JAMES KEELAGHAN – Canopy Theatre Beccles Saturday 7th JUNE at 7.30 p.m.
Called “Canada’s finest singer/songwriter” by Rolling Stone Magazine, James Keelaghan has toured the UK and Ireland regularly for several decades, but until now he has never ventured into East Anglia. That will change on Saturday 7th June when this great troubadour will make his first appearance at the Canopy Theatre, Hungate Church, Beccles.
Throughout a career that now spans almost four decades, the JUNO and Canadian Folk Music Award winner has created a repertoire of incalculable importance – a unique body of work, inspired by or drawn from the folk tradition. During that time he has released ten solo albums flush with enduring lyrical relevance.
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This poet laureate of the folk and roots music world goes about his work with a combination of passion, intent and curiosity. He has collaborated with many great artists in the folk world including Karine Polwart, Jez Lowe, Catherine MacLellan and Lynn Miles.
James has the ability to make an immediate connection with audiences in a live setting and he has an ear for memorable melodies and harmonies that make those melodies glisten. He delivers contemporary folk songs at their very best, offering an insight into the hardships, attitudes, and resolve of characters and events that shape our day-to-day lives.
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For more info, music & video visit https://keelaghan.com/
Support comes from popular local duo Peter and Jane, making their third appearance at the venue. www.peterandjane.co.uk
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​​​Tickets are £15, available​​​ from www.ticketsource.co.uk/martello-promotions or from the Telephone Box Office 0333 666 3366 (small booking fees apply to both)​
Our 2025 programme is based entirely at the Canopy Theatre in Beccles and continues with the highly rated singer/songwriter IONA LANE with a brand new album, GRAMMY Award-winning singer and songwriter DAISY CHUTE, top UK bluegrass band THE COAL PORTERS, award-winning singer/songwriter BERTIE ANDERSON HAGGART, the creative brilliance of THE BOOKSHOP BAND, the welcome return of popular singer and songwriter LIZ SIMCOCK, singer/songwriter (and former OYSTERBAND member) RAY COOPER and more shows still to be announced.
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Tickets for all these shows are currently on sale and the details can be found on the Gigs Page
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