A special concert to celebrate one of most enduring combination of instruments the fiddle and the banjo. Featuring a great triple bill including Kate Lissauer, The Gollywhoppers and Stompin’ Dave Allen. Champion fiddler Kate Lissauer originally from Maryland USA is leader of The Buffulo Gal’s who are fast becoming the UK’s favourite string band. Superb old-time duo The Gollywhoppers feature two stalwarts of the old-time scene Andrew Henley and Emily Poole. Bridport based banjo and fiddle man Stompin‘ Dave Allen has been described as “one of the world’s greatest performers” by Maverick Magazine. This is sure to be a real feel good concert and a fascinating exploration of some of the oldest forms of North American traditional music. Advance tickets are £12 (on the door £14) available online via www.thedavidhall.org.uk The David Hall Box Office is open Weds & Friday 11 – 1.30pm. Tel (01460) 240340. Doors open at 7.30pm, shows starts at 8pm.
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