“It’s, It’s The Bluegrass Blitz – 3 Nights Of Smokin’ Hot Bluegrass, Old Time, & Americana Taff Rapids Stringband

Square Roots Promotions & TWR Proudly Present 3 exclusive seated Sunday shows, up close and personal in The Edge Of The Wedge, with some of the finest Americana artists from around the world. Tickets limited to 60 only per show.

Sunday January 19th 2025 – Showman & Coole (of The Lonesome Ace Stringband, Canada)

Sunday January 26th 2025 – Taff Rapids Stringband (Wales)

Sunday February 2nd 2025 – AD Scruffs (England) / Jonas & Jane (England)

The Wedgewood Rooms (Edge Of The Wedge)
147b Albert Rd,
Southsea,
Portsmouth, PO4 0JW.

Tickets for each show are £15 each (advance), but you can also buy a 3 show ticket for £40 which will save you £5!

Tickets at www.wedgewood-rooms.co.uk

OR physical tickets available ONLY in Harbour Records, High Street, Emsworth.

Doors 7.00pm, Show Starts 7.30pm.

Showman & Coole

Super deluxe fiddle, banjo and song! Through 20 years and a couple of thousand shows together in bands such as The Foggy Hogtown Boys and The Lonesome Ace Stringband, John Showman and Chris Coole have developed a deep and instinctual musical bond. Their music lurks in a truly unique space that is somewhere on the outskirts of old-time, bluegrass and folk. The songs of Hank Williams, John Hartford, Dock Boggs and The Band share space with the fiddle tunes of Eck Robertson and Ed Haley. The duos original songs and tunes take in all these vistas and paint something both personal and timely.

“These guys cook with fire! Infectious!” (Americana Highways)

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Taff Rapids Stringband

Rising bluegrass sensation from Cardiff, this dynamic four-piece ensemble has channeled they influences from the bluegrass forefathers right up to the progressive bands such as The Punch Brothers. And yes, Taff Rapids have a Canadian up front on vocals / banjo, and a Scot on fiddle! Invited by the International Bluegrass Music Association to take part in their prestigious World Of Bluegrass event, Taff Rapids Stringband is poised to become a powerhouse in the realm of bluegrass music.

“Electrifying performances, rich harmonies and unmatched instrumental prowess!” (Acapela)

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A.D.Scruffs with special guests Jonas & Jane

A.D.Scruffs are a roots americana string band hailing from Bristol, and beginning to build a live reputation as a ‘must see’ act – with a foot stomping collection of ear-worm infested originals and a storming stage presence! Fronted by Jake A.D. and Willygoat Scruff, these two combine their love of folk music from traditions the world over with a dedication to storytelling through the art of song. From the chiming mandolin, the frailing of the banjo and the slide of the dobro, you’ll find yourself lost in the soundscape that’s being sketched out as you watch the band in their natural element: lost in music!

“Had the Maverick Festival crowd rocking from start to finish!” (Square Roots)

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Jonas & Jane

Jonas & Jane are Charlie Jonas and Katherine Jane, who discovered a mutual passion for bluegrass music on a trip to Texas, and this has moulded them into the harmony driven and bluegrass influenced folk duo that they are today.

“Exceptional!” (RnR Magazine)

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