The Washboard Resonators

Date: Thursday, 11th April 2019
Time: 7:00 pm

FOOTSTOMPING BLUES, RAGTIME, SWING & FOLK MUSIC

Fun, classy and quirky, The Washboard Resonators are a duo that play foot-stomping blues, vaudeville, ragtime, hokum, skiffle, swing and folk like it was in the 1920s, 30s & 40s.   On stage, you can expect a varied and entertaining show with upbeat songs, harmonies, tap dancing and an array of old instruments, including; washboard, resonator guitars, banjo, ukulele, snare drum, suitcase bass drum, spoons and our very own invention—the kazoosaphone.  The duo’s material comprises of both original and carefully arranged traditional numbers by their favourite artists. These artists include; Blind Boy Fuller, Louis Armstrong, Fred Astaire, Robert Johnson, Lonnie Donnegan, Tampa Red and The Washboard Rhythm Kings.   PREVIOUS SHOWS The Washboard Resonators have performed all over the UK. A favourite show of theirs was welcoming in the world’s most famous steam locomotive, The Flying Scotsman at The National Railway Museum.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4HqWhVTW2o

Tickets £10.  Available from the Cafe directly in person, online at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/465598 (10% admin fee applies) or on the door on the night.

Doors open 7pm Gig starts 8pm. BAR ONLY.  NO FOOD SERVED