Still Spinning sees Mick Groves perform three shows, weaving together songs and stories from thirty years at the peak of the folk business, including the folk revivial in the sixties, many television series and specials in the seventies, 30 plus albums and tours of West Africa, Australia, USA, Canada and Europe throughout.
The Spinners were defined by their ability to fill the UK’s largest concert halls and get audiences singing along to their wide repertoire, encompassing traditional ballads, Caribbean riffs and new songs that have become folk standards. Somewhat sniffed at by the folk music purists, the ‘other fab four’ nevertheless introduced a generation of young people to the richness and diversity of traditional music. Mick is now based in Devon and is an active member of the local folk scene, as well as still recording CDs.
On May 22nd 2011, The Spinners received a lifetime achievement award from the Acoustic Music Festival of Great Britain.
Still Spinning is at 7.30pm on 11th, 12th and 13th August at St Brides centre in Dalry. Tickets are available through the Fringe and Queen’s Hall box offices at £8 (£6 concession). It’s not quite folk, but it’s most definitely entertaining!
We have two free tickets for the show on either the 12 or 13 August to give away.
Answer the following question by email, putting in the subject line ‘Competition – Still Spinning’
The question is:- Who was the fifth member of The Spinners? (clue – the person is not in the photo!)
You have until 12 noon on Friday 5 August 2011 to send an email to us with your answer. Good Luck!
