During the rescheduled Third Annual Kasbah Open Day between 10 and 4pm Saturday 22nd October, the local musicians who wil be performing live sea-themed gigs are 2 who, whilst performing gigs throughout the UK and Europe, have unfortunately not performed here, their home town, for quite a while:
Shanty Jack (Pete Hayselder) –having spent a large part of his working life on Humber Tugs, Grimsby’s own shantyman is now a regular fixture at Shanty Festivals both in the UK and abroad.
http://www.shanty.co.uk/ShantyJack/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_8hbHHeji8
John Conolly – a local celebrity on the folk scene for many years, John’s singing, composing and song writing about trawling and the local area is renowned throughout the UK and Europe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Suqj2hLODVU
https://www.folkmusic.net/htmfiles/inart573.htm
Beard and Papps - a local duo well known for their performances of their own and others’ music with vocals, guitar, keyboard and occasional bodhrán & harmonica
https://beard-papps.wixsite.com/beard-papps/home
With Roger Beard acting as compare for the day, we are sure that at least some of the tunes and songs will inspire a participating audience!
For further information about the Open Day please go to NEWS