Wednesday 1 May 2013

The Lost Blog Episode 3 : Don't Tell Me there is Nothing to Do This Weekend



Bank Holiday ALERT……………..    so I had better get Part 3 of the missing Blog (Part 2 is still under construction) out there because there are many riches to be had musically this coming week over and above the normal weekly and Monthly fixtures.

So let’s start at The Bridge on Friday night………….   It’s going to be a busy place………….   Downstairs you’ll find the hordes that make up the mass ranks of ROMP in full frontal poetical open mic mode.  Always a great evening. Up stairs there’s a big treat for those with a musical ear, where The Rotherham Red Choir will be sharing the stage with Toein’ In The Dark in a presentation called The People United.  For those who have so far not got their hands on a copy of Toein’s new CD “About Time” I’m sure that there will be a few copies on sale and I’m lead to believe that this might also be a landmark night for the Band for other reasons.  It’s a surprise.  But if you’re a Toein’ fan you’ll want to be there.   Starts around 8:00pm.  More Details on the listings page HERE

The 41st Wath Folk Festival kicks off.  A weekend of main stage and smaller Concerts / competitions throughout the Village and mainly at The Red Lion and Montgomery Hall.  You’ll need to check the Web Site for ticket availability.  The main Concerts look a little heavy on the ticket price at £20 each for Friday Urban Folk Quartet, Birds of Chicago and The Mighty Doonans : Saturday  Toy Hearts, Vin Garbutt and Heidi Talbot : and Sunday  Wath Young Performers Award Winner, Bella Hardy and Albion Band.   Of course if you buy Day / Weekend tickets it all works out a little cheaper and gives you entry to all the other good things going on over the weekend.   If you’re not into the main Concerts but would like to sample the atmosphere of the event the morning of Saturday is the best time with bun throwing and Morris Dancing amongst other delights. More Detail HERE

Also starting on Friday is the excellent Filey Folk Festival.  This year it’s bigger than ever with some excellent acts performing for FREE over the course of the weekend. If Wath is at a so called elite end then Filey is grounded in the grass roots featuring the best of Yorkshire talent.   Filey is a fine demonstration of a peoples Festival put together on a shoe string, yet musically excellent.  It’s a fine Festival model to be followed, especially in these days when money is short.  So if you fancy a trip to the seaside I can really recommend this event - he says having had a really great adventure there last year as The Mashers. More Detail HERE

There’s another four day Festival starting closer to home on Friday.  The Barnsley CAMRA Real Ale and Steam Festival at Elsecar.  Not quite sure why the weekend of the Wath Festival was chosen, but there you are.  There’s music throughout the weekend with The Bar Steward Sons of Val Doonigan kicking it off on Friday night.  (Question, do the Bar Steward Sons ever sleep). More detail HERE

Friday night there’s a treat at Rotherham’s newest Music venue, Memory Lane on Ship Hill when Soulmates will be performing a live set.  A great excuse for a knees up.  

 
Saturday.  Besides the continuing Weekend events RAE are back in action with a real rocking day.  From 12 noon at The Trades our first Youth Festival kicks off.  Seven young local Bands will be taking part and showing off what they can do in a great show setting.   It’s a pop and crisps Bar only in the Concert Room, so a family setting, parents will be able to purchase a pint from the Tap Room if they so wish.   Entry is only £3 with proceeds going towards the Slamfest fund.  Expect some surprise guests.

Because of the Youth Festival the Drop In Centre on Wellgate will not be open on Saturday.   However, you will be able to find us at The Trades. More detail about the Drop In Centre HERE

Then in the evening Live At The Trades present a top night of rock with Motorheadache, Hellbent For Ever and Immotus.   This one is looking close to a sell-out, so if you’ve not already got a ticket get on line now at Wegottickets and book yours.  There will be a limited number of door tickets.   Three top Bands for £3 with proceeds going towards the Slamfest fund. 

For those wanting to travel into Sheffield, one of our number Diamond Velocity will be rocking it out at The O2 Academy.  Tickets are £6.  Go support Rotherham created music, in addition to the City's multi cultural Festival One City Many Cultures 

Sunday 5th May and all the Festivals continue.  But a new venture for RAE launches, weather permitting, as we start our Spring / Summer season of Monthly Music in the Park events.  First up is one of Rotherham’s most promising young Bands Whiskey Spirit, who will be playing from 1:00pm on the Band Stand.  More detail on the Slamfest site HERE

And then on Monday, in addition to all the Festivals RVH present what they call a Showcase of True Underground at The Charters with the brilliant Seconds Apart and Under the Influence from around 5:30pm. Two other Bands are to be confirmed.  I hope it’s warm and that they have some beer.Links to details HERE

Meanwhile, I’d just point you in the direction of a couple of continuing Art Exhibitions.  At the Old Market Gallery Edwin Wraith’s wonderful paintings will be on display until 11th May while in the ROAR Art Space a more challenging exhibition of work by Davis Six is available for viewing.  You might have to press the bell to get in to see this one. 

Heads up to some more top music coming next week. 

On Friday 10th at The Bridge Ian Huddleston’s new Band Be The Revolution will be making their debut with top support from Dave Woodcock and the Dead Comedians.  Free entry.  This is going to be a great night, and if you’ve not yet heard Ian’s new work yet I think you might be in for a surprise.

And on Saturday 11th Live at The Trades continues to rock with Powerage banging out the sounds of AC/DC, and the fantastic sound of Cable 35.   Another bargain night of music for £3. 

Also on the 11th in Rotherham Outside Market there will be a Craft Market involving some of the best crafters in the Town.   

If you want to keep up with all the latest additions book mark the Listings Page

WHATEVER YOU'RE DOING THIS WEEKEND HAVE GREAT FUN - PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ARTISTS AND KEEP IT REAL AND LIVE. 

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