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Details of upcoming events organised by Basildon Council
Wat Tyler Barn DanceWith music from the Famous Potatoes, one of Britain's best barn dance bands.
Join us - There be no better way to start this Wat Tyler weekend of live folk and country music! ... and there'll be REAL ALE ...and such dancing, ... and ticket entry is just £6 each!
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Wat Tyler Folk Festival - Sunday 12 SeptemberTop music, great food and real ales all set in the picturesque surroundings of Wat Tyler Country Park.
Headlining the festival will be Adrian Edmondson and the Bad Shepherds, while other confirmed acts include Faustus, a top and up and coming folk band made up of former members of folk legends Bellowhead, and Heidi Talbot, one of the best female folk artists to come out of Ireland.
De-Lovely - a Tribute To Cole Porter - featuring The Claire Harper Jazz TrioA unique opportunity to get an insight into the composer's life as well as to enjoy a fabulous live performance featuring such classics as, "I get a kick out of you", "Night and Day" and "I've got you under my skin".
West African Blues Project - featuring Diabel Cissokho and Ramon GooseRenowned bluesman Ramon Goose & world class koro player Diabel Cissokho (ex Baba Maal) have come together to produce a fantastic vibe which combines the beauty of West African music with the soul of Blues
An Evening with Martin Simpson - Twice-winner Musician of the Year BBC Radio 2 Folk AwardsAfter 35 years as a professional musician Martin is, right now, better than ever. Widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, his interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. His solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving.