Mike Delph
(Norwich)
Tuesday 21 Nov 2023, 6:13pm
Wanted: Country Musicians / Guest Singers (“Acts”) to perform / showcase (at our Hellesdon Monthly Country Music Nights)
We stage monthly Country Music Nights at the Hellesdon Community Centre (NR6 5QB) near Norwich. We commenced in July 2023, and ordinarily meet on the second Saturday of each month (But Not in January or August).
We run the evening which includes the Mustangs Country Band, as Resident Band, and which each month so far has facilitated guest performers / duo’s performing for around 30 - 45 mins or so, at prime time (9pm) during the evening. This gives the paying audience a bit of variety, or even an element of surprise ! Members of our own band itself even agree to, and are used, for backing “Acts” - if desirable.
We want to reach out and build up a list of interested persons, and invite suitable ”Acts” to promote and to “perform” at our on-going Monthly Nights; and for these “Acts” to hopefully subsequently return every few months - as invited / agreeable over a twelve month forward programme.
We are definitely Live Country music, so would prefer no backing tracks. This is an opportunity for singer / player, or duo’s, to perform - with our excellent PA and lighting, (includes engineering) (use your own mic and instrument); to our generated and paying audience (who enjoy Dancing and just an evening out and listening), and within an excellent quality and safe setting for all.
Performing is definitely by invitation only, it is not an Open Mic or Karaoke invitation. Ideally performers will fully support what we are trying to do for local people and the Country Music scene, involving people regularly (monthly) re-attending and hearing good live music.
We are operating on a Community – “Not for Profit or Personal Gain” Basis. We do hold a Raffle; and we nominate a Charity which is currently the Priscila Bacon Hospice.
Any Expenses / Fees = negotiable, reflecting our “Community” and operating basis, and would include Free Admission for at least 2 people per performer for each night.
If possibly interested - please provide suitable introductory info on you / your “Act”; and on what you might look to do, and need - so as to open up discussion with me.
Country Music genre characteristics sought for these nights are intentionally very wide - and likely comprise from simple vocal American / Irish popular music having roots in its folk music origins, and harmonies generally accompanied by acoustic / electric stringed instruments such as banjos, fiddles, harmonicas, and many many types of guitar (including acoustic, electric, steel, and resonator guitars etc). We want it all please, over time !!
Please Email: Mike@mikedelph.co.uk