UNCORKED at the Helmsley Arts Centre

There's a new night launching at Helmsley Arts Centre, led by new Artistic Director Em Whitfield Brooks on Friday 17th February. UNCORKED will feature spellbinding sets from three top accoustic acts with fine wines and nibbles in the bar between each act.

The music on the menu at this first UNCORKED event will be:

Beccy Owen: A welcome return to HAC for Beccy, described by the NME as a “delinquent Carole King,” Beccy’s latest album of intent is the self released long player ‘Down With Gravity.’ Produced by Joe Rusby her third album features performances from world-class luminaries such as Kate Rusby, Peter Tickell and Rachael McShane, and is hailed as “a stunning collage of tender romanticism, off-kilter harmonies and disarming rhythms” (Alt Vinyl). Her music has been endorsed by Elvis Costello, who described it as “lovely and original” following Beccy’s live session for BBC Radio 2’s Janice Long. She has performed alongside Maximo Park, Rachael Unthank, Nitin Sawhney, Northern Sinfonia, Bellowhead, Jim Moray and Field Music; she supported the award-winning folk collective Bellowhead on tour, appeared on BBC 2’s The Culture Show, and was nominated for the Performer of the Year award at the Journal Culture Awards. “A fallen, aggrieved, dark angel and a very, very special talent” Music Week. “A soulful, guiding light.” Metro “A real discovery…Gorgeous” – Janice Long, BBC Radio 2. Beccy spends a lot of time these days singing with North East supergroup Sharks Took The Rest, so this is a rare opportunity to catch her mesmerising solo performance.

Dave Keegan: Excellent singer-songwriter, who channels a whole host of left-field pop and rock influences in his melody-driven, bittersweet acoustic songs. Dave’s powerful performance style, versatile voice and compelling songs always hold audiences spellbound. If you haven’t seen Dave perform solo before you’re in for a real treat.

The Cornshed Sisters: these four singers, hailing from Tyne and Wear, offer a stunning and original blend of guitar pop, folk tales, protest songs, piano ballads and gospel. Their sound is magical, with songs displaying a healthy disregard for unity of subject matter. One of their singers Liz Corney was a huge hit with Icene at Helmsley Arts Centre last year. Recently signed by London-based label Memphis Industries, this appearance is part of a tour to highlight the release of their first album Tell Tales on 9th April. The future is bright for this group - you’ll see them here first… Uncorked @ Helmsley Arts Centre Friday 17th Feb 7.30pm Tickets: £9 - includes free glass of wine Box Office: 01439 771700 or book online.