Megson family band.
We look forward to being able to book the Megson trio. ☺ ****************************************************************************************************************************
In the attachment, you will find the new flyer with the autumn program. The best idea would be to enter all of the dates in your calendar. It will be worth it!
On 6 October, Richard Dobson, a singer/songwriting legend from Texas will take to our stage. Richard’s songs are included in the repertoires of some of the most respected musicians in the world. After living in Austin and Nashville, he has settled in Switzerland and we are delighted that he’ll be joining us soon.
Richard Dobson - USA
With the appearance of Norm Strauss on 3 November, we will welcome our first musical guest from Canada. Norm Strauss sings about everyday life, love, belief, friends, loss and personal strength. Musically, he delivers his stories in an energetic folk-blues style.
Norm Strauss - CAN
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I would like to close with a small impression from the FOLK IN HEAVEN Summer Party on 4 August. This time around, there were even more musicians that listners in a delightful atmosphere. ☺ A party that perfectly expressed our motto: Klein aber fein! Jamming at the FIH Summer Party
RESERVATIONS: Monika Brändli Ferron Tel: 078 815 50 94
[email protected] www.folkinheaven.ch
