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FRIDAY 24th APRIL – ASHA

The regular monthly ceilidh season continues its eighth year in the Ballroom at Hitchin Town Hall on Friday 24th APRIL 2009 with Milton Keynes based ceilidh band ASHA.

Asha is the result of a collaboration to put together a compelling concert and ceilidh band with an eclectic feel. Pete Lockwood's signature synthesiser, sax and drums are layered with Jackie Allen's electric fiddle, Peter Lubbock's electric, bass and classical guitar work and Lynn Swain's flutes and whistles to deliver funky rhythms, soaring melodies and lush harmonies. With a big sound and an equally big heart, Asha deliver an exciting fusion of traditional, jazz, blues, soul and Latin influences. Last time they visited Hitchin they gave an enthralling evening of driving, lively dance music, held together with consummate ease by the caller, Asha's exuberant and delightful fiddle player, Jackie Allen, who will once again be fronting the band.

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Our interval entertainment this month is St. Neots Sweeps and Milkmaids. The group was formed in 1978 and performs unique dances all made up in traditional style as a local tradition revived. Their dances are regularly performed by the group in May in the St. Neots area, or at festivals and special occasions throughout the year.

Unicorn Ceilidhs take place on the last Friday of the month at Hitchin Town Hall, Brand Street, Hitchin, Herts SG5 1HX. Doors open at 7.30 for an 8.00 p.m. start, with an 11.30 p.m. finish.

Entry is only £8.00 for adults, £4 for children under 14, £5 for Students, unwaged and Senior Citizens, and £20 for a Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 3 Children under 14).

Also, the first 6 Students through the doors before 8.00pm will get in FREE! (SU card required).

Tickets are available at the door. There's also a real ale bar, with a selection of beers from the Potton Brewery, plus wines and soft drinks.   

For more information, visit http://www.unicornceilidhs.org.uk