EVENING PERFORMANCES 2025
All evening performances will take place at Bettws-y-Crwyn Parish Hall
Evening performance line-up for 2025
Friday 13th June
RAPSQUILLION
Rapsquillion is now in its 27th year, the award-winning but grizzled veteran of the Shropshire and mid-Wales folk music scene, has been producing its own brand of close harmony music, mostly a cappella and usually based on traditional words and music. This group of singers goes from strength to strength, and we are proud that most are also local Morris Dancers, what could be better!
“I was blown away by your fantastic warmth, sound and stage presence”
Saturday 14th June
QUINTET
The Quintet are 5 highly professional musicians: Mike Blakesley (Trombone) was member of support band for Louis Armstrong Allstars and played on QE2 for 18 years. Dick Pearce (Trumpet and Flugel) performed with the Ronnie Scott Quintet for 13 years. Chris Bolton (Double Bass) has played with many top British and American jazz players. Stuart Goodhew (Keyboard) is a brilliant keyboard player and has also played with top British and American jazz players. Gary Santry (Drums) has made a long career in jazz music and in teaching. The best of line-ups and all on our doorstep. “Expect nothing more than top quality jazz.”
Sunday 15th June
THE REMI HARRIS HOT CLUB TRIO
One of the UK’s most exciting guitarists, Remi Harris is joined by double bassist Tom Moore and rhythm guitarist Chris Nesbitt to present an enthralling evening of Gypsy Jazz and Blues. Combining musical virtuosity with passion and flair, this dynamic trio deliver a mesmerising show inspired by Django Reinhardt, Peter Green, Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery, and Jimi Hendrix. Remi on a variety of acoustic and electric guitars plays an eclectic mix of original compositions, jazz standards and new arrangements. He has toured worldwide and performed at Buckingham Palace, Montreal Jazz Festival, BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall with Jamie Cullum, on BBC 4 Television and live on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 3.
"He's an absolutely extraordinary musician" Jamie Cullum, BBC Radio 2. "Your playing is spectacular” Peter Frampton