Welcome to Hunsley Acoustic Music (HAM)
celebrating 29 years of staging live acoustic music concerts in the East Yorkshire villages!
Organiser- Will Richardson
will@applepie.karoo.co.uk -07814608131 www.hamgigs.com
To Book for Hunsley Acoustic Music concerts
at Croft Park Live Lounge - go to
https://croftparkcafe.com/shop
Venue Address
The Croft Park Cafe and Bistro, 55 Rowley Road,
Little Weighton, Near Cottingham, East Yorkshire. HU20 3XJ
Pre concert meal
The Croft Park Cafe and Bistro offer the opportunity to book a pre concert meal.
Simply book on line and the menu will be forwarded to you to choose.
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SOLD OUT - SOLD OUT
FRIDAY 24 JANUARY 2025
STONY (DUO)
SUPPORTED BY
Gracie Falls and Alex Staples
STONY are an acoustic-based singer-songwriting duo from Scarborough featuring Rich Adams on acoustic guitar & vocals and Mark Gordon on keyboard & vocals.
They are widely known also for forming the 6 piece band 'FIRE and RAIN', performing the songs and music of James Taylor, and regularly perform at theaters across Yorkshire and beyond. They also spearhead the highly successful 5 piece band STONY JAZZ! expertly performing songs and music from the American Songbook era. Mark is also now the Director of the influential and highly successful Scarborough Jazz Festival!
However, tonight's concert features the STONY duo performing some of their own excellent self penned songs, plus cover versions of the likes of the Beatles hits, Billy Joel, and more of their musical hero's songs and melodies!
They are no strangers to the Hunsley Acoustic Music stage and their popularity is born out of the fact that only a few places remain! So dont miss out!
Join us for a magical musical evening of first class entertainment by booking at the on line Croft Park shop below-
Tickets are £15 (no booking fee)
https://croftparkcafe.com/shop
FRIDAY 14 MARCH 2025
'THE ART OF SIMON'
A hearty welcome return to the ever popular The Art of Simon who continue to perform an extensive range of songs made famous by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel from the early years through to some of their solo hits. As well as numerous UK concerts Jeremy and Bryan have played sell out tours of southern Germany where they play to enthusiastic, capacity audiences.
Let The Art of Simon bring back some warm, nostalgic memories for you. With songs such as For Emily Wherever I May Find Her, The Poem on the Underground Wall and classic hits such as The Boxer, Homeward Bound and Baby Driver.
You will be in for a treat, don’t miss this night.
Tickets are £15 (no booking fee)
https://croftparkcafe.com/shop
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FRIDAY 11 APRIL 2025
CARRIE MARTIN
plus support by
JOHN DRAKES
Carrie's 2024 summer concert had to be postponed due to illness. I am pleased to confirm this rescheduled date. I hope you will join Carrie who is steadily gaining national and international acclaim for her quality songwriting and amazing guitar work.
In 2014, Carrie put out her first full album ‘proper’, entitled “What If”, on which she was joined as guest musicians by not only Gordon but also Oliver Wakeman (son of Rick) and Ric Sanders from Fairport Convention. 'Seductive Sky' was her next release in 2018 .
Carrie was also picking up attention from her endorsement connections with Vintage / JHS guitars, her instrument of choice for some years and a source of constant support. She has also become the proud owner of a beautiful Fylde guitar, crafted by the great guitar-maker Roger Bucknall.
Her album 'Entity' followed Seductive Sky in 2020. Recorded partly by Mikey Scott, Carrie’s own son Ben, having only just finished his degree in sound engineering, stepped up to finish recording the last bits of the album after the pandemic took hold.
'Evergreen' followed three years later and managed to be Carrie’s most eclectic and varied collection yet, featuring tracks ranging from the delicate folk of ‘Lost In The Right Time’, through the soul-blues of ‘Deep Blue Heaven’ and the poppier ‘Girl With A Feather’, all the way to the prog-rock influences displayed on the ambitious eight-minute ‘Keep In The Light’.
'It’s pretty obvious from the moment you hear Carrie Martin sing that she is an outstanding vocalist with passion in each breath. Don’t be too sidetracked by that voice and stage persona and well crafted songs, because you might just miss the fact that she is a fine guitar player as well! Gordon Giltrap
John Drakes
From the age of 19, John was Inspired by singer songwriters such as Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Ralph McTell and many others. He taught himself to play an old acoustic guitar and soon began to write heartfelt songs to express his feelings.
Many years later, John’s beautifully crafted songs of love and loss, political commentary and environmental issues continue to enchant audiences wherever he plays.
John is well known for his engaging performances and warm stage presence, and his honeyed voice and fine fingerpicking can be heard at many folk clubs and festivals around the country.
Tickets are £15 (no booking fee)
https://croftparkcafe.com/shop
FRIDAY 23 MAY 2025
TERRA SPENCER (Canada)
Raised on the mud banks of the Avon River, award-winning Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-songwriter Terra Spencer charms audiences with her deft guitar, gospel piano, butterscotch voice, crackling wit, and wood-paneled warmth. Her startlingly intimate songs have caught the eye of collaborators including David Francey, Ben Caplan, and Matt Andersen. Every show is a knee-to-knee conversation with a natural storyteller.
“The real deal.” Ron Sexsmith
Terra Spencer is a sparklingly intelligent writer, open-hearted, insightful and eloquent. As natural a poet as ever put pen to paper and a soul as beautiful as her melodies would imply.” - David Francey
“Friggin' wicked. ” - Matt Andersen
“The real deal.” - Ron Sexsmith
Tickets are £15 (no booking fee)
https://croftparkcafe.com/shop
NEW BOOKING!!!
SATURDAY 14 JUNE
'Fire and Rain'
‘Fire and Rain’ is not a tribute or ‘sound-a-like’ act. It’s simply a collection of six of the best musicians from the North of England coming together to play music they love.
Expect the classic James Taylor songs including ‘Steamroller Blues’, ‘Shower the People’, ‘Fire and Rain’ and many other classics played with skill, passion, emotion, humour and humility.
‘Fire and Rain’ are all highly regarded musicians in their own right and include:
Tom Townsend (Lead Guitar and vocals),
Rich Adams (Acoustic Guitar, vocals and triangle!)
Mark Gordon (Keyboards)
Rowan Oliver (percussion)
Bob Walker (bass guitar).
The band members occasionally put their own individual musical projects aside to perform this amazing concert music they love and enjoy what they see as a ‘magical musical holiday’.
Building upon the success of the last few years, and having performed at various venues from small intimate clubs to large theatre venues ‘Fire and Rain’ are delighted to be able to bring this wonderful concert once again to the intimate surroundings of Croft Park Live Lounge Little Weighton!
Join with them to celebrate the songs and music of the much loved iconic singer songwriter James Taylor, from his earliest songs to his most recent material, in what will be a memorable evening of first class entertainment.
Tickets are £15 (no booking fee)
https://croftparkcafe.com/shop
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More HAMGIGS concerts to be announced as we go on!
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I stage monthly acoustic concerts at The Croft Park
Cafe and Bistro, Little Weighton, Near Cottingham, East Yorkshire.
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