About Acoustic Club: Bishop Stortford
Join us fortnightly on Wednesday night's at The Half Moon Bishop Stortford for an evening of local acoustic talent.
Acoustic Club: Bishop Stortford Description
Since Keef Jackman and Drew Bonnington founded Bishops Stortford Acoustic Club in 2002, there has been an enormous change in live music, not only in Bishops Stortford and the surrounding area but generally over the whole country.
Places that would never have thought of having an acoustic evening are springing up all around.
There has never been a better opportunity for anyone to find live music on most nights of the week. The only real constant in all of these welcome changes is the Bishops Stortford Acoustic Club.
These changes are great for listeners to and players of music. It matters not if the music is an original song, a modern cover, a classic, a blues or country or whatever. Live music is why the players practice and perform in the hope that the listeners like it.
Bishops Stortford Acoustic Club is in The Long Room at The Half Moon pub in North Street. It has few rivals, with it’s combination of accessible location, easy parking, stage /PA set up and ambience. Acoustic Club is there every other week on a Thursday.
We have a tradition of promoting every genre of Acoustic Music with new and established players, seasoned veterans and youngsters making their first appearances. All are welcome and listened to and this will not change. We also like to Showcase the very best.
In the past many players have appeared at our club and gone on to greater things…. . Sam Smith, Matt Cardle, George Ezra, Charlie XCX, Eric Roache, Jon Gomm to name but a few! !
So, what is the format?
Acoustic Club is held in the Long Room at the Half Moon pub every other Thursday night.
We generally have 8 x 10 minute slots with a 30 minute Showcase at the end. Occasionally we have a night with 6 acts performing 4 songs each, (no Showcase). Doors open at 8. 30pm, music starts at 9pm and the Showcase begins at 10. 30pm.
It is £5 admission for listeners and £2 for players.
If you wish to see what is on each week, please get on the Distribution List by sending your email address to >>> acousticclubstortford@gmail.com
If you wish to book a 10 minute two song slot to play and /or sing, please contact Acoustic Club at >>> acousticclubstortford@gmail.com
Please support Bishops Stortford Acoustic Club. We look forward to seeing you and welcoming you.
Reviews
Thank you very much to all who came down to listen at Acoustic Club last night. I believe you were rewarded with a brilliant headline set from TENNESSEE TWIN....thank you so much Victoria and Geoff for entertaining us so royally!! We had a fine range of music from our talented young players. Big thanks to all who performed >>> Amelie Campbell, Hanako Ward, Dom Tatchell (and the young man with the great voice with him), Robyn Hearn, Alex Wilkinson and Eleanor Hewins.....al...so thanks to the young at heart Bill Tarran who performed a couple of songs to finish off the Floorspot section, (also for MC'ing). Final thanks to Rob for his sound engineering.
Our next Acoustic Club night is on WEDNESDAY 12TH JUNE, when we have a "6 Act x 4 Song" night with a full line-up as follows >>>
Marcus Lamprell Drew Jam Tom Ryder I Claudia Dusky Sunday (Fern Teather and Sam Thurlow.) Pass the Buch
Bye for now. Geoff
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Acoustic Club is back this WEDNESDAY 29TH MAY with a tremendous live duo headlining >> TENNESSEE TWIN
Tennessee Twin are a skillful acoustic duo playing modern country music from their base in Cambridge. Their own, original songs have caught the imagination of country audiences, blending memorable melodies, gritty yet thoughtful lyrics and delicious harmonies.
Their songwriting has earned international acclaim. Their original song 'Wings of Red, White and Blue' won the Nash...ville Music City song writing competition in March 2018 taking them to record in Nashville, Tennessee. The resulting single is now available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music and Google Play. They have both an EP scheduled for release June 2019 and a full album later in the year.
Our Floorspot acts are >>>
Robyn Hearn Alex Wilkinson Amelie Campbell Dom Tatchell Jay Williams Eleanor Hewins Hanako Ward
We are at The Horn at The Half Moon, 31 North Street, Bishops Stortford, CM23 2LD Doors Open at 8.30pm...Music Starts 9pm £5 on the door. (£2 for U18's as a Half Term treat)
PLEASE SUPPORT WHAT PROMISES TO BE A SUPERB NIGHT'S MUSIC. Thanks Geoff
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No Acoustic Club this week. Please put WEDNESDAY 29TH MAY in your diaries. We have TENNESSEE TWIN headlining that night. They are a duo from Cambridge who perform country music with a modern twist.....perfect harmonies make for a sensational show...DO NOT MISS IT. More details to follow early next week, Thanks Geoff
What a stunning headline set from LIEMBA. Thank so much to the 3 of them for travelling all the way from Brighton to provide us with all those superb harmonies and guitar skills. It was such a pity that we had a relatively small audience. Thank you to those who did come along and for your enthusiastic response. Thank you to our Floorspots, namely >> Bill Tarran, (also MC), Bob Wilkinson, Paul Booth, Robin Dudley, Chris Rivett, Love Hobbs. Final thanks to Rob for his sound e...ngineering. Our next evening is on WEDNESDAY 29TH MAY, when we have TENNESSEE TWIN headlining...They are a Cambridge country duo....more superb harmonies!! More details to follow in due course. Have a lovely weekend. Thanks Geoff
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Please do NOT miss our headline act this WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY.......LIEMBA are a superb trio from Brighton. They are an Indie/Folk/Rock act who combine great voice and guitar sounds in their live set. They wowed us last year and are back to entertain us royally again...Do not miss out on this excellent live band.
