Friday 13th January 2017: we welcome back Hinckley ACT favourites In Any Order.
In Any Order are Steve (melodeon, whistle, bouzouki), Jerry (bouzouki, banjo), Chris (guitars, mandolin) and Helen (bodhran). Vocals are shared, with Helen and Steve usually leading, supported by rich harmonies.
Special guests – F and F.
About In Any Order
They’ve been together 16 years, running their local club and supporting many events over the years.
The name came from an introduction one night when the MC was anxious to get their names in the right order and was told any order would do – it stuck!
Material comes from a wide range of genres – traditional/contempory folk, country, 60s pop- they’ll have a go at anything. But it’s the harmonies that give them the greatest pleasure, and they hope will do the same for you.
They have also produced a CD called “Pick a Card”.
Specials guests – F and F
Known colloquially as F and F (to avoid confusion!), Frank Johnson and Fiona Maurice-Smith are two local folk musicians and performers. F plays guitar, sings and writes the songs, whilst F plays the accordion, sings and generally livens it all up!
Usually they perform as themselves but sometimes they adopt their busking personas of “The Two Lovable Tramps”! Together, in desperation, they perform their songs to any appreciative audience in the hope of raising a smile and a free cup of tea! Lots of wry humour, the odd tear and impeccable musicianship, a sort of folk music meets the good old days! And they both sing their hearts out, as they’ve got a lot of heart to give!
A mix of original music and original versions of old songs. Lots of opportunity to sing along, a veritable sunshine machine on a cloudy day.
F and F – putting the joy back into enjoyment!
Booking and venue details
The entrance fee for the evening were £7 for members and £8 for non-members.
The event started at 8.00 pm, with doors opening at 7.30 p.m.
The Hinckley ACT
Based in the Sketchley Meadows Business Park, Hinckley ACT is a high quality music venue that offers an informal and intimate atmosphere for concerts and for the monthly club nights, where musicians can come along and ‘take the stage.’ Established by company chairman, Keith London, on the premises of his firm Advanced Carbide Tooling (A.C.T.), the venue provides full stage and seating facilities, plus top quality sound and lighting equipment.
There is a licensed bar and ample free car parking.
