Summer Saturday Stage
End of Season Lineup
Steve Banks & Philip Clouts Jazz
– 3rd September
Starts 11:30
Ralph and Dizzie
– 3rd September
Starts 20:30
Steve Banks & Philip Clouts Jazz
“Clouts covers an impressive range of styles in an infectiously enjoyable manner… joyous and celebratory… wonderfully unfettered playing” Ian Mann thejazzman.com
Renowned for his work with Afrobeat band ZubopGambia, pianist Philip Clouts’ career has included playing at Ronnie Scotts, Symphony Hall, Glastonbury and Womad festivals, and national radio play. His recent jazz quartet CD “Sennen Cove” features pieces he has written inspired by the sights and sounds of the South West coast while staying true to his own musical roots in African and Latin jazz.
Ralph and Dizzie
“Hang and Dulcimer Jam at St Catherines Chapel in Abbotsbury Dizzi Dulcimer on Hammered and Ralph Cree playing Integral Hang”
Dizzie plays Hang drum & Dulcimer and Ralph will be on Piano, Hang Drum & Percussion.
Starts at 8.30pm
» Full details, video and links here
BB Hall Band
B.B.Hall Unplugged are Tony Day (harmonica), Tom Hopkins (vocals, 6 and 12 string guitars), Mark Warder (acoustic bass/vocals), and Charlie Waygood (percussion).
Since forming in 2005, BBH have played at the Dorchester Show; Weymouth’s Beach Live Festival, Dorchester Borough Gardens Summer Music; Dorchester Summer Saturday Live; Pulham, Swanage and Puddletown carnivals; plus numerous pubs and private functions. Most recently, they launched the new ‘Sunday Sessions’ acoustic music programme at Dorchester Arts Centre.”
Rory Ellis
Based around acoustic guitar and banjo, this is good-time, toe-tapping music sung by a man with a voice gravelly enough to give Kris Kristofferson or Tom Waits a run for their money. Good-time music with a dark edge and lyrics that take you by surprise.
A Melbourne native, now residing in Drysdale, Victoria, Rory Ellis has spent many years touring Australia and internationally with his alt. country/blues based music. He takes inspiration from his homeland and the varied histories of its people, and from his own eventful life. Audiences at Rory’s numerous festival appearances and intimate performances have been captivated by his powerful vocal command and subtle acoustic instrumentation that bring the vivid stories to life.
» Rory Ellis website
Alex Roberts
‘I never found a peace like the one I find in a song’
Here is an artist who represents all the best aspects of the songwriter’s craft. A casual observer of the world that surrounds him, he draws on its roots, its past and present; he is a story teller in the age-old tradition, a balladeer, poet and a writer of impressively prolific output. Alex Roberts blends genres from baroque to blues, with a warm soulful voice, finger-style guitar, some fine lapsteel playing, mandolin, and a stompbox to boot.
‘A British folk singer we can be proud of. His songs make for beautiful turning golden by the falling sun… one of this year’s best kept secrets.‘
Acoustic Magazine
» Alex Roberts website
Andy Grant Trio
‘Laidback, earthy and grounded, Grant’s soulful acoustic rock arrives fully formed, mature and ready for anyone… Great Stuff‘ Musician
Drawing from influences as diverse as Led Zeppelin, J.J. Cale, George Benson and John Martyn, the band are at home entertaining festivals, bars and anywhere people gather together to hear great live music. Their clean acoustic sound provides a solid foundation for musical genre hopping. A heavy metal riff can morph into a bluegrass tune, and then into a jazz funk groove without ever jarring or feeling out of context.
The three musicians play with energy, passion and precision, always complementing each other and constantly striving to make each moment on stage special. By clocking upwards of 150 shows a year, Andy Grant Trio are becoming masters of their art: Good time music with great feel and no boundaries.
» Andy Grant Trio website
Tim Graham
Acoustic / Folk
» Listen to some tunes
Geoff Miller Band
Geoff Miller of Big Band fame and his jazz outfit of guest performers featuring Lee Miller, drums, Rodney Teague, bass, Rob Palmer, guitar, Geoff trumpet & Flugal, Alan Miller, sax. The guys will be swinging South Street for all they are worth from 1130am.
Tia Roos & Barney
Tia started playing guitar aged 9 and carried on with music during school, forming the odd band starting off with the Steamer Ducks (Robbie McIntosh – former Pretenders). After a Btec in creative music at Weymouth College Tia formed a band with Smudge, Ady Milward and Phil Evans-Jones, performing all original stuff for two years.
Tia decided to go back to her roots by playing solo and went to New York to play in some great bars. Her songs are folky, but with a very distinctive tone, honest lyrics and true emotions and thoughts.
» Listen to some tunes
Elephant Talk
“Festival favourites” Elephant Talk have been described as “original, hypnotic and awe inspiring.”
Elephant Talk play a unique fusion of Folk, World, fuelled by a combination of eclectic backbeats ranging from: Dub, Drum n’ Bass breakbeats to Trance and Techno. The line-up includes: original member Jon Maybey on guitar, mandolin, loops and programs, fiddle player Matt Tarling and singer/songwriter Sarah Joy. The group make a seamless transformation from traditional acoustic tunes and original songs to “hugely uplifting instrumental music for the head, heart and dance floor”.
Their material consists of traditional Breton, Celtic and Eastern flavoured tunes. Beautiful, heartfelt songs, soaring fiddle melodies, acoustic guitar, electric mandolin with “live” sampling, beats, breaks and hypnotic effects combine to create an “awesome and uplifting sound”.
» Listen to some tunes
The Million Dollar Bash
“A childhood dream come true for me!” Roye Membury
The only tribute to BOB DYLAN and THE BAND in the UK. Based in Dorset, The Million Dollar Bash are playing the Summer Stage for the first time and it will be a great.
The band members are:-
Chris kipper Roberts, Vocal-guitar
Roye Membury, Vocal-guitar
Tom Caulfield, Guitar-vocal
Chris Lonergan, Bass guitar
Ady Millward, Drums, vocal
Thomas Hughes, Keyboard, vocal
Plus many guest artist making an appearance from time to time it is guaranteed to be highly entertaining.
» Watch a video of a live performance
(3.65 out of 5)