Our Floorspot acts booked so far are >>>
Bill Tarran... Bob Wilkinson Paul Booth Robin Dudley Chris Rivett Love Hobbs
We are at The Horn at The Half Moon, 31 North Street, Bishops Stortford, CM23 2LD Doors Open at 8.30pm...Music Starts 9pm £5 on the door.
PLEASE SUPPORT WHAT PROMISES TO BE A SUPERB NIGHT'S MUSIC. Thanks Geoff
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No Acoustic Club tonight, BUT we are back on WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY with LIEMBA headlining. LIEMBA are an Indie-Folk three-piece, who combine acoustic songwriting roots with a modern tilt. They blew us away last time they headlined at the club. More details to follow early next week. Thanks Geoff
I just loved our 6 acts last night. Every one a winner. Massive thanks to >>> Bill Tarran (also for MC'ing), Colin M Frid, Peter Crossley, Luke James Williams, Crayon Angels, Charlie Turner. Thanks to all who came down to the pub to listen, (despite Barca v Liverpool on telly). Thanks to Rob for his superb sound engineering.
Our next Acoustic Club night is on WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY, when we have a superb live band in LIEMBA headlining.....An Indie-Folk outfit who combine acous...tic songwriting roots with a modern tilt.
Hope to see many of you at "BISH BASH" this weekend. Do come and say hello to Bill, Elliot and I at the Bandstand. We have a full playlist of great performers.
Thanks Geoff
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We have a stellar line-up for our "6 Act x 4 Song" night at Acoustic Club this WEDNESDAY 1ST MAY, namely >>>
Luke James Williams - www.lukejameswilliams.co.uk Dave Stannard - https://myspace.com/davestannard Colin M Frid ... Peter Crossley - http://petercrossley.co.uk Charlie Turner - www.charlieturnermusic.com Crayon Angels - https://crayonangels.co.uk
We are at The Horn at The Half Moon, 31 North Street, Bishops Stortford, CM23 2LD Doors Open at 8.30pm...Music Starts 9pm £5 on the door.
PLEASE SUPPORT WHAT PROMISES TO BE A SUPERB NIGHT'S MUSIC. Thanks Geoff PS. Don't forget to buy your "Bish Bash" tickets....I'll have them with me on Wednesday night.....they are quite a bit more expensive on the gate at the weekend!!
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A reminder that there is no Acoustic Club tonight. We are back on WEDNESDAY 1ST MAY with a "6 Act x 4 Song" night featuring >>> Luke James Williams - Dave Stannard - Colin M Frid - Peter Crossley - Charlie Turner - Crayon Angels. GET IT IN YOUR DIARIES!! Thanks... Geoff
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Just a brief note to confirm that I have rescheduled ELLIOT PORTER & BAND to headline at Acoustic Club on WEDNESDAY 21ST AUGUST. Please put that date in your diaries. Thanks Geoff
Thank you to all who came down to Acoustic Club last night. Great disappointment that Elliot had to cancel due to illness....get well soon my friend!!...We will reschedule him + Band. Massive thanks to Tom Dulieu and Mike Johnson, who both stepped up to the plate with excellent extended sets. Thanks to our Floorspot artists, namely >>> Bill Tarran, Alisha Maxin, Hannah Smith, Eleanor Beale, Donna Barker & Jonny Stemp. Thanks to Tony for sound engineering, (Rob was on the ...beer celebrating his Birthday). Final thanks to Bill for MC'ing.
We are back on WEDNESDAY 1ST MAY with a "6 Act x 4 Song" night featuring >>> Luke James Williams - Dave Stannard - Colin M Frid - Peter Crossley - Charlie Turner - Crayon Angels. Sounds a cracking line-up to me....GET IT IN YOUR DIARIES!!
Have a superb Easter. Thanks Geoff
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Acoustic Club is back this WEDNESDAY 17TH APRIL with ELLIOT PORTER AND BAND headlining. Elliot Porter is a locally based singer songwriter who has just released a new album.
Inspired by songwriters including Damien Rice, Glen Hansard and Neil Young, Elliot Porter self-produces, blending emotive and powerful chord arrangements with catchy tunes and strong vocals.
... The new album >> "Keep Going", contains songs which are more earthy and reflective than previous work and has already had many positive press reviews.................http://www.elliot porter.co.uk
Our Floorspot acts are >>>
Bill Tarran Alisha Maxin Hannah Smith Eleanor Beale Donna Barker & Jonny Stemp Mike Johnson Marcus Lamprell
We are at The Horn at The Half Moon, 31 North Street, Bishops Stortford, CM23 2LD Doors Open at 8.30pm...Music Starts 9pm....Elliot & Band will be on stage at approx. 10.30pm. £5 on the door.
PLEASE SUPPORT WHAT PROMISES TO BE A SUPERB NIGHT'S MUSIC. Thanks Geoff PS. Don't forget to buy your "Bish Bash" tickets....I'll have them with me on Wednesday night!!
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There is no Acoustic Club tomorrow night. We are back on WEDNESDAY 17TH APRIL with ELLIOT PORTER + BAND headlining. Elliot, a local singer/songwriter and great favourite at the club, will be playing songs from his brand new album.........We have a full playlist....more details to follow early next week. Thanks Geoff