Mick Ryan & Pete Harris, Guildford 28/3

Subject: Mick Ryan & Pete Harris, Guildford 28/3
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Mar 08 - 09:44 PM

The guests at the Music Institute Club in Guildford this Friday, 28/3/08 will be Mick Ryan and Pete Harris.

The combination of Mick's singing and Pete's skills on all manner of
fretboard instrument have made this duo one of the most popular on
the folk club and festival circuit.

Described in Folk Roots as "definitely the most underrated singer
in the country" Mick's reputation as an interpreter of traditional song is matched only by his undoubted prowess as a composer. His songwriting skills have been apparent and he has since co-authored a number of musical dramas for the Barbican and BBC Radio 4 plus several "folk operas" including A Tolpuddle Man, A Day's Work and The Voyage.

A fine singer in his own right Pete Harris provides instrumental accompaniment on guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, banjo,mandola, bass guitar and whistle. In addition to his work with Mick, Pete has also been a member of a number of popular folk bands including The New St. George and The Bursledon Village Band. Outside the folk scene Pete has been singer and lead guitarist with a number of Blues and R&B bands, most notably The Bob Pearce Blues Band with whom he has toured all over the U.K.

As might be expected, given their backgrounds, Mick Ryan and
Pete Harris combine traditional, original and blues material
with solo, unison and harmony singing that is by turns
powerful, sensitive and arresting.

Tickets can be booked online via the Electric Voices website which can be found here
or can be purchased on the door on the night. Music commences at 8 pm prompt.

Subject: RE: Mick Ryan & Pete Harris, Guildford 28/3
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Mar 08 - 08:00 AM

well worth seeing- one of the finest combinations of voices / accompanyment I've heard, and rich powerful songs too...

Subject: RE: Mick Ryan & Pete Harris, Guildford 28/3
From: GUEST,Surreysinger - temporarily without cookie
Date: 25 Mar 08 - 08:34 AM

That first guest was me BTW ... what guest 2 forgot to mention was the in between songs badinage ... just wondering if we're going to get "silly signs we have known and loved" again ....

Subject: RE: Mick Ryan & Pete Harris, Guildford 28/3
From: GUEST,eoin o'buadhaigh
Date: 25 Mar 08 - 11:03 AM

I met Mick almost 25years ago while singing at a festival in England, I think he is one of the best singers ever to come out of England and when Pete and Mick joined up together, WOW! Don't miss this date if possible.
eoin

Subject: RE: Mick Ryan & Pete Harris, Guildford 28/3
From: Surreysinger
Date: 27 Mar 08 - 07:49 PM

Refresh - its on tomorrow night (Friday). Tickets will be available on the door .... and "like eoin said"....

Subject: RE: Mick Ryan & Pete Harris, Guildford 28/3
From: My guru always said
Date: 28 Mar 08 - 10:36 AM

Would love to get to this one, but don't think I'll make it. Have a fab evening, I know you will!

Subject: RE: Mick Ryan & Pete Harris, Guildford 28/3
From: Surreysinger
Date: 28 Mar 08 - 02:11 PM

Shame Hilary - we'd have loved to see you!

Subject: RE: Mick Ryan & Pete Harris, Guildford 28/3
From: Surreysinger
Date: 28 Mar 08 - 07:32 PM

Just got back from this - a very good evening indeed ... and yes, of course we got the silly signs ... [grins]