ASHMORE VILLAGE HALL
SIMON KEMPSTON
'One of Scotland's very best songwriters.'
Saturday, 30th May, 7pm for 7.30pm
Simon Kempston is ‘one of Scotland’s very best songwriters’ (The Herald on Sunday), a composer and ‘a master of fingerstyle guitar’ (The Scotsman). There are very few artists who manage to create a sound on an acoustic guitar which is distinctive, instantly recognisable. Simon’s complex finger-picking style, which draws from classical, Celtic and the blues which confirms he is certainly one such artist, his subtle style providing the perfect accompaniment for his rich, powerful and compelling tenor vocals.
His outstanding songs showcase thought-provoking, inspiring poetic lyrics which often sidestep the usual themes of love and attraction, in favour of offering crucial, important political and social commentary. Fascinations with architecture, travel and English literature have all informed his impressive lyrical style, words which can stand alone as poetry in their own right apart from the music.
Simon’s true passion for music and songs shine through in his critically acclaimed shows. With more than a decade of international touring behind him, he has performed at many venues, festivals, and on a plethora of international radio and television stations.
We welcome him - and you - to Ashmore Village Hall.
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Tickets: £12 book here or 01747 811364
GORDIE TENTREES
with Kieran Poile
Sunday, 13th September, 7pm for 7.30pm
The Born in Hamilton, Ontario the product of a broken home Gordie Tentrees was raised on a family farm before bouncing, around in foster home homes finding focus in sport even becoming a golden glove boxer. From the ring to the stage with stops in between as a school teacher and youth worker grateful for every moment.
"I feel fortunate to have had such unfortunate moments that have enabled me to become who I am today”. He is the proud father of 4 children and is greatly inspired by his wife/ When not on the road he works as a member of a land-based trauma recovery team Shawthan Nazhi writing healing songs with indigenous families on their journey towards reconciliation.
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Tickets £12 book here or 01747 811364