A welcome first visit from UK Blues legend Paul and duo partner Chad. Paul has won countless awards, sold record-breaking numbers of albums, and performed the world over with longstanding musical compatriots The King Snakes. Inducted into the British Blues Awards Hall of Fame (alongside the likes of John Mayall and Alexis Korner), Paul is renowned globally for his infectious brand of music.
Recognised as one of the best blues singers in Europe, Chad brings to his vocals and guitar playing a captivating mix of blues, soul, rockabilly and more.
We round off 2012 with "the most remarkable bluesman of his generation" (Blues in Britain). This charismatic multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and one man band is one of our most entertaining acts.
Eddie has the rare knack of writing blues songs that speak of now while paying dues to yesterday. His performance energy is infectious, as his national steel guitar, rack mounted harmonic and suitcase (acting as bass drum) pound out driving rhythms to complement his soulful vocals.
Eddie is celebrating a phenomenal year, winning Act of the Year in the SW Blues Awards and...
Songwriter Huw and multi-instrumentalist Maartin first met on a Fairport Convention tour bus in 1995. Huw went on to conquer the British folk scene with singing partner Tony Williams until calling it a day in 2002, since when he's been a regular BBC Radio 4 contributor.
Over a 30 year career, Maart has toured and recorded with everyone from Fairport, Jethro Tull, The Mission, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Mike Harding, Robert Plant, Midge Ure and many more.
As a new duo, Huw and Maart deliver an evening of warmth and humour, beautiful songs, foot-tapping tunes, and anecdotes and...
A return visit from one of Britain's finest singer/songwriters.
Whether playing solo, or with musical partners (including Phil Beer and Hank Wangford), Reg is a performer of pure class. His beautiful songs, witty observations, soulful tenor voice and gifted guitar and dulcimer playing mark him out as a true English troubadour. Joined by young, upcoming musician Jess Vincent, whose unique voice is matched by an extraordinary songwriting talent.
Tickets: £12.50 (price covers the music only) To book, please call 01395 568521 or visit our Mill Shop in the Mill building....
This Grammy nominated musician has had her multi-platinum selling songs recorded by everyone from Willie Nelson, to Wynonna Judd, Trisha Yearwood, Peter Frampton, Emmylou Harris and Mark Knopfler, among others. Her brand of lyrical Americana is utterly beautiful. "When I hear Kimmie sing, it makes me know what the phrase ‘pulling on your heart strings' means" (Waylon Jennings). Playing with her son Gabe Rhodes.
Tickets: £12.50 (price covers the music only) To book, please call 01395 568521 or visit our Mill Shop in the Mill...
A welcome return visit from one of America's leading acoustic performers. Toby is a fingerstyle guitar virtuoso and a true entertainer, who delivers his sensational blend of blues, rag and folk with passion, humour and soul.
He's sung and played with blues greats from Richie Havens to Taj Mahal and Bo Diddley, and is described by John Hammond as "A real killer with fantastic technique. He just knocks me out".
Tickets: £12.75 (price covers the music only)
To book, please call 01395 568521 or visit our Mill Shop in the Mill building.
A first Mill visit for one of the UK's finest exponents of the classical guitar. His performances combine technical mastery with creative originality, as he draws the most exquisite sounds from his instrument. Raymond performs worldwide as a soloist, with orchestras, and in ensembles with such players as John Mills, Gilbert Biberian, Gregg Nestor, John Feeley, John Etheridge and Gordon Giltrap. Raymond will perform a mixed repertoire covering baroque to South American, Spanish and Contemporary.
Tickets: £11.50 (price covers the music only) To book, please call 01395 568521 or visit...
