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The Boal Weevils

Stuart ?Marshcat? Cumberpatch:  National steel guitars, harmonica, vocals
Andy Boal: National steel guitars, vocals

?Stuart and Andy play 1920s and 1930s Delta blues (on original vintage instruments, including a selection of rare National steel guitars) and early string band/jug band music, plus an eclectic mix of Western swing, hokum and early Hawaiian music.

?Their gigs are a journey back to the origins of western popular music and offer a rare opportunity to hear the authentic sounds which filled the juke joints of pre-war Memphis, Atlanta, Clarksdale and Chicago.

?Stuart and Andy have been playing the blues for the last 30 years, for the last 5 years together. Their instruments resonate marvellously together and the slide sound in particular is amazing. They specialise in reviving unknown gems by neglected and obscure but very talented musicians who often got the chance to record only one or two numbers.?

Bicton Street Blues

This duo is former Laughing Gravy frontman Dave Gwilliam supported by multi-instrumentalist Olly Davey.  They bring a unique take on blues and country, plus their own original songs, played with feeling and commitment.

After these sets there will be the usual acoustic jam session.

On the last Monday of every month we feature artists based in the South West from the bluesier end of the musical spectrum. Contact organiser Mary Caffery (mary.caffrey49@gmail.com) if you're interested in playing or being part of the jam at the end of the evening.

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Ashburton Arts Centre is a community-owned and run place where the arts of all kinds happen.

It opened in 2018 in the town's old Methodist Church. Come see world-class live music, theatre, etc plus local performers, classes and community events.

15 West Street,

Ashburton,

Devon,

England,

TQ13 7DT.

07980 680052