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A celebration and tribute to Sandy Denny's defining role in British Folk-Rock Music. Julie July Band return to the Kitchen Garden Café, Kings Heath, West Midlands. They have built a substantial reputation with reinterpretations and arrangements of the work of singer-songwriter Sandy Denny. In Sandy?s brief career she left a legacy of beautiful, haunting original and traditional compositions. Richard Thompson called her - The greatest artist of her generation. Inspired by Sandy?s work and the wider folk, rock and blues movements of the Sixties and Seventies. The band will also perform songs from their own self-penned Albums 'Lady of the First Light' and 'Wonderland'.

The line-up features musicians with Folk-Rock roots Dik Cadbury from 1970?s Decameron (Bass, Vocals), Mick Candler ? Decameron, Roll Movement (Drums), Steve Rezillo (Lead guitarist), Bas William (Acoustic guitar, Vocals), Carol Lee Sampson (Keyboards, Vocals) and Julie July (Vocals).

?Julie July and her band have delivered a first-rate collection of contemporary Folk-Rock music. Quality songs, superb vocals and forthright lyrics delivered with skill, technique and conviction. Perfectly conceived, recorded and superbly realised - this is proof that she is one of the brightest talents in the UK right now? John O?Regan Journalist & Broadcaster - fRoots, Living Tradition, LCCR.

?Went to the gig @ Birmingham last night and really enjoyed the set. Great musicianship and arrangements from the band and Julie?s superb vocal interpretations of Sandy Denny?s songbook really do justice to what is outstanding material. A couple of original songs of their own were also performed and fitted into the set very well indeed. Thanks for an evening of great live music and placing an outstanding musical legacy right where it should be, alive and well and being performed for people to enjoy. A rare opportunity not to be missed!? (Garry)

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Licensed Cafe.
By day our Cafe serves delicious home-cooked food, Fairly Traded coffee & tea and homemade cakes & pastries. All with a nod to local and ethical sourcing. We cater for Vegetarians, Vegans and dietary issues, just ask if you need anything not catered for on our menus. We also have a Delicatessen serving our own home-cooked food daily.

On Sunday to Thursday evenings we host the best acoustic music in the City, specialising in Folk, Roots and Americana.

On Friday and Saturday evenings the Cafe is available for private functions, weddings and parties, please call or email for more details.

Opening times shown don't include music events / comedy, most of which are ticketed.

17 York Road,

Kings Heath,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

England,

B14 7SA.

0121 443 4725