They became popular by reviving some of the greatest folk music and singing new songs in the same vein. Although sounding like traditional English folk songs, some of their material was in fact composed by Hughie Jones. Cliff Hall also introduced traditional Jamaican songs to their repertoire. One of their albums was called Not Quite Folk. They produced over forty albums, and made numerous concerts and TV appearances. In 1970, they were given their own television show on BBC One that ran for seven years. They also had their own show on BBC Radio 2. They retired in 1988, after thirty years together, although they led the community singing at the 1989 FA Cup Final and played some Christmas shows in the early 1990s. Cliff Hall retired to Australia, where he died in 2008.
Also appearing Sunday are Chris Helme, for- merly with The Seahorses and The Yards with a chilled-out acoustic show & Sheelanagig with their funked up gypsy folk with a reggae vibe. Ex Bay City Roller Eric Faulkner and T-Rexta- sy, who with their uncanny doppelganger lead singer and lead guitarist, Danielz, will perform a powerful and mesmerising presentation of Marc Bolan‘s rock and pop anthems. Dancing through the weekend will include The Shimmy Armageddon Belly Dancers, The Black Pig Border Morris Dancers, Zazutribal
Dan-
cers, The Biker Urban Morris Dancers and The Balimino Dancers Sunday
This year also sees a second festival incorpo- rated within the weekend, the Acoustic Guitar Festival, featuring 20 top guitarists including Clive Carroll, The Ian Parker Trio, Johnny Di- ckinson, AZIZ, Kent Duchaine, Rodney Bra- nigan, Rick Payne, Guy Mail, Roz Bruce, Steve Picken, Jack Blackman, Nigel Beck, Sion Russel Jones & Sicknote Steve. Dozens of workshops are added by way of a new stage and marquee, Tipi and Yurts.
Returning to the Acoustic Festival are last ye- ars most talked about bands, Ghost Trains and The Re-entrants and after last years walkabout sessions The Peace Artists are all back by pu- blic demand. Celtic rockers 7 Little Sisters from Nottingham and Shamus O‘Blivion were the first midlands acts secured.
Other artists appearing include Swans in Flight, The Troubadors, Elbow Jane, Radio Mary, Roosevelt Bandwagon, Dog Days of Summer, Chris Ricketts & Mark Willshire, 3 Pairs of
Shoes, Rusty Shackle, Ragin Jupiter, Zydeco Hot Rods, Steve Turner, Gemma Johnson, David
Warren, Joel Owen and The Antoine Band & Ferral Mouth A great family friendly festival, with Craft Stalls & Displays, Juggling Schools, Drumming, Didge- ridoo & Guitar Workshops, Healing & Yoga Classes, Tibetan Singing Bowls & Vocalisation, Pixies, Fairies, Dragons, Story Telling, Comedy.
4 stages of entertainment and dozens of crafts and food tents together with a huge real ale tent over 200ft long, with a stage powered by bicycles, so if you want a bit of exercise at the festival, hop on board and help power the stage.
One major attraction to this event over the past 4 years has been the thought behind on site facilities, the provision of flushing loos, wash hand basins and hot showers. A most refreshing change to what is usually associa- ted with festivals!. Such thoughts have encouraged generations who once frequented festivals and carnivals in their earlier years back as attendees. You‘re never too old !!
Camping is available on site, with Posh Loos and Showers, along with a Caravan/Cam- per Van site
Uttoxeter Racecourse is ideally loca- ted in Central England, set in the beautiful Staffordshire countryside and boasts stunning views and easy access on the A50 trunk road lin- king the M1 and M6. Uttoxeter Railway Station is conveniently si- tuated and is just a 1 minute walk away.
Tickets are available now on
www.acousticfestival.co.uk or direct from the festival office on
0333 9000 919
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