Ebberston Village Hall, 56 Main Street, Ebberston, Scarborough
Gareth's Solo Christmas Acoustic Show - bringing a welcome oasis of acoustic calm amongst the busiest of seasons. Armed with fresh interpretations, arrangements and melodies, and with a little background on the writers themselves, he hits the road this Advent, aiming to uncover some of the original potency and impact of familiar seasonal music.
Adults £12.00, Children £6.00
“A troubadour evening of exceptional musical storytelling to gather folk together and inspire the collective imagination.”
Gareth Davies-Jones - singer, songwriter, story-teller and producer has been writing, recording and performing as a professional musician for twenty years. Armed with a rich distinctive voice and two decades of perceptive, compelling songwriting spanning sixteen solo and collaborative albums, “All Things Come” sets out to share a life in song-writing to warm the heart and soul.
Additional Booking information from the host: "This is a private house event so no entry charge, but as Gareth is a professional performer on tour we invite donations (suggested £12 per person). We'll provide some light refreshments, and you may bring your own choice of drinks. We expect a full house, so book early: send us a message to reserve your place! Direct message, or Email duffandrew@btinternet.com " See link below for further details.
The Ballroom, Minsteracres Retreat Centre, Minsteracres, Consett, DH8 9RT
Welcome to Minsteracres where we hope you'll enjoy a peaceful and entertaining evening performance of Christmas songs and carols in the company of Tynedale based singer-songwriter Gareth Davies-Jones. The event is part of his Christmas Acoustic Tour 2023.
Gareth says: "Every year I’ve been putting aside time in December to do some very special gigs on the theme of Advent and Christmas. Music has always been an integral part of the Christmas season for me, yet often the carols and songs drift by on a high street wave of over-familiarity that takes away the original potency and impact their writers intended. So, armed with fresh interpretations, arrangements and melodies, and with a little background on the writers themselves, I hit the road with some of the best known seasonal works. There’ll be a few singalongs and some musical surprises, but most of all the intent is to help people listen afresh and encounter the wonder and mystery that perhaps goes missing in an increasingly commercial incarnation of Christmas."
Tonight's concert will be presented in The Ballroom at Minstreacres. Please drive up to the house where there is plenty of parking available and use the main entrance to the building where you will be directed to the venue.
A bar will be available (card or cash) serving mulled wine, mince pies and a selection of drinks. PLEASE NOTE: Doors open at 7.00pm and the music will begin at 7.30PM. Thank you.
General Admission Tickets £12.50
Gareth's Solo Christmas Acoustic Show - bringing a welcome oasis of acoustic calm amongst the busiest of seasons. Armed with fresh interpretations, arrangements and melodies, and with a little background on the writers themselves, he hits the road this Advent, aiming to uncover some of the original potency and impact of familiar seasonal music.
Tonights concert is a private House Concert event. If you'd like to organise a House Concert with Gareth in your part of the world then please get in touch via info@garethdavies-jones.com for more details. They're easy to arrange and a great way to gather your community together.
Gareth's Solo Christmas Acoustic Show - bringing a welcome oasis of acoustic calm amongst the busiest of seasons. Armed with fresh interpretations, arrangements and melodies, and with a little background on the writers themselves, he hits the road this Advent, aiming to uncover some of the original potency and impact of familiar seasonal music.
Tonights concert is a private concert event. If you'd like to organise a concert with Gareth in your part of the world then please get in touch via info@garethdavies-jones.com for more details.
Join Semibreve Collective for what has now become our Annual Festive Concert! Hosted in the atmospheric surroundings of St Oswin's Church in Wylam, Northumberland, we invite you to immerse yourself in a magical musical atmosphere as we showcase some of your favourite Christmas music spanning contemporary, classical and folk to delight all ages. We'll have arrangements of well known carols and Christmas tunes, with the odd seasonal pop classic wrapped around some of the best/worst Christmas cracker jokes we can rustle up from underneath the tinsel ! Gather your loved ones and join us for an evening filled with music, laughter, and festive cheer. We can't wait to see you there! Bronnie, Gareth, Katie and Annie x
Adults: £12.50 Early bird, Children: £6.00 Earlybird (til 4th December)
Gareth, Yvonne and David team up to perform a selection of original and traditional Christmas songs as part of their Advent Acoustic Tour 2023.
Tickets details to be confirmed soon.
Gareth rejoins 'Howay The Lasses' for a special night at Sunderland's atmospheric venue Seventeen Nineteen: "We cant wait to welcome Howay the Lasses to Seventeen Nineteen so we can learn about and celebrate amazing women from the North East. Singer and accordionist Annie Ball, father and daughter singer-songwriter combination Gareth and Bronwen Davies-Jones, and cellist Katie Tertell began working together during the lockdown of 2021. The result is an engaging and original canon of material in tribute to the lives of historical characters such as engineer Rachel Parsons and mathematician Janet Taylor as well as contemporary figures like artist Sheila Graber. Based in and around Newcastle Upon Tyne/Northumberland ‘Howay The Lasses’ have set out to share through original song how these characters have inspired and shaped the region and the wider world. Their music weaves together a rich tapestry of traditional sounds and musical landscapes with each musician bringing their unique style and creative background to surround and elevate the accomplishments and adventures of these special women."
