Wilsons Song Workshop, Lewes Saturday Folk Club

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Lewes Saturday Folk Club Workshop No 290 WILSON FAMILY WORKSHOP: SINGING THE WILSON WAY www.thewilsonfamilyalbum.co.uk/ Saturday 1st. April 2023 Places £45 (2 under-25-year-olds £22) Email valmaigoodyear@aol.com to reserve places and bring the right money in cash on the day. Elephant & Castle White Hill Lewes BN7 2DJ The glorious, powerful vocal harmony of The Wilsons of Teesside has rung out in folk clubs and festivals for over 40 years. In 2011 they performed at the Royal Albert Hall and in 2013 accompanied Sting in 20 shows at The Public Theatre, New York. Brothers Tom, Chris, Steve & Mike sing traditionally-oriented songs with deep understanding, joy & good humour. They shared a close friendship with Peter Bellamy and cite him as a major influence, along with The Copper Family, The Young Tradition, The Watersons, Johnny Collins, Jim Mageean and Fred Jordan amongst many others. They were awarded the EFDSS Gold Badge in 2018. In the workshop The Wilsons will explore their singing history and how the group evolved. Music reading is not needed. There will be plenty of chance to sing, try out some harmonies, and discuss the songs in the final 'Big Sing.'

IN THE EVENING THE WILSON FAMILY perform at the ELEPHANT & CASTLE £15: Email valmaigoodyear@aol.com to reserve tickets and bring the right money in cash on the night. Timetable 10.45 Registration & coffee; please order lunch at the bar (refreshments not included) 11.00 Singing the New Album – the Wilsons will sing & discuss all the songs included on their forthcoming album. 12.30 - 13.30 Lunch 13.30 Forty years of singing in multiple harmony – the full Wilsonia 15.15 Tea/coffee break 15.30 Big Sing & discussion featuring songs from the individual repertoires of each of 'the lads'. 16.45 Finish N.B. Booking is recommended as numbers are limited. Maps & accommodation lists will be sent on request.