Martin Stephenson & The Daintees hail from the North East of England. Their debut single 'Roll On Summertime' was released in 1982 on Kitchenware Records (home of Prefab Sprout, The Kane Gang, Hurrah!).

'Boat To Bolivia' was the debut album by Martin Stephenson & The Daintees. After appearances on Channel 4's 'The Tube' and BBC2's 'Whistle Test' the album went on to become one of the essential releases of 1986.

In 1988, the second Martin Stephenson & The Daintees album 'Gladsome, Humour & Blue' was released which featured the singles 'There Comes A Time' & 'Wholly Humble Heart'.

Don't miss Martin Stephenson & The Daintees perform music from the 'Gladsome, Humour & Blue' LP along with other classics and fan favourites.

Support: Angel Snow is a Georgia/Tennessee-based singer-songwriter whose blend of folk, Americana and cinematic soundscapes has earned international acclaim. She co-wrote three songs on Alison Krauss & Union Station's multi-Grammy Award-winning Paper Airplane, while her own music has been praised by NPR Music, American Songwriter and Billboard.

Renowned for her intimate live performances, Angel's haunting vocals and beautifully crafted songs have captivated audiences worldwide and featured across film and television.

An AGMP Concerts presentation. 

Description

Colchester Arts Centre - the little church with the big attitude deep in the heart of Essex.
Well that's how we describe it anyway. It sort of works, it at least gives a flavour of what we're about.

Because just how do you describe a venue that can put children's entertainer Palfi the Clown on, on the same day as Cradle of Filth?
Where a Farmer's Market in the morning becomes a comedy club in the evening, where folk enthusiasts can sit happily knitting (and they do!) in the exact same spot a ferocious mosh pit of teenage dancing takes place the following night?

And where the beautiful historic architecture of St Mary's Church dating back over a thousand years, plays host to some of the newest comics, most modern choreographers, some of the coolest DJ's and some of the freshest talent in Britain.

Over the years we've promoted Coldplay, Eddie Izzard, Graham Norton, Harry Hill, Catherine Tate, Jo Brand, The Libertines, Ash, The Killers, The Strokes, Phill Jupitus, Mick Jones, Bill Bailey, Jack Dee, Count Arthur Strong - all before anyone had ever heard of them of course - plus the likes of jazz legend Ronnie Scott and even the late lamented and much loved Brian Johnston the cricket commentator.

Our passion to present new work bring great bands and comics to Colchester burns more brightly than ever. Our business is all about fresh ideas, new acts, new art forms and vibrant new ways of working. We can't stand still. We embrace the new, the quirky the original and yes, the surreal.