"...a moving paean to the lives of women from the North-East of England, from the fêted to the altogether more obscure.. ear-catching three-part vocal harmonies.. an uplifting foot-tapping delight.” Songlines Magazine (4 Stars)
“Blows struck and awareness raised, Howay The Lasses adds another keystone to the North East musical legacy.” At The Barrier
Tickets now on sale with Early Bird reductions.
£15.00 Early Bird Price (£17.50 General Admission)
Stokesley Songfest 2024 : Stokesley Methodist Church, High Street, Stokesley, TS9 5AD
Gareth rejoins 'Howay The Lasses' for Stokesley Songfest. We'll also be doing a songwriting workshop on the Saturday early afternoon. See https://www.teessidemusicsociety.org/songfest for more details.
Singer and accordionist Annie Ball, father and daughter singer-songwriter combination Gareth and Bronwen Davies-Jones, and cellist Katie Tertell began working together during the lockdown of 2021. The result is an engaging and original canon of material in tribute to the lives of historical characters such as engineer Rachel Parsons and mathematician Janet Taylor as well as contemporary figures like artist Sheila Graber.
Based in and around Newcastle Upon Tyne/Northumberland ‘Howay The Lasses’ have set out to share through original song how these characters have inspired and shaped the region and the wider world. Their music weaves together a rich tapestry of traditional sounds and musical landscapes with each musician bringing their unique style and creative background to surround and elevate the accomplishments and adventures of these special women."
"...a moving paean to the lives of women from the North-East of England, from the fêted to the altogether more obscure.. ear-catching three-part vocal harmonies.. an uplifting foot-tapping delight.” Songlines Magazine (4 Stars)
“Blows struck and awareness raised, Howay The Lasses adds another keystone to the North East musical legacy.” At The Barrier
Tickets now on sale with Early Bird reductions.
Woodstock Baptist Church, High Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire
JUST ANNOUNCED: Rearranged date - Thursday 18th April 2024. All previously purchased tickets remain valid for new date. Thankyou
“A troubadour evening of exceptional musical storytelling to gather folk together and inspire the collective imagination.”
Gareth Davies-Jones - singer, songwriter, story-teller and producer has been writing, recording and performing as a professional musician for twenty years. Armed with a rich distinctive voice and two decades of perceptive, compelling songwriting spanning sixteen solo and collaborative albums, “All Things Come” sets out to share a life in song-writing to warm the heart and soul.
Ticketing Details: £12.00 via link below. For more information visit www.woodstockbaptistchurch.org.uk or email wbcenquiry@woostockbaptistchurch.org.uk
Gareth's work as a gigging musician covers a variety of tours with different musical projects. You can book him solo, with a band or as a duo/trio act. Listed below are some of the options for different shows you can choose:-
For many years I’ve been performing concerts in the comfort of supporters homes. The concept of the ‘Living Room Gig’ is very simple - take a professional musician, provide a cosy corner in a friendly living room, invite a select audience, add some food and drink…… and you have the perfect evening out by staying in !
There’s more information about what’s involved in organising the gigs below. But first………
…..don’t take my word for it. Listen to some audio from audience members, hosts and the artist.
The Audience Interview 1
The Audience Interview 2
The Audience Interview 3
The Audience Interview 4
The Hosts Interview 1
The Hosts Interview 2
Every year I’ve been putting aside time in December to do some very special gigs on the theme of Advent and Christmas. Music has always been an integral part of the Christmas season for me. Yet often the carols and songs drift by on a high street wave of over-familiarity that takes away the original potency and impact their writers intended. So, armed with fresh interpretations, arrangements, melodies, and with a little background on the writers themselves, I hit the road with some of the best known seasonal works intent on helping people to look again. And you know, year on year people have said to me how they appreciated some time away from the inevitable hustle and bustle, to sit back and re-engage with the wonder of Advent and Christmas. The gigs are usually intimate, cosy events in atmospheric venues. The aim is to enjoy the music, hear the stories, relax in good company and reconnect with a story that has often been buried too deeply amongst our headlong rush to December 25th.
The albums that accompany the tour ("Nine Lessons" and "The Darkest Midnight in December") are available to sample/purchase in the MUSIC section of the website.
For more information about the Christmas Acoustic Tour please download the PDF or contact at info@garethdavies-jones.com
Join award winning songwriter-musicians Bill Jones and Gareth Davies-Jones for an engaging evening of original and traditional songs each with their own unique story. Bringing a range of instruments, wit and wisdom the pair combine over 30 years of touring experience to guide you through an eclectic mix of musical tales, old and new. Come and be entertained by tales of daring and disaster, songs of love and laughter, and ballads full of ghostly characters and murderous intrigue, with Jones and Jones: The Story and The Song.
BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner Bill (Belinda) Jones (accordion, piano) is renowned for her beautiful voice and memorable, catchy songs. Based in Sunderland but with roots in Staffordshire and India, Bill spent the early 2000s touring across the UK, USA and Japan, and released three acclaimed albums. Fifteen years after taking a short break, Bill returned to the folk scene last year, with the release of her fourth album Wonderful Fairytale.
Sony Radio Award winning singer-songwriter Gareth Davies-Jones has been described as one of the UK’s best kept musical secrets. A musician in the troubadour tradition with over 10 albums to his name including numerous collaborations and residencies, Gareth has graced stages and venues across the UK and Ireland with his rich soulful vocals, keen sense of melody and accomplished guitar playing.