The
Bishops Stortford Acoustic Club
at South Mill Arts Centre
1-3, South Road, Bishops Stortford, Herts.
CM23 3JG
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2026
THURSDAY
20th
August 2026
TRIPLE
HEADLINE SHOWCASE
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Hello Acoustic Clubbers When we try something that has been a
success in the past, it is always great that when we repeat it, it is more
successful. Our Triple Headline Showcase last time was just that. We could
not have asked for three more diverse and highly entertaining acts to feature
for sure Bruce Watson Based in Melbourne, Bruce performs around
Australia and internationally at festivals, clubs and other venues. Like most
Australian travelling performers he delivers a brilliant set of joyful and
thoroughly engaging songs and anecdotes embellished with witty lyrics and
energetic presentation. He has the power to move audiences to tears. He is a
masterful craftsman of songs, be they evocative and heart wrenching, or
side-splittingly funny. A wonderful wordsmith, lyricist and without he
accomplished guitar work would pass for an expressive poet.
Bruce’s captivating live performance is
enriched by his powerful personal songs, occasionally funny but creating a
genuine and joyous relationship with audiences. He is returning in late 2027 or early 28
and we hope to welcome him back. John and Danny McCarthy This father and son duo of John and Danny
are a real treat.They encapsulate what the Acoustic Club is all about in that
we encourage people to step forward and then step up. John is one of those
solid performers who has a set of his treasured songs. We first encountered
Danny at our Young Players Nights, switching between guitar and bass, being
part of combinations of young players who spread their wings and will play
with anyone at any time, building both experience and reputation.
Together they performed some fantastic
classic songs and we were delighted to welcome them for their first headline
performance at the club. Their large following arrived, looking forward to
their performance, and were not disappointed. The Gillies The Gillies and their songs have been
described as ‘Music for your graveside’. But that is not a scintilla of a
description of their performance. True, there's darkness in there but the
graveside is only a feature of their music. Their approach to traditional
music is assured and delightful. Their lyrics leave the audience to make up
their own mind and invite reflection on life, love, loss and the moments that
confirm our existence.
They can convey all that in just one song;
their whole performance is so much more. Their sound flits between the
ethereal and gritty down-home reality. Delivered with unaffected clarity,
their work that is not your run of the mill performance. The come with an
astounding reputation and we were delighted by the performance. |
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Opening support was provided by Host and
M/C Bill Tarran. Grateful thanks to Thomas for his sterling work on the Sound
Desk. Also, much appreciation to all the staff and volunteers who go to make
the SMA such a wonderful welcoming venue. |
