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Leek Blues & Americana Festival Encore Event
The Achievers' band leader Steve Ferbrache had no intention of being in a band, let alone leading one. After busking around the coffee houses of New York, Boston and Philadelphia and a decade or so on the London Blues & Roots scene (where he opened for James Hunter, Seasick Steve and others) he figured he was a solo act, and always would be. That was to change in 2013 when two separate chance encounters brought him together with drummer Aron Attwood and Harmonica player Rufus Fry - at that time they were all strangers to each other.
The next weekend, an unrehearsed session, sitting in together at their favourite pub (see video) proved popular and soon turned into a monthly residency. Within 6 months, it was standing room only. Still in denial about being in a band, and having discovered the magic that can be created 'in the moment' the band decided to only ever play together live.
Demand for The Achievers grew, hundreds of bookings followed and they continued to do it their way. A tour of Blues & Roots venues in Belgium, France, Germany and Italy followed in July 2017, including a headline spot at the World famous Porretta Soul Festival, Italy. They've opened for Dr. Feelgood, Connie Lush, and Tommy Castro as well as appearing at Gloucester and Wotton Blues Festivals, among others.
With a second tour of the UK & Europe scheduled for March 2018 The Achievers committed their music to record - on their debut: Live at The SVA.
The future is about great songs played brilliantly, steeped in vintage American dancing music: Rhythm & Blues, Gospel, Soul and Roots. The dance floor will shake, harmonies will ring out, fans will leave tired and elated and The Achievers will stand out on Blues Festival or Blues club programmes for being the band doing something different.
Foxlowe Arts Centre is a community run arts centre for the people of Leek and The Staffordshire Moorlands.
Leek’s arts centre is housed in the historic building, Foxlowe, at the top of Leek’s market place.
Foxlowe Arts Centre opened its doors in December 2011 and has already gained a strong following from the local community and is attracting attention from further afield as well. Funded by individuals’ pledges, donations and trading proceeds and with the majority of the staff volunteering, this is truly a community arts centre for the people of Leek and the Staffordshire Moorlands.
With a popular café, bar, gallery, live performance space for music, drama, comedy, talks and a cinema, the Foxlowe Arts Centre has rapidly established a reputation as the go to place in Leek.
Foxlowe arts centre has limited parking at the back of the building for permit holders and disabled users only. Some workshops will include a parking permit spaces are available. To access the car park follow parking signs on Stockwell Street signed ‘P Short Stay, Council Offices’ and turn left after the first parking bays – this is the entrance to Foxlowe arts centre car park for permit holders, disabled users and others with permission e.g. workshop attendees.
Market Place,
Leek,
Staffordshire,
England,
ST13 6AD.
01538 386112
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