Uckfield Civic Centre, TN22 1AE
Time: 8pm Tickets: £8
THE UCKFIELD FESTIVAL CEILIDH WITH THE SUSSEX PISTOLS
A lively and enthusiastic band with a wealth of experience, the Sussex Pistols have
been playing music together since the early 1990s. Their infectious rhythms and foot-tapping
music guarantee another enjoyable Uckfield Festival event. Vic Smith, the caller,
chooses appropriate dances from his wide repertoire to suit the abilities and experience
of the dancers. Vic plays guitar and mandolo. He has been involved in folk music
activities for more than 40 years as singer, folk dance band musician and caller.
Along with Jim Marshall, he edits "The Sussex Folk Diary". Ian Kearey was founder
member and bass and guitar player for The Oyster Band. Dave Levett has worked with
a great variety of country and folk rock, blues and rock bands over the years. He
plays bass guitar, banjo, melodeon, whistle, piano, slide guitar, mandolin and tiple.
Ben Paley has been playing the traditional music of Sweden, Ireland and the USA (as
well as blues, jazz and rock of various kinds) on his fiddle since he was six. Bing
Lyle is the powerhouse of the band with his mighty accordion playing. He started
his musical career as a chorister at Canterbury Cathedral, which gave him a lasting
love of modal music. He plays accordion, piano, flute and guitar, and is a singer
and composer. Tina Smith plays English concertina. She has been involved with folk
music for over 40 years, both as a musician and an organiser.
A brilliant band. Come and listen or come and dance, but come.
Lourdes Hall, St. Philip’s RC Church, TN22 5DJ
2pm-3pm. Tickets £2 per child, adults free. Pay on the door.
STORYTELLING FOR CHILDREN OF ANY AGE
BY Bernard Tagliavini
2pm – 3pm Stories from around the world for all ages, with Bernard Tagliavini, including
puppets and music
