Review: Wheeler Street

Subject: Review: Wheeler Street
From: GUEST,Lily
Date: 06 May 10 - 06:03 PM

Hi all,

Sorry if I get this a bit wrong, new here and been lurking for a while. Just noticed the Sweeps thread is up and was wondering if anyone who went there saw a band called Wheeler Street? I hadn't heard of them before but the marquee saved me from the rain and I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of talent and vitality this young band have.

Anyone know anything more about them?

Thanks,
Lily. x

Subject: RE: Review: Wheeler Street
From: melodeonboy
Date: 06 May 10 - 06:19 PM

Having seen them a number of times and having spent a lot of time with them in sessions, I know them reasonably well. They're a vibrant and exciting young band. As you say, Lily, oodles of talent and vitality. What I also find striking, given that they are, I believe, in their late teens/early twenties, is the respect and understanding they have for and of traditional music.

A joy to watch as a band, and great contributors in sessions/singarounds. They're also lovely people who are great company.

Subject: RE: Review: Wheeler Street
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 07 May 10 - 06:32 PM

For info Lily, the Starks family, and Wheeler Street run a session at the Old House at Home pub, in Pudding Lane, Maidstone, on the fourth Monday every month.

Next one is Monday 24th May.

They are also frequent attenders at John Barden's singaround at the Swan, County Road, Maidstone, on the second Monday of each month.

Next one is next Monday 10th May.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Review: Wheeler Street
From: s&r
Date: 08 May 10 - 05:03 AM

We saw them at the AFO conference and were blown away.

Stu