Concert in aid of Maxability: Sam Kelly and Jamie Francis
Saturday 21 September 7.30pm
19 Greenacre Walk N14 7DB
Multi-award-winning folk musicians Sam Kelly and Jamie Francis first met at university in Brighton in 2010 and started performing around Brighton as a duo, playing folk and blues songs. They have since become two of the most respected and innovative musicians on the British folk scene, and they are the main songwriting partnership behind the hit folk band Sam Kelly and the Lost Boys.
They are both successful musicians in their own right — Sam plays guitar in Kate Rusby's band and works as a record producer and Jamie is known as one of the UK's foremost banjo players, having published a book and multiple online lessons for the legendary US company Deering Banjos.
Expect to hear traditional folk music from the British Isles and USA, with barnstorming instrumental performances of Irish jigs and reels, tender folk ballads, as well as original material from both artists as they work on a brand-new duo album due for release later this year. An evening of most pleasurable musical entertainment is guaranteed!
You can find out more about Sam and Jamie by visiting their websites:
Sam and Jamie have performed for Maxability a couple of times before, and they kindly recorded a special video concert for us in 2021. This sample will remind you of their virtuoso online performance.
We are very pleased to welcome them back in real life in 2024!
Their work has attracted numerous rave reviews. Here are just a few edited highlights:
About Sam Kelly:
'What a beautiful singer. He has that really rare male voice, that soft-edged tone, you know those beautiful tenor voices of the 30's and 40's... it really draws you in.' Kate Rusby, fRoots magazine (on the 'next big thing').
'Sam has such a beautiful voice and sings with so much soul. I've seen him perform live a few times and he's amazing.'
Cara Dillon
'I think this guy is absolutely brilliant.... His voice is beyond sublime.' Mike Harding
'Amazing, thrilling music.'
Mark Radcliffe, Radio 2 Folk Show
'A captivating performer, Sam Kelly has one of the best young male voices in British acoustic roots music. Seriously... Check him out!'
Sean Lakeman
About Jamie Francis:
'Fantastic banjo player'
Mike Harding, the Mike Harding Folk Show
'Stealing the banjo from the clutches of Mumford and Sons' Huey Morgan, Fun Lovin' Criminals
BBC Radio 2
'Exemplary Banjo'
Folkradio.co.uk
'Superb banjo picking'
Folkall.blogspot.co.uk
Don't take our word for it — have a look for yourselves!
PLEASE NOTE:
1. Parking
There is no parking in Greenacre Walk - but there is ample free parking at weekends in Cannon Hill, Arnos Grove, The Green and The Mall - all within a couple of minutes’ walk from the venue, 19 Greenacre Walk, N14 7DB.
2. Booking Procedure:
As we shall be providing a buffet supper, wine and drinks the cost of places will revert to £35 per person.
Please send Emile an email () stating the number of places you require, and the names of your guests.
Please make a bank transfer of £35 per person to Maxability (HSBC, Sort-code 40-45-27, Acc.22123606) – OR send a cheque payable to “Maxability”, addressed to Emile Woolf at 19 Greenacre Walk, London N14 7DB, the concert venue.
Your cheque will be banked only AFTER the concert.
PGC cannot guarantee that all What's On information is 100% accurate. If in doubt, contact the organisers or visit their website using the More Details button.
