Music on the Levels announces details of its free concert on Sunday 27 October 2019, 3.30 pm in St Mary’s Church, Main Road, Westonzoyland, TA7 0EP with a welcome return of Wildwood Jack.
Wildwood Jack is a unique acoustic guitar and ukulele folk duo from Kent. With outstanding musicianship Jayne Freeman and Adam Piggott take their audiences on a musical journey filled with songs inspired by their ‘on the road’ adventures.
Over the years the duo has gathered many favourable reviews, including:
“Quality songwriting, engaging, uplifting and filled with memorable melodies.” R2 Magazine
“This is an accomplished duo. Not only is the musicianship excellent, the vocal delivery is spot on.” Frank Hennessy, BBC Radio Wales
This will be the third time they have performed at Music on the Levels.
Admission to the concerts is free thanks to a grant from Westonzoyland Parish Council and the generous donations from members of the audiences.
Teas are available at a modest charge to enjoy before and during the concert and are served from around 3.00 pm.
The church is open all day and features an interactive exhibition about the Monmouth Rebellion and the Battle of Sedgemoor, 1685.
There is no need to book; just turn up at the Church in time to be seated by 3.30 pm. Contact Frank on 01278 699071 or e-mail onthelevels@outlook.com for more information.
Or visit the Music on the Levels website at https://musiconthelevels.com.
The season continues with Wallscourt Brass Quintet and Friends on Sunday 24 November; thrill to the sound of brass in the fine acoustics of this wonderful church with music ranging from Gabrieli and Handel to Peter Warlock and George Gershwin, with Ailsa Bailey and Stephen Bodiley on trumpets, Dave Gee on horn, Alice Bodiley on trombone, Philip Chidgey on tuba, plus John Bodily on organ, and friends.
And in the New Year:
Sunday 26 January 2020, 3.30 pm St Mary’s Church
Swing Fever
A six-piece band playing a mixture of jazz styles and popular music.
Sunday 23 February 2020, 3.30 pm St Mary’s Church
Reg Meuross
Folking.com soloist of the Year 2019, Somerset singer, songwriter and storyteller Reg Meuross.
Sunday 29 March 2020, 3.30 pm St Mary’s Church
Platform for young musicians
A showcase for talented performers from South West Music, Somerstage Theatre School, Bridgwater and Taunton College and others. Please contact us if you want to take part.
Sunday 26 April 2020, 3.30 pm St Mary’s Church
Madrigals and songs for voice and lute
Songs and lute solos from the Golden Age of English music.
An afternoon of musical delight presented by soprano Mary Morgan and lutenist Steve Graham.
Sunday 31 May 2020, 3.30 pm St Mary’s Church
Kitty Macfarlane
Award-winning songwriter, singer and guitarist from Somerset.
Saturday 20 June 2020, 3.00 pm St Mary’s Church
Rough Round The Edges; Church Féte concert
Rough Round the Edges is a group of friends who have a shared love of music, that ranges from folk songs and tunes to classics like My Old Man’s a Dustman.