Inspired by Big Bill Broonzy, Rambling Jack Elliot, Alexis Korner and Ewan MacColl, learning his craft from the likes of Davy Graham and Long John Baldry in the coffee bars of London's Soho during the late fifties, busking through Europe with Rod Stewart and cited by John Renbourn and Eric Clapton as an important early influence. With his unique guitar style, an eclectic repertoire and 'a right hand worthy of Broonzy' Wizz continues to tour on the acoustic folk and blues circuit - usually solo but sometimes together with son Simeon on sax, flute and harmonica.
-Ivan North-
Wizz Jones. tutleary singer guitarist with roots going back to the fifties! With his unique guitar style and eclectic repertoire and a right hand worthy of Broonzy, Wizz continues to tour on the acoustic Folk and Blues circuit'. The 'musicians musician'.
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Derek Brimstone
Unfortunately Derek will be unable to appear tonight due to Derek having an operation a few days before. We are sorry for any disapointment caused.
Mike Silver Mike has been writing and playing music for more than 30 years, "enjoying a quiet success story". His songs "are of longing, love and loss, perceptive and thoughtful, with haunting melodies and heart stopping lyrics".
Now based in Launceston, Cornwall, Mike Silver has been writing and playing music for more than 30 years, enjoying a quiet success story throughout the UK and in various territories around the world. His ability to write and perform songs, which transcend many guitar and musical styles, has been recognised by the likes of The Moody Blues, Ray Thomas and Justin Hayward who recorded Mike’s song, Maybe It’s Just Love on his solo album Night Flight.
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This is the first gig at the club. They mad a strong impression at their first visit on a singers night and feature a nice selection of folk and jazzy style song
Ty & Ayesha, Ty Watling is a guitarist & singer/songwriter and sings with his wife Ayesha. Their music is heavily influenced by the great singer/songwriters of the 60's and & 70's.