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Kath Reade

Kath Reade Friday 10th February 2012 saw the first visit to the Hinckley ACT of Kath Reade – supported by Tania Holloway. Kath is a past holder of the Songwriters Cup. Kath’s British folk and Americana stylings evoke echoes of Anne Briggs, Leonard Cohen, Vashti Bunyan and early Neil Young. About Kath Reade… In the [...]

February club night

February Club Night Wednesday 1st February 2012 brought the return of the popular club night – featuring some of the finest acoustic folk, rock, jazz and blues musicians and singers in Leicestershire. This month featuring Nigel Beck. About Nigel Beck » This was a chance to b off the February blues, or at least enjoy [...]

Christmas Concert – featuring Vikki Clayton

Christmas Concert – featuring Vikki Clayton A sparkling evening’s entertainment was on the menu for Wednesday 14th December with the Hinckley ACT Christmas extravaganza. This year the line up was better than ever, featuring Vikki Clayton, Julie Neal and Robert Small, Brian Reed, Nigel Beck and In Any Order (the Christmas version!). And of course, [...]

January club night

January Club Night January 4th 2012 brought the return of the popular club night – featuring some of the finest acoustic folk, rock, jazz and blues musicians and singers in Leicestershire. This month we featured BILL BATES. Start the new year with a bang, or at least some wonderful music and good company – not [...]

December Club Night

December Club Night December 7th 2011 brings the return of the popular club night – featuring some of the finest acoustic folk, rock, jazz and blues musicians and singers in Leicestershire.  December’s club night’s special guest is the twenties jazz guitarist Chris Tobin. We are also optimistic that Si Hayden will be playing and Colin Squire [...]

Kevin Dempsey and Karen Tweed

Kevin Dempsey and Karen Tweed A fine evening’s entertainment was on offer on the Friday 18th November 2011. The Hinckley ACT welcomed Kevin Dempsey and Karen Tweed for the first time.  Playing her 72 bass Pigini piano accordion, Karen straddles traditional Irish to classical, in a uniquely haunting, emotive, yet vibrant style. Singer/songwriter/guitarist Kevin is a [...]

The Harvey Band

The Harvey Band 14th October 2011 saw the second visit to the Hinckley ACT of the Harvey Band, “A truly exceptional band crafted using the finest local ingredients to deliver a refreshing, full bodied flavour and mellow Celtic aftertaste.” About The Harvey Band… This fine brew combines unique, locally-produced material with traditional numbers and other well-known ingredients (such [...]

November Club Night

November Club Night November’s club night was a week later than usual, being on the second Wednesday of the month. November 9th 2011 saw the return of the popular club night – featuring some of the finest acoustic folk, rock, jazz and blues musicians and singers in Leicestershire. November’s club night’s special guests are the new 5 [...]

Michael Chapman / Eliza Shaddad

Michael Chapman / Eliza Shaddad With special guests In Any Order 4th November 2011 – Keith London’s Birthday Bash A high quality evening’s entertainment arrived at the Hinckley ACT on the 4th. Hinckley ACT favourite Michael Chapman returned – this time with the compelling Eliza Shaddad. And as an extra bonus, there was also an appearance [...]

John Goldie Steve Hicks & Lynn Goulbourn

John Goldie, with Steve Hicks and Lynn Goulbourn 28th October 2011 brought a very special concert evening featuring the remarkable John Goldie – who Martin Taylor describes as “…one of the finest Acoustic guitarists in the world today”.  This was another show of the highest order, featuring a hugely talented musician that Jazz Guitar Magazine [...]