Tuesday 21st FEBRUARY 2012
at 7.15 for 7.30pm
Upstairs at the Square Brewery
Guest Performer:
TARO starring Mike Knee
with
Marie-Claire Greening and Richard Barnes |
PLUS OPEN MIC
Here's your chance to read/perform your work in front of an audience; to leave the isolation of the garret and come share with us. Write Angle’s monthly open mic offers you the opportunity to air your original funny, clever, silly, witty, crazy, mad, entertaining, and thought-provoking, etc, work.
On the other hand, you may just want to come and listen - but don't be surprised if you find yourself inspired by what you see/hear, and come back another evening, with a poem/story you never thought you could write and ask for a slot to read.
Write Angle’s compere makes every attempt to accommodate everyone but, in the unlikely event that it’s not possible to schedule you in, or you have less time than you might have liked - please come back and try again: your chance will come!
And you needn't worry - Write Angle is prepared to protect its audience members from having to listen to inappropriately abusive material, but thankfully, has not quite had to pull the plug on anyone yet! |
WRITE ANGLE HONES IN ON PETERSFIELD'S OWN TALENT!
Since Taro came into existence, late in '11, it has been overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response received everywhere it's played! The name which, believe it or not, comes from Petersfield's own Taro October Fair and the Sports Centre, actually originates from 'Tarw', the shout of the Welsh drovers as they drove their cattle to the fair! Though the band's style may have got its audience shouting - 'encore, encore'- it's style is more akin to folk music, with a wide sweep across the eclectic musical emotions and skills of the group. This includes vocal, guitar, bass and flute!
Taro is a trio consisting of Mike Knee (renowned to many 'Petersfieldians' as he has performed solo - including for Write Angle), Marie-Claire Greening and Richard Barnes. Mike was born during Elvis' 'reign of fame', but says he owes his inspiration to Elvis Costello, who he feels was 'better at words than at wiggling!' He considers himself a 'musical mongrel', having gone from brass to guitar and bass, singing in choirs, and often conducting them. He writes songs rooted in the Hampshire countryside, adding the 'quirks' of 21st century life in the provinces! He's performed in many bands, at many venues, open mics – was a 'featured guest' at Write Angle in '09 and his favourite music is from the album, 'Sigh No More' by Mumford and Sons.
Marie-Claire has a classical background, singing in chamber and cappella choirs in London and around the UK. She played flute/piccolo in orchestras and, years ago, even played in a military band. During the day, she works with the World's Space Agencies, examining the Earth's environmental issues, but she says 'that's nowhere near as challenging as working with Mike and Rich, on their music, and her first real venture as a 'band' member'!'
Richard’s earliest influences were Bob Dylan, Tom Paxton and Joan Baez. He's played solo in folk clubs in and around Windsor, then as part of a duo, called 'Country Fayre', he played clubs, pubs and cabaret. After a period of bringing up children, he became a regular contributor in an acoustic session in Windsor called 'Mellow Monday', and, at around the same time, began playing in a church band.
He moved to Petersfield, two years ago, and got involved in the church band at St. Mary Magdalen, Sheet, where he met Marie and Mike. They joined up and formed what is now 'Taro', Write Angle's February Guest Performers!
And, from the way things have been going – they're already committed to performing in several different venues - Taro seems destined to become a 'favourite' and one that will be well sought after! Now, Write Angle is pleased to be able to provide you the opportunity to see (and hear) them perform – with landlord, Peter Dew's new quality sound equipment finally put to good use!
And as usual, the popular Open Mic, for those who want to share their talents as well as those who just come to enjoy an evening out. . And there'll be a raffle for two free meals at the wonderful 'India Gate', Chichester (authentic food, exotic atmosphere and friendly service – who could ask for anything more!).
So do mark it in your diary! Write Angle, Tuesday 21 February, starting 7.15 for 7.30, Upstairs at The Square Brewery, Market Square, Petersfield GU32 3LX. £4 entry. |
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