Description

Will Keating can usually be found singing with a Falmouth based male vocal group known as The Oggymen . In 2016, he took the decision to also try his luck at gigging alone with Acoustic Guitar and stomp box. Totally inspired by Cornwall's rich History and Heritage, and the songs penned by his mentor Harry "Safari" Glasson, he hit the road! Will combines Harry's songs with traditional Cornish and Celtic folk songs and has received accolades from far and wide.

Will has performed all over Cornwall and beyond with The Oggymen and as a soloist, duo and trio, including 3 tours to the beautiful Islands of Scilly, Hall for Cornwall, Minack Theatre, Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival, Tunes in the Tunes, Porthleven Food & Music Festival, Falmouth Oyster Festival and Looe Music Festival.

Will released his eagerly anticipated first solo album on November 2nd 2017 to great acclaim. The album celebrates the song writing of Harry Glasson and includes two live tracks recorded at Will's sell out Cornish Folk Concert held in the historic St Senara's Church, Zennor. Special guests are also featured, including a 53 piece Cornish primary school girls choir, award winning banjo player John Dowling, The Oggymen, and the fabulous Helston Town Band.

In 2018, as well as gigging around the county, Will performed in London, Devon and Somerset. Will also produced, and performed in, Cornish Folk Concerts around the County that featured special guests and included venues such as The Watering Hole, Penlee Park Open Air Theatre, The Tolmen Centre, The Acorn and The Poly. As well as performing solo, Will has regularly performed as a Duo with Fiddle players Anna Dowling & Lizzie Pridmore and also Banjo player John Dowling. Will has also played some dual headline gigs with fantastic Cornish Folk Duo Neil Davey & Jen Dyer.

Description

Following a sensitive yet spectacular restoration the Chain Locker, on Falmouth’s historic quayside offers stylish and contemporary dining with the original and distinctive charm of the 16th century inn.

Quay Street,

Falmouth,

Cornwall,

England,

TR11 3HH.

01326 311085