In the Dock 2010

Kate writes;

Two great artists for 2010 at the Thirsk Courthouse

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Martin Stephenson - Feb 26th 2010
Leader/songwriter with the Daintees, Martin's musical education came from the cascading waterfall of Ray Manzerac's piano in the Doors, Jim Morrison & Patti Smith's stream of conciousness, John Cooper Clarke's machine gun poetry and the 'against the business angelhood' of Jonathan Richman.

Martin evolved into an unusual songwriter in the early 80's, writing idiosyncratic flavours way beyond his years. Making his name more as a strong performer and anti industry bard, relating more to outsiders and hobbyists than fame hungry networking lemmings.

King Croesote - April 16th 2010
Fife's finest, King Creosote, aka Kenny Anderson, is a man of many hats. Previously lead singer with the Skuobhie Dubh Orchestra, and head honcho of the Fence collective, he has created a unique and very Scottish alt folk scene helping the likes of James Yorkston and KT Tunstall along the way. His album 'Bombshell' was released to critical and commercial success and helped earn him an appearance on 'Later with Jools Holland'. His distinct, heartfelt songs manage to achieve the sense of being new whilst still feeling achingly familiar, leading one critic to call his lyrics. His new album "Flick The Vs" was released in April this year on the Domino label.

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Carrie Elkin and Danny Schmidt

This video doesn't fully do justice to Carrie Elkin's voice, which in the acoustics of the Old Courthouse was stunning. Although both Danny and Carrie were amplified she could pretty well blow the room away unaided with her soaring vocals. The pair where a great complement to each other, alternating songs throughout the evening and although Elkin's vocals took centre stage, Danny Schmidt's stronger playing gave us a great night out.

There's a couple of really great nights coming up in the New Year with King Creosote and Martin Stephenson. Can't wait. www.inthedock.net

Danny Schmidt & Carrie Elkin

Here's a little taster of Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkin who'll be playing In the Dock at the Old Courthouse in Thirsk on Friday night. If you fancy coming along, click on the poster in the sidebar and get yourself some tickets!

Rachel Harrington: Summer's Gone

Here's some video of Rachel Harrington who's playing In the Dock at the Old Courthouse, Thirsk on 22nd May. The Song is Summer's Gone from her debut album The Bootlegger's Daughter.

Emily Barker and the Red Clay Halo - Disappear

In the Dock, 20th March, The Old Courthouse Thirsk.

Girls vs Boys - 20th March The Old Courthouse, Thirsk

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A humdinger of an evening in prospect with boys versus girls. Opening with Serious Sam Barrett, David Broad and Michael Rossiter. Each an amazing performer in their own right they come together in a guitar, banjo and washboard picking frenzy with inspiring vocal confidence and a real joy in their old time Americana influences.

This year saw Australian Emily Barker and her all girl band perform at Glastonbury, Cambridge Folk Festival and also support Jose Gonzalez. Emily and co bring the intimate sounds of guitar, violin, cello, accordion and flute to a captivating night of alternative country at The Courthouse. If you happened to have caught BBC1’s drama ‘Wallander’ starring Kenneth Branagh you will have heard Emily Barker. Her track ‘Nostalgia’ was used as the title music for the series.

Fans of Lucinda Williams, Martha Wainwright and Gillian Welsh should not miss this unique billing.

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