Spider John Koerner & Chip Smith -dates

Subject: Spider John Koerner & Chip Smith -dates
From: Vic Smith
Date: 19 Jul 10 - 03:04 PM

Spider John Koerner, the legendary US folk blues singer/guitarist who was an early influence on Bob Dylan and admired by John Lennon, recorded 3 albums for the iconic Elektra label in the 1960s as part of the Koerner Ray & Glover trio before embarking on his solo career.

Still stomping at age 71, he returns to the UK for his first tour in 29 years. He was recently subject of a cover feature on the July 2010 issue of fRoots magazine.

He will be accompanied on this tour by his long-term friend, fiddler Chip Smith.

National tour listings info:

Sat 28th Aug
Towersey Folk Festival, Towersey, Oxon
www.towerseyfestival.com

Thurs 2nd Sept
Royal Oak Folk, Lewes, E. Sussex
www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~tinvic/

Fri 3rd Sept
The Roundhouse (Studio), Chalk Farm, London
www.roundhouse.org.uk

Fri 3rd Sept @ 11.15pm
Session broadcast on World On 3 with Mary Ann Kennedy, BBC Radio 3

Sat 4th Sept
Moseley Folk Festival. Moseley, Birmingham
www.moseleyfolk.co.uk

Weds 8th Sept
Leopard Hotel, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent
(+ The Boat Band) 01782 871691

Thus 9th Sept
Nightjar Club, Courtyard Studio Theatre, Hereford
www.myspace.com/nightjarmusichereford

Fri 10th Sept
The Met, Bury, Lancs
www.themet.biz

Sat 11th Sept
Derby Live, Assembly Rooms, Derby
www.derbylive.co.uk

Subject: RE: Spider John Koerner & Chip Smith -dates
From: greg stephens
Date: 20 Jul 10 - 05:42 AM

Tickets for the Leopard, Burslem gig available from me. 30 gone since yesterday, when we opened the box office. 60 left, act now!!!!! And what an experience, so see the great man again. Anybody remember "Blues, rags and Hollers"? What an impact that made. Stunning stuff.
The Leopard in Burslem, for those who like the history of England's industrial revolution, was the pub where Brindley and Wedgwood met and drew up the idea of the Trent and Mersey canal on the back of an envelope. And there is also a ghost upstairs. And a very good selection of real ales. What's not to like?

Subject: RE: Spider John Koerner & Chip Smith -dates
From: greg stephens
Date: 22 Jul 10 - 01:51 PM

Subject: RE: Spider John Koerner & Chip Smith -dates
From: greg stephens
Date: 18 Aug 10 - 12:14 PM

only 30 tickets left for the Burslem(Stoke-on-Trent) gig mentioned above. Book now for a guaranteed good night out, Spider John Koerner was definitely one of those who made the name we call it by. Nobody played guitar like that boy, a genuine demon

Subject: RE: Spider John Koerner & Chip Smith -dates
From: Leadfingers
Date: 18 Aug 10 - 12:23 PM

I saw S J K when he did a One Off in ondon - Smashing evening , but it looks like I am not going tp be able to see him this time !!

Subject: RE: Spider John Koerner & Chip Smith -dates
From: greg stephens
Date: 18 Aug 10 - 12:50 PM

Come to Stoke!

Subject: RE: Spider John Koerner & Chip Smith -dates
From: greg stephens
Date: 02 Sep 10 - 06:01 AM

The tour has started, Spider John Koerner played at Towersey Festival and it went well I hear. I think Mike Harding was due to give him a plug last night on Radio 2, anybody listen? There is another broadcast tomorrow :
Fri 3rd Sept @ 11.15pm
Spider John Koerner session broadcast on World On 3 with Mary Ann Kennedy, BBC Radio 3

And of course a series of live dates (see earlier in the thread). Tonight is the Roal Oak and Lewes, always a great [place to enjoy music. And next Wed (SEp 8) the Leopard in Burslem will be the in place. With your truly(asnd the Boat Band) in support.

Subject: RE: Spider John Koerner & Chip Smith -dates
From: Mick Tems
Date: 02 Sep 10 - 06:50 AM

Rent Party Rag just about made my day! Thanks, SJK!

Subject: RE: Spider John Koerner & Chip Smith -dates
From: greg stephens
Date: 02 Sep 10 - 06:54 AM

Where did you see him?

Subject: RE: Spider John Koerner & Chip Smith -dates
From: Mick Tems
Date: 02 Sep 10 - 07:12 AM

I didn't see him - this was an old LP that had me grinning from ear to ear. I must been a mere teenager at the time. My record/CD collection is in an appalling state and I have to hunt for hours to find anything at all - so please bear with me!

Subject: RE: Spider John Koerner & Chip Smith -dates
From: greg stephens
Date: 02 Sep 10 - 07:14 AM

Well, do come and see him in Stoke-on-Trent on Wednesday. See if he still hits the spot!

Subject: RE: Spider John Koerner & Chip Smith -dates
From: Vic Smith
Date: 04 Sep 10 - 07:56 AM

Spider John and Chip Smith were truly amazing and gave a memorable wonderful show at the Royal Oak in Lewes on Thursday night. Don't miss a chance to see them even if it means travelling a long way. It's only a short tour - full details in the opening post.

Photos of Thursday on-line at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/album.php?aid=110868&id=554859886&page=7

Subject: RE: Spider John Koerner & Chip Smith -dates
From: greg stephens
Date: 05 Sep 10 - 11:47 AM

Here are the remaining dates on the tour. Young aspiring song-writers should especially go and see him. Bob Dylan and John Lennon were both influenced early by Spider John Koerner....and look how well they did afterwards. You know it makes sense.

Weds 8th Sept
Leopard Hotel, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent
(+ The Boat Band) 01782 871691

Thus 9th Sept
Nightjar Club, Courtyard Studio Theatre, Hereford
www.myspace.com/nightjarmusichereford

Fri 10th Sept
The Met, Bury, Lancs
www.themet.biz

Sat 11th Sept
Derby Live, Assembly Rooms, Derby
www.derbylive.co.uk