Music Day 2026Your Entertainers
Bands, Groups and Vocalists
Alan West
Alan West is regarded as having one of the finest country music voices to come out of the UK. With a repertoire that features interpretations of familiar country, Americana & folk classics and an introduction to not so familiar songs
and indeed songwriters, he has moved audiences across the world. This weekend he’s joined by Adam Sweet on guitar and Nick Bayes on electric bass.
Expect an intimate, relaxed, unique and engaging performance from a master of his craft.
"If you are true to the music, the music will be true to you, and Alan West is very much the embodiment of that for me" – Bob Harris OBE, BBC Radio 2
“Alan West is a UK Treasure. His masterful interpretation of both classic and original Americana songs, together with his easy-going stage demeanour, gives the impression of a laid back, front porch musical presentation, but with the professionalism that very few can carry off so effortlessly.”
EXMOUTH A CAPPELLA
Church
JEREMY HUGGETT'S "BACK TO THE 60S" BAND
Village Hall
A Ladies' close four part harmony chorus, which has been singing all genres of songs
since 2005 - from Queen to Elbow, as well as older songs too.
Their Musical Director is Valerie Harvey,
Jeremy Huggett’s Sounds of the 60s The Sounds of the 60s does exactly what it says on the tin and plays all your
favourite hits from the 1960s. The band is led by Kevin Grenfell, Trombone, Trumpet and Vocals with
Richard Hughes Keyboard and Vocals, Howard Gregory Guitar, Simon Smith Double Bass and
Steve Street Drums
Playing music from all your favourite artists including The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Tom Jones, Dusty Springfield,
The Monkees, Beach Boys, Troggs and The Animals, this versatile band is great for both listening and dancing.
So, come along and be transported back to the wonderful era of the Swinging Sixties with Jeremy Huggett’s
Sounds of the 60s.
Jurassix
1.15 - 1.45 Tuckers Arms & 3.45 - 4.15 Village Hall
Our journey began back in 2011, when the founding members of Jurassix were all singing in local choirs. Us boys tried singing a few sea shanties and realised we had a real appreciation of shanty music. We tried a few "turn up and sing" events and discovered that people liked listening to our brand of shanty singing so Jurassix was born. Choosing a name was easy....., we all live on the Jurassic Coast, there was originally six of us, we are all of a certain age, so that’s how Jurassix became the name of our shanty band.
Yann Mahdjoub Laurie Light David Jones Rebecca Willson Nick White
These Exeter based musicians have wide-ranging individual backgrounds in classical music, traditional jazz, rock, blues, country, ragtime and roots, all drawn together by the shared pleasure of playing gypsy jazz and hot swing.
Performing to acclaim at festivals such as Dart Music Festival, Upton Jazz, Bude Jazz, Jazz Jurassica, numerous arts centres including Bridport, TCAT, Ilminster and Bridgwater, jazz clubs and private events and for three years running at The Royal Albert Hall's 'Verdi Italian Kitchen' for their prestigious Valentine's Day event.
They have built a reputation for their mix of ‘Hotclub’ favourites, jazz standards, soulful ballads, Latin swing, the occasional film theme or classical score! Toe-tapping rhythms and virtuoso melody lines combine in a performance with all the verve and joy that makes this music so irresistible.
“We loved having you - absolutely brilliant performance!” Jazz Jurassica
“A great performance. We hope to have you to play again soon!” Tiverton Community Arts Theatre
“…this is a rare treat. This lot are magnificent.” Danny Gladstone, ‘The Glad’, London SE1.
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La Vie en Rose
St. Peter's Church 11.30 - 1.00pm
Saxminster
MAGGIE REEDAY QUARTET
3.30 - 5.0pm ST PETER'S CHURCH
Maggie Reeday is one of the finest vocalists in the South West. Starting out as a resident singer in a local band,
quickly appearing on a succession of shows for ITV, alongside Jim Davidson, Paul Daniel’s, Atomic Kitten.. she
later appeared at the London Palladium. in a Royal variety show for the late Queen Mother. She also enjoyed a six
week residency for Westcountry tv, on a show called Langsford late,hosted by presenter Ruth Langsford..
Maggie’s love affair with Jazz began many years ago, and she has since earned an excellent reputation ,working
with some amazing world class musicians in that field “Ms Reeday has all the ingredients that a Jazz Singer
requires.. good intonation, a powerful voice, with plenty in reserve if necessary “..Jazz journal international..
Maggie will be accompanied by stellar musicians James Clemas - piano
Jim Rintoul - Bass and Coach York - drums
Distinctive silky, close harmony vocals are the hallmark of Shirley and Sharon, these two Bridport singer /songwriters.
With the occasional cover thrown into the mix, a typical performance combines folk and country, swing and rock, with a
dash of humour, too. Whatever happens, these ladies love to entertain! 2024 appearances – Bridport Charter Fair,
Dalwood Music day, Wimborne, Bridport and Lyme Regis folk festivals, private gigs and celebrations in the South-West.
" the beautiful vocals and stunning close harmonies of this Bridport duo will transport you on a musical trip to blissful joy”
. Camelot Music Check out the SHIRAZ diary on www.facebook.com/Shirazsinging or contact Shirley on 01308 424289 for
private bookings.
Elizabethan Lute Songs of John Dowland
sung by Sue King and accompanied by multi- instrumentalist and
Band Leader, Steve Graham (Sunset Cafe Stompers
Saxminster is a band of some twenty local saxophonists who play under the direction of our Musical Director, Alison Davies. We have been in existence for about 16 years and have built up a repertoire exceeding 120 pieces most of which have been arranged by our lead soprano saxophone player, Jon Garvey. At the Dalwood Music Day we will be playing a lovely variety of pieces tending towards the “Big Band” spectrum and hope that all will be delighted with our performance
SHIRAZ
12.50- 1.10 Church Cottage Garden (next to Hall)
and 2. 10 - 2.30 and 3.20 - 3.40
SUE KING
3.15 - 4.00 Tuckers Arms Garden
SUE KING – SINGER/GUITARIST Sue - when performing solo - sings folk, country, “oldies” (including 60s’
music) ballads and “silly ditties. She plays an electro-acoustic guitar, as an accompaniment to her voice. She is a
singer, first snd foremost. And especially enjoys singing Celtic Folk and Folk Rock. She has recorded 5 albums of
folk songs, in collaboration with musician friends, one of country music and several of classic ballads, including
bluegrass music, and Elizabethan lute songs. When not singing and playing her guitar she enjoys teaching guitar
and ukulele, ringing church bells and walking. She is also a member of a choral ensemble specialising in Early
Church music. Sue loves all styles of music
SUE KING & STEVE GRAHAM
St. Peter's Church 1.30 - 2.00pm
