Gig in the Garden

Carousel & Paul Bell & Rob Maskell

Presented by: revPACman

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0	BILLERICAY: Rectory Garden
P	Sunday 22nd July, 2018
N	3:00pm

Event information

This year my annual 'Gig in the Garden' will have an Americana/Country/Folk flavour as, by popular demand, we welcome back Southend based Carousel; introduce Nottingham's Paul Bell plus support from Billericay's Rob Maskell.

Proceeds from this event will be given to MIND who do some amazing work around Mental Health issues.

CAROUSEL
Carousel are a four-piece Indie-Americana music collective based in Southend-on-Sea – Tom, Chris, Sarah and Toby. They fuse Americana, country, folk, rock’n’roll, blues and roots music into their own unique approach and take advantage of having four accomplished vocalists at their disposal with lucious harmonies. They describe their songs as: “… uplifting and sombre. Wistful yet forward-looking …” The band’s influences include artists such as Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash to the modern-day Americana stylings of Brandi Carlile, The Lone Bellow and Glen Hansard.

Two years in the making, Carousel finally released their debut EP in the autumn of 2017, which includes five of their most energising and emotive songs and is full of energy and enthusiasm and includes some very good songs indeed.

They performed on a number of festival bills last summer; most notably Leigh Folk Festival, Live Expressions Festival, Daxtonbury Festival and are becoming increasingly sought after within the UK’s live music scene with a number of events planned for 2018. They won the Laurel Canyon Music favourite new artist of the year award for 2017 and they are definitely ones to watch.

PAUL BELL
Paul Bell is a singer, songwriter and all-round nice guy, Paul wrote his first songs at the age of 8. You’ll be pleased to know he’s improved. Paul loves to take his unique brand of melody, lyricism and acoustic whimsy to different stages all across the country.

Tackling subjects as diverse as the rising oceans, successful long term relationships, procrastination, integrity and knitwear, Paul often finds himself off the lyrical beaten track, carving out a niche as one of the more engaging live performers you’ll come across. Those who’ve heard the moving ballad “Unnoticed” or the now infamous “The need for biscuits” will attest that he is equally at home being silly and sensible.

Paul writes songs that affirm and provoke, raise giggle and a tear, and leave you humming the tunes on the way home. Delivered with trademark wit and warmth and some tasty acoustic guitar playing, Paul is an artist who aims to entertain and inspire in equal measure. Paul has released four albums and “Look back, Smiling” will be released in the autumn of 2018.

A seasoned live performer connecting with audiences across the UK and beyond, Paul’s concerts are a mixture of laughter, beautiful acoustic music and thoughtful reflections on the experiences we share. I saw Paul for the first time playing an intimate late night show at Spring Harvest in Minehead in April 2018. I thoroughly enjoyed his songwriting and humour and I know you're in for a treat! Paul is also due to perform at the BIG Church Day Out (North and South), New Wine and Keswick Unconventional.

ROB MASKELL
Rob is originally from Ramsgate in Kent and now lives in Billericay with his family. He is an accomplished musician and has been performing for 25 years. Rob played Buddy Holly in the hugely successful touring show 'Buddy Holly and The Cricketers' for nine years as well as being Musical Director, lead vocalist and lead guitarist. Rob also starred in "The Elvis Years" as lead guitar and vocals touring from 2009-2015, and more recently the hit touring 50’s and 60’s show “Lipstick on your collar”

Rob has also trod the boards as an actor appearing in a number of plays and feature films including the record breaking West End run of Agatha Christies 'The Mousetrap' 'A Midsummer night's dream' 'Charlie's Aunt', 'Miss Pettigrew lives for a day' and 'Glorious 39' directed by Stephen Poliakoff.

He has also travelled the world as a show vocalist with P&O and other cruise lines, subsequently appearing in the West End versions of various hit shows including Grease and Jolson. Two years ago Rob made the move to Radio presenting and producing his own show for Jackpot FM.

I'm sure Rob will entertain us with his opening set of classic American Country/R&B and some blues thrown in for good measure!



HOW TO FIND US Billericay Rectory can be found on Laindon Road, CM12 9LD and is a 10 minute walk from Billericay station (only 25 mins from Liverpool Street). We are only 5 mins off the A127 and 10 mins off the A12.

PARKING You can park in Emmanuel church (next door).

WEATHER In the event of inclement weather, the 'Gig in the Garden' will take place in Emmanuel.

DOORS 15.00 / Rob 16.00 / Paul 17.00 / Carousel 18.30

FOOD & DRINK Don't forget to bring a picnic, drinks, a chair or a blanket to sit on (NO tables, please) and something warm to wear!

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