Ladock Charity Musicfest Friday Music Makers Night

An annual charity Music Festival bringing music from all corners of Cornwall to Ladock in aid of Little Harbour Childrens Hospice, the Merlin MS Centre and the Ladock Playing Field held at Ladock Hall. The 2019 festival is on two nights 1st/2nd March. Friday night is Music Makers Night a selection of the foremost music talent in Cornwall. Those who enjoyed the first Musicfest last year will be delighted to hear The Freewheelin’ have agreed to repeat their very popular performance. The set they play this year will be totally unlike the previous one. They will be going electropop for the 2019 Ladock Charity Music Fest, performing the music of the 70s & 80s synth pioneers including The Human League, Soft Cell, Kraftwerk, Donna Summer, Visage, New Order etc. They are aiming for the dance floor this time so get your dancing shoes on. Maybe an acoustic might appear Also reappearing from last year is singer/songwriter Hania who until recently was the local girl. She wowed the crowd last year with her haunting acoustic songs. Covering the likes of Adele, Sam Smith, Sam Cooke and more. She promises new material and no doubt a couple of her own songs Last year we were disappointed the The Tregony Teachers AKA Andy and Jon were unable to perform. We are absolutely delighted that for 2019 they have agreed to add their amazing talent to the night. With a repertoire of over 4 hours of hits from across the decades, The Tregony Teachers aren’t to be missed. Whether you’re a fan of ACDC, AHA or Amy Mcdonald, we’ve got it covered! Jon Winter / Vocals, Guitar Andy Ashwin / Vocals https://www.facebook.com/tregonyteachers/ Next and new to the Ladock Musicfest is singer/songwriter Liam Jordan Music. 2018 has been an exciting year for folk-rock singer-songwriter Liam Jordan. Having released his debut album back in May, Liam has just finished a full eighteen city tour of the UK & Ireland to promote the record so it is a great honour to have him sing for us this year. The album fuses; folk, country, gospel and rock in a travelling blues band style format, forging strong subject matter with powerful and emotive production, and nodding a respectful head to songwriting greats such as Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen and more recently, Jason Isbell. His first single ‘Tap At My Window’ was featured on Richer Unsigned’s ‘Best of June’ playlist in association with Q Magazine. Three of his album tracks have also had BBC Introducing plays and he is currently ranked #6 in the Reverb Nation UK singer-songwriters chart, #1 in the regional (Southwest), and #166 on their global singer-songwriter chart. “A great new voice in Americana and folk music” – Tom Russell “A true and moving songwriter” – Martin Furey For more info on his album and more, visit; www.liamjordanmusic.com OUR HEADLINE ACT is The Hoodle – Country Rock/Country Blues/Americana quartet. We couldn’t think of a better way to finish Music Makers Night. In great demand we are lucky these amazing musicians have agreed to play for us. The band members are STEVE TURNER – ELECTRIC/ACOUSTIC/SLIDE/STEEL GUITARS, VOCALS: Started out playing cornet & bass with his Dad Ken Turner, musical director & dance bandleader at the Blackpool Tower Co. Played in various touring bands as a bassist, but after seeing Jimi Hendrix play live in 1967, was inspired to take up the guitar, becoming an accomplished slide, steel, electric & acoustic guitarist. During his touring & recording career, he has played with Kirsty MacColl, Ralph McTell, Pete Murphy, Lloyd Green, Billie Jo Spears, and the Bucket Boys with Willie Wilson & Tim Renwick, among many others. WILLIE WILSON – DRUMS/PERCUSSION, MANDOLIN, VOCALS: Born in Cambridge, his first professional gig was in the band Jokers Wild with David Gilmour (1965/67). An original member of Cochise who produced 2 albums for United Artists (1970/71), he then went on tobecome the permanent drummer with Quiver who released 2 albums for Warner Bros Records (1971/72) before joining forces with Iain & Gavin Sutherland. Between 1973 & 1978 the Sutherland Brothers & Quiver released 6 albums including the hit single “Lying in the Arms of Mary”. After SBQ, Willie worked with the touring version of Pink Floyd, performing on the concerts and film sound track of “The Wall”, as well as playing on David Gilmour’s first solo album and on the most recent “On an Island”. He has also performed with Lonnie Donegan, Syd Barrett, Hank Wangford, Al Stewart, Joe Brown, Ralph McTell & on various other sessions & tours. More recently, he worked with the Coyotes, an award winning country band, & theBucket Boys with Steve Turner and Tim Renwick. EMMA SPIRES – ELECTRIC/DOUBLE BASS, VOCALS: Studied classical guitar, then moved to bass. She has played on the Cornish music circuit since age 14, performing with bands of various genres including Country, Blues, Rock, Folk & Gypsy Jazz. Emma was part of the band Blues Connection who played supports for Wilko Johnson and Little Feat. She has also played bass on three UK tours with Paul Barrere & Fred Tackett from Little Feat, along with Phil Beer of Show Of Hands. After over 5 years with the Hoodle she has also become an accomplished singer. TIM RENWICK – ELECTRIC/ACOUSTIC GUITARS, VOCALS: A massive career history as a live concert performer, recording artist and top session guitarist. Career highlights include chart success with the Sutherland Brothers & Quiver, extensive tours with Roger Waters, Pink Floyd, Al Stewart, Elton John, Mike & the Mechanics, and a 74-date tour with the Eric Clapton Band, which included the 1985 Live Aid concert from Philadelphia. Tim has a long musical association with Willie & Steve and joined the Hoodle in summer 2018. See Tim’s website for more information: http://timrenwick.com/ GIGS & PERFORMANCES – Mainly pubs & clubs, also various festivals & events throughout Cornwall, including support for Chantel McGregor. They have also played live on BBC Radio Cornwall & appeared on BBC Spotlight TV at the Royal Cornwall Show, Port Eliot Festival, Falmouth Oyster Festival, Celtic Beer Festival and many others. THE ALBUM – An Independent Blues Broadcasters Association ‘Pick of the Month’ for October 2017, “Spo-Dee-O-Dee” was recorded LIVE in one afternoon plus a few overdubs, with producer Simon Fraser (ex-Sawmills Studio) at his Woodside studios. Long-time inspiration Albert Lee said when hearing the album, “Good rootsy stuff, with good sounds and classic tunes that are really well played”. Ralph McTell, who all the band members have played and recorded with, has been a long time inspiration & supporter of Hoodle gigs, and has championed the album “Spo-Dee-O-Dee” to many of his fellow musos, with great feedback. Web: www.thehoodle.co.uk Say no more