Guy's Acoustic Session

21/01/2025

I thought we might as well get the first Guy's Acoustic Session of the new year off to a good start and so I've asked the redoubtable Phil Riley to be our first feature act of 2025. Regulars to the session will be very familiar with Phil's abilities as a singer songwriter, musician and performer.
In his own words, "My songs are whimsical, reflective, occasionally silly, tongue in cheek, political, autobiographical, fictional, serious, songs of love, songs of experience, ​songs of imaginings".
It would be awesome to see some of you there. Please, bring yourselves, bring your instruments and most importantly, bring your friends. Either way, come along and enjoy the atmosphere, you're all welcome here! 🙂

25/12/2024

Guy's Acoustic Informal Jam Session. Monday, 30th December 😀 - https://mailchi.mp/f5c289b0855d/guys-acoustic-session-28th-march-9298178
Merry Christmas All. This month, given the close proximity to New Year's Eve, Guy's Acoustic Session will just be an informal jam session in the top room at the Crown Inn. All are welcome whether you want to and play or just sit and listen.
Bring yourselves, bring your friends and bring an instrument or just come along to enjoy the atmosphere.
All the best,
Guy

18/11/2024

Yay!!! This month's featured artist is the fabulous Danny Willson. Danny's probably best known for his work with Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash, he is also to be seen locally playing with his band The Cheeze. Danny is a fabulous performer and a top notch guitarist, he is also well known for his mischievous sense of humour. He will be doing a rare acoustic set for us featuring some of his favourite songs along with some of his own compositions. I hope you'll join me in welcoming Danny to the session. Why not come down and join in the fun on the 25th.
It would be awesome to see some of you there. Please, bring yourselves, bring your instruments and most importantly, bring your friends. Either way, come along and enjoy the atmosphere, you're all welcome here! 🙂

21/10/2024

It's been well over a year since Sence Valley performed at Guy's Acoustic Session, so I decided to try and persuade my partners in crime, Ben and Darren to come and join me. It worked and we're really looking forward to playing for you all again. Featuring dobro, guitar, upright bass, three part harmony and maybe the odd bit bit of banjo there's plenty to enjoy, Why not come down and join in the fun on the 28th.
It would be awesome to see some of you there. Please, bring yourselves, bring your instruments and most importantly, bring your friends. Either way, come along and enjoy the atmosphere, you're all welcome here! 🙂

23/09/2024

Wow!!! I've got something very special and unmissable lined up for this month's Acoustic Session. Our feature act is the fabulous Innovative Acoustic Folk and Roots duo Wildwood Jack. They are a full time professional touring act from Kent and we are lucky enough to catch mid tour. This lovely husband and wife team bring an intimate, heartwarming and adventurous spirit to their music and to audiences wherever they play.
It would be awesome to see some of you there. Please, bring yourselves, bring your instruments and most importantly, bring your friends. Either way, come along and enjoy the atmosphere, you're all welcome here! 🙂

19/08/2024

I'm delighted to say that I have managed to organise a very rare manifestation of Phantom Horse. This lovely band owes its genesis to Guy's Acoustic Session, having been formed in its early days some 15-20 years ago. Featuring an eclectic mix of country, bluegrass, americana and rock n roll, there's something for everybody. Plus a healthy dose of infectious humour. It's very rare to see us all in the same place these days so please come and join us for some music and fun..
It would be awesome to see some of you there. Please, bring yourselves, bring your instruments and most importantly, bring your friends. Either way, come along and enjoy the atmosphere, you're all welcome here! 🥰

23/07/2024

Fantastic News! This month I've managed to secure the services of Paul Morrell and Mark Mudge. These two fine gentlemen are no strangers to Guy's Acoustic Session but it has been quite a while since we've seen them. Combining a wonderful and eclectic mix of contemporary music covers with fine vocals and great musicianship they are a force to be reckoned with and a rare treat.
It would be awesome to see some of you there, bring yourselves, bring your instruments and most importantly, bring your friends. Either way, come along and enjoy the atmosphere, you're all welcome here! 🥰

17/06/2024

I'm really excited to announce this month's feature act, Eliza Wren Payne. Her beautiful songs, delicate guitar playing and incredible voice will simply mesmerise all her come to see her. In 2020 she had a highly acclaimed one woman show at the Edinburgh Festival as her alter ego Wrenne, in which she explores her interest in electronic music. On Monday however, she will be displaying her considerable talent acoustically.
It would be awesome to see some of you there, bring yourselves, bring your instruments and most importantly, bring your friends. Either way, come along and enjoy the atmosphere, you're all welcome here!

20/05/2024

I'm so looking forward to next Monday, I've got a great feature act lined up in the guise of the Leen Valley Band. I do so enjoy playing with these lovely people. Between them they have a massive wealth of talent, experience and material drawn from playing the music for the best part of a lifetime. Plus I get to play some mandolin 😁
It would be awesome to see some of you there, bring yourselves, bring your instruments and most importantly, bring your friends. Either way, come along and enjoy the atmosphere, you're all welcome here!

23/04/2024

Hurrah! The last Monday in the month is nearly upon us!!!
I'm delighted to announce that this month's feature act is Mick Mangan. Mick is a wonderful performer, guitarist, singer and a first rate songwriter. So much so that I've heard other performers singing his songs. You can't get higher praise than that. Now based in Bristol, I've managed to persuade Mick to come and regale us with his music so I hope you can come and join us.
It would be awesome to see some of you there, bring yourselves, bring your instruments and most importantly, bring your friends. Either way, come along and enjoy the atmosphere, you're all welcome here! :-)

24/03/2024

Please accept my apologies for my radio silence this month. This has been for a number of reasons, firstly, March's Session is taking place on Monday the 1st of April. Secondly, I have not been successful in acquiring a feature artist this month. Therefore I've decided to do a feature spot myself along with whatever friends I can muster to come and join me. So, this month's feature act is no lesser person than Guy Rogers himself.
As always, all musicians and singers welcome as is anybody who just wants to come and listen. Don't forget to bring your friends 🙂

19/02/2024

I've got something really special for our featured act this month, I have managed to persuade this wonderful band Looma to come and perform for us.
Formed in 2017, Looma have played clubs, pubs, parties and festivals around the Midlands and further afield, winning an enthusiastic and loyal following. Three parts English, one part Orkney, and recently described as Leicester’s ‘superb Roots combo’, Looma play acoustic roots, bringing together folk, blues, cajun, old time and country traditions, as well as original songs; mixing driving energy with strong vocals and foot-tapping tunes.All musicians and singers welcome as is anybody who just wants to come and listen. Don't forget to bring your friends 🙂

23/01/2024

This month, I have managed to persuade the legendary Mick Smith to come and do a feature spot for us. Mick has been performing locally and nationally since he was in his teens as well as running a successful local radio show on the BBC for 38 years. He is a great singer and performer as well as a great songwriter. He has recently released a single honouring his wife Diana called "Always Together" with the primary aim of raising money for the Alzheimer’s Research Charity. No doubt he will have a few copies with him. 😁

17/01/2024