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THIS EVENT IS ‘BRING YOUR OWN BOOZE/SOFT DRINKS!
As a result of a chance meeting at a Crackington Haven singaround some years ago, a great friendship has been forged between Mike Silver and Michelle and Nick of Plumhall. They are all very excited about this concert in a Cornish village that means a great deal to all of them.
Mike Silver was born in Uffington, Oxfordshire (then Berkshire) in 1945 and commenced playing guitar at the age of 15, joining a number of locally-known "beat" groups in the Croydon area from around 1964 onwards. He was inspired to move to a more fingerstyle folk/blues approach after witnessing Gerry Lockran at a Canterbury folk club, and commenced a performing himself in the folk clubs of London and Cornwall from the late 1960s onwards. In 1971, he formed the trio, Daylight, together with Chrissie Quayle and Steve Hayton, an American then resident in the UK, which produced one album for RCA in 1971, but fell somewhat between the folk and rock camps and eventually foundered. Following this, Silver signed as the first solo artist other than John to Elton John's Rocket Record Company and released the album Troubadour in 1973, also touring in the US as support to Dory Previn and Ashford and Simpson. From 1976 onwards, Silver concentrated his activities as an acoustic performer and singer-songwriter on the UK folk scene, with frequent performing trips also to Denmark and Germany, and has released more than 12 further solo albums ; his song "Maybe It's Just Love" was also picked up by Moody Blues frontman Justin Hayward, and included on the latter's 1980 album, Night Flight. His song "A Matter Of Pride" became a hugely popular radio hit after being playlisted on Radio 2.
Currently based in Cornwall, Silver continues to perform around the UK folk circuit and has also collaborated with fellow performer and songwriter Johnny Coppin, including the release of a joint album, Breaking the Silence (2007). Writing in the West Briton in 2003, reviewer John Newman has stated: "Mike Silver has a unique style, drawing from many influences including folk, rock, country and blues, all of which are evident, with an end result that is magical and should be a source of inspiration to songwriters everywhere."
'Sublime delivery - GO AND SEE HIM!' - Cerys Matthews BBC Radio 2
Plumhall are a song-writing duo from Yorkshire who have released two award-winning albums, sung onstage at the London Palladium as special guests of Al Stewart and written a song for, curated the folk music for and appeared in the acclaimed film 'The Runaways'.
“Articulate, penetrating lyrics with captivating melodies and irresistible choruses. Arresting vocals and that distinctive big acoustic sound.” R2 Magazine
“A fine duo...go and see them if you get the chance” Steve Knightley - Show of Hands
“Their chemistry as a duo makes them special [with] sumptuous vocal harmonies and telepathic guitar interactions. Michelle is one of the UK’s leading chanteuses. Nick is a consummate storyteller, powerful vocalist and exceptional guitarist.” Dave Scott - Blues In Britain Magazine
“A mighty force...smart lyric writing and wonderful harmonies set them above most of their contemporaries. It is rare indeed that we get to see writers and performers of such distinction” Miles Hunt -The Wonder Stuff
“A superduo...a wealth of talent...a real sense of passion and attack” Fatea Magazine
“a soundscape devoid of audible seams…music that reaches out to invite you bask in its embrace” Folkwords
Venue information
BOSCASTLE: Village Hall| 0 | Gunpool Lane Boscastle PL35 0AX |
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| > | boscastlevillageha.wixsite.com/mysite |
| ! | 07760197553 |
| ` | Wheelchair accessible, level access, accessible toilets. |
