Scrumpy 'n' Western - Mag 4 Live Music

FREE Every Month Scrumpy ‘n’ Western issue 10 vol 5Keyboard or Piano getting it rightWhen buying any musical instrument it’simportant that you buy the right model tosuit your requirements, this also applies toKeyboards and Pianos.Keith Farnell and David Bishop, co-ownersof The Pianoroom, know how importantthis is, with their many years’ experienceworking with-in the music business, Keith,was for many years a keyboard player in atouring band and David was a sessionkeyboard player/ songwriter, still a keensongwriter today. They are committed tooffering some of the highest levels ofknowledge and customer service available.If you are looking for an up to the minutekeyboard, digital or acoustic piano, eitheras a beginner or an accomplished player,call into their well presented showrooms,and you will see top brands from Yamaha,Roland, Casio, Steinbach, Petrof, Challenand others. Plus previously owned instrumentsat very reasonable prices. For moreinfo phone - 01392 436258SALISBURY LIVE 2009Calling all - Bands, duos and solo artists.Whether you play Rock, pop, Blues, folk,Jazz, Classical or any other style of musicSalisbury Live 2009 needs you. SalisburyLive is a free event that traditionally kicksoff the internationally renowned SalisburyFestival. The event takes place on the firstweekend of Salisbury Festival in pubs,clubs, and halls all around the city. Lastyears event attracted up to 20.000 musicfans into 28 venues over just two evenings!If you are interested in being part of the2009 celebrations please send contact details(including MySpace etc...) to -passengerclub@ntlworld.comTHE ACORN FOLK CLUB UPDATESee’s their Annual Party NO7 on the 3rdJanuary with Bill Crawford and Dave Lowery.On Saturday 7th February guest nightwith ‘Belchazzar’s Feast’ musical excellenceand rapid-fire humour crosses allmusical boundaries, traditional folk with atwist. There will be a raffle plus come earlyJANUARY ‘09 6for a floor spot - all welcome. Tickets £4.50in advance or £5.50 on the door. For moreinformation 01643 709394 or go to -www.acornfolkclub.co.ukSHAMMICK ACOUSTIC UPDATEOpen Night on Saturday 10th January,with all forms of music,song, story or poetrywelcome at this relaxed and friendly session,as are those who just want to listen.Brian Peters in concert on the 24th, Brainis one of the foremost interpreters of Englishtraditional songs and great ballads,firmly believing in their power and relevance.During the day, Brian will be leadinga workshop, for more info on the above,phone 01271 882366 or go to -www.shammickacoustic.org.ukThey meet @The Castle Inn, High Street,Combe Martin, North Devon at 8 pm.THE SUNRAY FOLK CLUB UPDATEThe Sunray Folk Club meet at BroardmayneVillage Hall, Dorset DT2 8EW the 4thThursday of the month, it’s free entry witha jug collection. Guest artist on the 22ndJanuary is Tim Lacock with on the 31stJanuary ‘Martin Carthy’ in Concert, tickets£6.00. Guest on the 26th February will be‘Liz Ryder’ for more info phone -07786 654 074 or go to -www.sunrayfolkclub.co.ukEXETER CAMRA INFOSaturday January 10th ‘09 will be ‘TheExeter Festival of Winter Ales’ with livemusic from ‘The FOS Brothers’ takingplace at the Lower Great Hall, Exeter University(next to Northcott Theatre) for moreinfo e-mail -ray-hodgins@tiscali.co.ukSOUTHAMPTON JAZZ CLUBJohn Etheridge’s ‘Sweet Chorus’ withguest star Christian Garrick in a tribute to‘Stephane Grappelli’ appearing in concertat the Southampton Jazz Club on January27th ‘09 at 8.30 pm in the Hartley Bar,Southampton University, £13.00 (members£10.00, NUS £6.00For more info go to -www.southamptonjazzclub.org