Footstompin' bluegrass, soulful americana/folk and outstanding musicianship. Don't miss the inaugural SpringGrass Bluegrass Festival at The Vault Arts Centre this May!
Friday May 13th – Sunday May 15th 2022
– Doors open at 7:00pm
The Vault Arts Centre
Jaywalkers
For the past few years, Jaywalkers have been on tour with their album 'Time to Save the World', released at the end of 2018. Their 4th studio album, recorded by the extremely talented Josh Clark as producer, it is Jaywalkers' finest body of work to date. Featuring 10 original songs (and a Johnny Cash cover for good measure) their music plays on the strengths of each member all encompassed by Mike’s musically crafted and lyrically perceptive song writing.
From tales of (almost) getting stuck up a mountain in Colorado (Rescue Me), to the ups and downs of life on the road (How Many Whiskeys?) and the feeling that a songwriter is always delicately balanced on the tightrope between creativity and despair (This Is The One), this provides a real snapshot of where Jaywalkers are at on their musical journey.
As well as the personal stories on the album, the not-so-subtle title of the CD, "Time To Save The World" is derived from track 3, "This Time" which is a discussion of just a few of the ways we are damaging the natural environment around us (climate change, modern warfare, wildlife poaching), but focuses more positively on the prospect that there might still an opportunity to turn things around if we make the right choices, this time.
Jaywalkers are a real melting pot of their collective inspirations and the influences of their musical upbringings. This is evident in their live sets which come to life in their use of Country heartbreak and Bluegrass dynamism applied to issues of the modern day and life as a touring band…mostly stuck on the M6.
"Stunning three-part harmonies, soaring fiddles and fearless mandolins … a powerhouse of Americana who can cook up a storm without the need to plug themselves into any cumbersome amplification."
Country Music Magazine
"Jaywalkers’ musicianship is truly tasty: both deft and impeccable but never soulless, while the players’ togetherness and interplay is mesmerising and attention-grabbing."
Folk Radio UK
"An effortless blend British and American folk traditions to create something arguably greater than either of these genres."
Acoustic magazine
"Jaywalkers are the real deal... three incredible musicians creating a bluegrass party on stage. There must have been some dark trades with the devil to give Mike Giverin such mastery of the mandolin and Jay Bradberry such skill with fiddle and voice."
FolkOnMonday
Official Website: www.jaywalkers.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JaywalkersBand/
Twitter: twitter.com/Jaywalkers_Band
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaywalkers_band/
Cup O' Joe
Cup O’Joe is a close family trio who have been playing together from their early teens. They were raised in the traditions of bluegrass and folk and it is these traditions that their music is rooted in. They blend the intricate tones of bluegrass, folk and jazz to tones to create their own progressive acoustic sound. Their mix of original and re-imagined traditional songs sets the ingredients for an energetic and enthusiastic performance, and this is giving them a growing presence on the surrounding acoustic music scene in Ireland, the UK and Mainland Europe. Strong sibling harmonies can be heard throughout their music, harmonies that blend together like only sibling harmonies can.
The former Radio 2 Young Folk Award Finalists have toured extensively through Ireland, England and Central Europe over the years. In 2017 they were selected to take part in the Bluegrass Ramble at the International Bluegrass Associations weeklong conference and festival in Raleigh, North Carolina, being along some of the first International bands to do so.
Having appeared on many media platforms with their most recent, in providing insight of locally written Scots-Irish music on several BBC documentaries and musical exhibitions.
Their latest album, In The Parting, was released in 2020, and contains nine original songs and one traditional, whilst embodying a fresh original sound. For several tracks they are joined on mandolin by David Benedict (Mile Twelve), and on fiddle by Niall Murphy (Breaking Trad, Cara Dillon, Nathan Carter) as well as many more special guests.
"They make a truly gorgeous sound and play with such intuition as only a family can do.”
Cara Dillon
“Imagine what these young artists will accomplish before they’re done”
Bluegrass Today
Official Website: cupojoemusic.com
Facebook: facebook.com/cupojoemusic
Twitter: twitter.com/cupojoemusic
Instagram: instagram.com/cupojoemusic
Starts:
Friday, May 13th 2022
Doors open: 7:00pm
Ends:
Sunday, May 15th 2022
Timezone: Europe/London
Bookings close: May 13th 2022
This event is organized by The Vault Arts Centre.
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Telephone 01671 404924 / 07970 359557
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The Vault Arts Centre is located in the former bank building at 40 Victoria Street, Newton Stewart, between Boots Chemists (to the right) and Avocet (to the left).
A regular bus service (X75/500) runs through Newton Stewart, with stops on Victoria Street just a short walking distance from the venue.
Parking is available on Victoria Street, however we recommend parking at Riverside Car Park, on Riverside Road, in order to reduce congestion. Riverside Car Park is within a short walking distance of the venue.
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