Introducing Yard Sessions in Plymouth
Every Friday throughout the Summer, starting from this Friday 17 June, Urban Splash are hosting Friday night live music sessions at Royal William Yard, an ideal way to wind down from the working week and kick start the weekend.
Each week, the sessions, will feature a different local live music act from 5pm - 7pm on the green outside either Rockets & Rascals or Le Vignoble. There will be a BBQ and drinks on sale throughout and plenty of deckchairs around to sit back and relax on.
Kicking off the sessions on the 17 June is Andy Quick, frontman of popular rock reggae mongrels Land of the Giants. In recent years Andy has become a regular performer at the major festivals including Glastonbury, Isle of Wight and Bestival. Expect lively acoustic roots and soul.
Full line up:
17th June ANDY QUICK "One of the hardest working men in music, and one of the finest front men we can boast in the South West....some of the best music we've heard this year. Watch out!" BBC Introducing
www.andyquickmusic.com | www.soundcloud.com/andrew-quick-giants
24th June BLACK JACK DAVEY "Black Jack Davey is not only an incredibly talented musician and singer but he combines his show with his fast wit and great charisma to give an evening of good old school Caberet but performed in a modern style and culture" Time Out Magazine
www.facebook.com/irishfolkcomedy/
1st Juy SUZ MAC TRIO "Prepare to be enraptured by the pure beautiful sounds of her voice, her emotion, her energy, but more than anything her ability to charm effortlessly and without knowing it. A true star of the South West scene" No Pressure Events
www.facebook.com/suziemacmusician | https://soundcloud.com/suziemacmusician
8th July ELANI EVANGELOU The young star of the Plymouth music scene, Elani's stunning voice is one parts sensitive and nine parts WOW and has led her to perfom on the regions best stages alongside some of its best acts. An accomplished guitarist, Elani's music swells and twists and draws you in. Perfect for a balmy summer evening.
www.facebook.com/elaniandrea | www.soundcloud.com/elaniandrea
15th July CALVIN THOMAS "Humble yet very talented folk Singer-songwriter based in the seaside city of Plymouth. Calvin's Debut E.P Translucent Hills was released March 4th 2016 to very warm acclaim. Influenced by the likes of Bob Dylan, Ray Lamontagne and Ben Howard and getting radio play stateside Calvin is tipped for big things this year"
https://www.facebook.com/CalvinThomasMusic/ | http://calvinthomas.bandcamp.com
22nd July MATT SELLORS Well-known for fronting Bristol-based band Yes Sir Boss, Matt Sellors has rediscovered his folk-laden roots and launched a solo career to great effect. Raw, simple and deeply personal, Matt’s latest sound and set up has already struck a chord with new listeners. With solo gigs lined up throughout the UK and beyond, Matt continues to hone his new, re-invigorated set.
www.facebook.com/mattsellorsmusic | https://soundcloud.com/matt-sellors
29thJuly RYAN JONES Playful Cornishman Ryan has a large and varied back catalogue of acoustica from his many musical projects. An accomplished guitarist with a mellow, English summer sound. Ryan will keep you feeling good from the first song to the last.
https://www.facebook.com/ryanashleyjonesmusic | https://vimeo.com/channels/217938/39641482
5th August JOANNA COOKE "Joanna Cooke has a voice that draws attention wherever it's heard. From live performances in intimate local venues to recordings on tracks played across the world"-Your South East Cornwall Magazine
12th August ALEX HART Growing up in the English countryside in East Devon and performing what she calls West Country-Country, Alex is influenced by artists as diverse as KT Tunstall and Doris Day, She currently has record deals in the UK with Right Track Records via Universal and in the US with OK! Good Records.
19th August LIZZIE CORISH Multi-genre singer-songwriter performing her original and cover material around the South West's music scene. Heavily influenced by bands such as Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, The Who, The Police her preferred writing style features contemporary acoustic artefacts and her voice is often likened to Alanis Morissette and Joni Mitchell
www.facebook.com/LizzieCorishMusic | www.youtube.com/user/ThereGoesLizzie
26th August CHRIS DAVIS Purveyor of classic singalong party anthems, delivered in a bouncy and upbeat acoustic fashion! Expect to hear great tunes from the likes of The Stones, Bill withers, Fleetwood Mac and Ben Howard to name but a few
www.facebook.com/chrisdavismusic/
2nd September JACK TUCKER Newly appointed frontman of rising stars Antimatador, Expect pop, acoustic, folk and something out of the ordinary from this spontaeneous and inspired singer. Think James Morrison meets Bob Marley at a rave on acid----- Jack's their love child.
www.youtube.com/user/jacktuckermusic/
9th September JACK COOKSON Bristol based Folk / Roots Singer-Songwriter / BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award Nominee 2016. Expect first class original folk music and inspired covers of classic tunes.
www.jackcooksonmusic.bandcamp.com | www.soundcloud.com/jack-cookson
16th September ANDY QUICK "One of the hardest working men in music, and one of the finest front men we can boast in the South West....some of the best music we've heard this year. Watch out!" BBC Introducing
www.andyquickmusic.com | www.soundcloud.com/andrew-quick-giants
