Simon Kempston @ Crookes Folk Club (Friday Night Special on Sunday)
Schedule
Sun Sep 22 2024 at 02:30 pm to 06:00 pm
Location
Crookes Folk Club, The Princess Royal, 43 Slinn Street, S10 1NW | Sheffield, EN
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A Crookes Folk Club presentation at The Princess Royal, 43 Slinn Street, Sheffield, S10 1NW.*SUNDAY AFTERNOON*
*SUPPORT*
Carl Jessop
*PLEASE CHECK FOR UPDATES BEFORE SETTING OUT*
Life is full of unexpected ups and downs, illness, weather and other unexpected things can spoil the best made plans. We may sometimes have to change our guest at short notice, or even cancel an evening altogether. To avoid disappointment please re-visit the relevant night's event for updates *BEFORE* setting out.
*SIMON KEMPSTON
Simon is ‘one of Scotland’s very best songwriters’ (The Sunday Herald), a composer and leading fingerstyle guitarist based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
There are very few artists who manage to create a sound on an acoustic guitar which is distinctive, instantly recognisable. Simon’s complex finger-picking style, which draws from the disparate genres of classical, celtic and blues (amongst others) confirms he is certainly one such artist, his subtle style providing the perfect accompaniment for his rich, powerful and compelling tenor vocals.
His outstanding songs showcase thought-provoking, inspiring poetic lyrics which often sidestep the usual themes of love and attraction, in favour of offering crucial, important political and social commentary. Fascinations with architecture, travel and English literature have all informed his impressive lyrical style, words which can stand alone as poetry in their own right apart from the music.
Live performances are well-known for their intensity, Simon’s true passion for music and songs shine through in his critically acclaimed shows. With more than a decade of international touring behind him in 31 European countries, Siberian Russia, Uzbekistan (the first Scottish artist to do so), Canada (7 tours) and New Zealand, he has performed at a countless number of esteemed venues, festivals, and on a plethora of international radio and television stations.
Simon’s latest album (his ninth as a singer-songwriter), saw him reignite his relationship with Ian McCalman as producer and it is his most honest, direct and heartfelt collection of songs yet, the perfect companion piece for these troubled times. ‘You Can’t Win Every Time’, released in September 2022, showcases his sheer talent for songwriting of the highest order.
Never one to follow expectations, only his prolific, creative muse, in early 2023 Simon will release his first album of classical guitar pieces, entitled ‘Moonrise Over Mostar’, following on from four instrumental acoustic guitar albums. Immerse yourself in the soundscape of this incredibly talented performer and allow his beautifully crafted music to transport you on a uniquely Scottish journey.
Web: https://simonkempston.co.uk
Bandcamp: https://simonkempston.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/simonkempstonmusic
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/simonkempstonofficial
Facebook: www.facebook.com/simonkempstonmusic
*CARL JESSOP
Carl has been a Crookes Folk Club regular for a little while, playing his own compositions on a Thursday night as a floor singer.
Influenced by Bob Dylan, as well as bands like The Smiths, The Housemartins and too many others to mention, lyrics are at the forefront of Carl’s material. After being in a band in his late teens, he performing as a solo singer/ songwriter in his native Hull and adopted Sheffield until his mid 20’s. After a long hiatus Carl was moved to write a selection of songs which reflected his views on the current social and political situation in Britain and the wider world, which led him to the stage of the Crookes Folk Club.
Bandcamp: https://carljessop.bandcamp.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@carljessop9756
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-801813279
Facebook: www.facebook.com/carl.jessop.7
Doors open 14:15, *PLEASE WAIT DOWNSTAIRS UNTIL CALLED*
This is an "In Concert" event and there will be no floor singers
Ticketed entry: price TBA, from [email protected]
Part of Crookes Folk Club's Summer 2024 Season: https://www.facebook.com/events/329750953427487
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Where is it happening?
Crookes Folk Club, The Princess Royal, 43 Slinn Street, S10 1NW, 53 Bates Street, Sheffield, S10 1NP, United Kingdom,SheffieldEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
