Jack Lawrence and Richard Plank
Wednesday 8th September - the "acoustic powerhouse" from Charlotte, North Carolina, Jack Lawrence, musical partner of the legendary Doc Watson, is being joined by English finger-picking guitarist Richard Plank on a short tour of England in September. Join us for a night of the best in American folk music & Americana. With special guest Guy Rogers.
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About Jack Lawrence
Jack Lawrence is heralded as one of the finest acoustic guitarists in the USA. Referred to as an "acoustic powerhouse," his musicianship on the flat top guitar has mesmerized audiences for decades.
Jack's style is eclectic, encompassing Americana, blues, bluegrass and "sophisticated folk." Jack is highly regarded in his most prominent role as partner to the legendary Doc Watson. The two musicians have traveled the country as a duo for the last two decades, delighting audiences from coast to coast. Jack also performs as a solo guitarist/vocalist in venues nationally and internationally.
About Richard Plank
Originally from London, first got into the acoustic guitar & the American tradition, during the Folk Blues Revival of the 1960s while at Art College. Known for his fingerstyle playing & singing, Richard has worked both solo & with a number of the UK’s leading American Folk musicians, including, most recently, fiddler Kate Lissauer and mandolin player Alan Ward.
In the last few years he has spent more time travelling & playing in the southern states of the USA, while picking up tips on how to do it right from guitar masters Doc Watson, Jack Lawrence & Steve Kaufman. In September 2009 he was the inaugural Listeners’ Club Award winner at UKCountryRadio.com for “Bully Of The Town” a track from his latest CD “Going To The West”.
Booking and venue details
The entrance fee for the evening will be £9 for members and £10 for non-members. The event starts at 8 pm, with doors opening at 7.30 p.m.
The Hinckley ACT
Based in the Sketchley Meadows Business Park, Hinckley ACT is a high quality music venue that offers an informal and intimate atmosphere for concerts and for the monthly club nights, where musicians can come along and ‘take the stage.’ Established by company chairman, Keith London, on the premises of his firm Advanced Carbide Tooling (A.C.T.), the venue provides full stage and seating facilities, plus top quality sound and lighting equipment.
There is a licensed bar and ample free car parking.
Telephone 01455 631 609 and ask for Keith or Pam London. Or email us at info@hinckleyact.co.uk
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