Phil Beer

Another date for the diary - Phil will be appearing at Kirkby Fleetham Folk Club on 14th January 2011 - these guys have taken on the gig at really short notice, so do support them and help make it a great night.  Supporting Phil will be Brother Crow. 

Call Paul on 01609 748259 for tickets - thanks!

Hi - just to let you all know that Phil has just three gigs left for this year, so if you feel like braving the cold and having a great evening out, book your tickets now! 

• Ebbesbourne Wake tomorrow night - 10th December, with the fantastic Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin

Call Paul on 01722 780717 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

• The Old Ship Aground, Minehead - 11th December

Tickets from www.acornfolkclub.co.uk or call Eileen on 07811 744158

 

• Dartford Folk Club - 14th December, with Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin

  Tickets on the door

If you can't make these dates, keep an eye on the dates page for a gig near you in 2011. Thanks!  

 

 

 

Just to let anyone in the Ebbesbourne Wake area that Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin are confirmed as support for Phil Beer on the 10th December gig at Ebbesbourne Wake Village Hall.  They recently supported Show of Hands on some of the dates of their Cathedrals and Spires tour.

If you haven't heard them before, see these websites - they are definitely worth going to see!

 www.myspace.com/philandhannah 

www.philliphenry.co.uk 

For tickets to the Ebbesbourne Wake gig, call 01722 780717 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Phil Beer, best known for his multi-instrumental wizardry as one half of England’s top acoustic / roots duo Show of Hands, is also touring with his own band once again in February 2011

Delivering a unique blend of ‘folk and roll’ drawn from Phil’s love of traditional tunes and American country rock, the Phil Beer Band comprises six musicians each with musical careers in their own right, including expressive and critically acclaimed double bassist and singer Miranda Sykes and melodeonist and tunesmith Gareth Turner, known for his energy-fuelled performances with Little Johnny England. Nick Quarmby (Colvin Quarmby) on bass, Steve Crickett on drums and Olivia Dunn (Mad Dog MaCree) on fiddle complete the line-up. 

Phil’s instrumental skills on acoustic and electric guitars, fiddle and mandolin are well documented and been utilized by countless artists over the years, including The Rolling Stones, Mike Oldfield and Steve Harley. He was for many years lead guitarist and singer with the Albion band and co-wrote many of their songs. He has also made forays into film and television music as well as finding time to produce albums for other musicians. 

Described by The Guardian as ‘where Steve Earle and Richard Thompson collide’ an evening with The Phil Beer Band is fast, frenetic, ‘feel-good’ and leavened with a good helping of humour.

See the Live Dates page for a Phil Beer Band Gig near you! 

Its been noted with interest once again that some folks are commenting about the lack of gigs 'Up North'

 

In order to service this demand, we need to hear your suggestions as to where you'd like Phil to play so that we can investigate whats possible. 

There's a common misconception that we just pick places and make a call and a gig magically falls into place. It actually doesn't happen that way.

About one third of gigs are return events in which we are contacted and asked when we might be able to do them. These regular, 'return' shows are often then skipped for a year as well to avoid saturation. When these gigs are agreed, we then search out other possibilities en route or in the same latitude in order to make sense of things logistically. The promoters of these gigs may well not be interested or may not have the appropriate dates available. Usually, we find something that makes sense. Sometimes its not possible. What it is also necessary to consider is that, although you may personally enjoy what Phil does and be knowledgable about it, that may well not apply to your local Theatre/Arts centre/Folk club etc.

 

They may be

a. Not interested

b. Know nothing about him. (Never 'eard of 'im !)

c. Actually know and not like what he does.

 

We are doing our best to set up shows around the country. If you feel that your region is not being adequately serviced, please tell us and give us information. There may not be a suitable gig in your immediate area. If thats the case, create one! The British isles are full of wonderful ready made little venues called village halls.  Phil also exclusively works for a percentage of an agreed door price (after costs) which means that no-one has to guarantee a fee. He shares the risk with you. There are also small churches and chapels underused and begging to be utilised.

 

Phil would be delighted to play somewhere near you. What we need is information, so if you have any suggestions, please email Vicky (click on the link to email) and she will happily look into any opportunities suggested

 

Hope that helps, and thanks for the enthusiasm!

All confirmed dates are now up on the site for 2011, including Phil Beer Band gigs in February - go to Live Dates on the website to see if Phil is appearing at a venue near you!

Phil will be at The Rock at Maltby on 8th October 2010.   

Tickets are £10 (£8 concessions) and available by calling 01709 585977 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Doors open at 7.30pm. 

See www.therock.org.uk for more information on the venue.

 

A quick update to say that Phil is now fit and well and preparing for a pretty extensive period of touring with Show of Hands, who follow up their summer dates with a quick tour in Germany, followed by the Spires and Beams tour which starts in October.  Thanks to everyone who has sent their good wishes - and apologies that he hasn't been able to return everyone's calls and emails. Watch this space for Phil Beer gig dates in 2011!

Just a quick note on Phil Beer, who has had to pull out of Stonehaven this weekend.  See note below from the Show of Hands website:

Unfortunately Phil is in hospital overnight for tests and will not be able to get to Stonehaven which is a real shame. Steve will be doing his solo show at the festival instead, along with his song-writing workshop earlier in the day. Sincere apologies to all Show of Hands fans who have tickets, if you have any queries contact the festival. Hilary Cooper 07766 581596, but we hope you will come along anyway.
Our main concern is Phil’s well-being and we should know more when the tests have been done.

We'll post any updates as they come in.