
Now in its sixth year, and sponsored by Seaton's Solicitors, the organizers are delighted to announce that Gretton shall once again be hosting the popular Rock 'n' Roll with Laughter show.
Steve Ashcroft and Martin Lewis provide the tunes ranging from The Beatles, The Searchers and The Drifters though to Rod Stewart, Carole King, Neil Diamond and John Denver. The comedy comes courtesy of Doug Parker, a well-known Midlands stand-up comic, and proof that you don’t have to be ‘blue’ to be funny.
Taking place at Gretton Village Hall on Sunday 30th August, starting at 7.30pm with a licensed bar until 11pm, tickets cost £10 and are available from Gretton Post Office and Stores. All proceeds from this show will go to the Travers Foundation.
The following fabulous acts have also been confirmed to appear at this year's Gretton Music Festival:
Purple Light District - Friday 28th August, 8pm The Bluebell, High Street - FREE admission
A guitar duo playing hits from the 60s to today;
Fabulous French - Saturday 29th August, 11am, Lydia's Coffee Shop - FREE admission
A fun event aimed at junior festival goers, singing songs in French;
Quantum Print Band Roast - Saturday 29th August, 12noon to 4pm, Gretton Sports Club - FREE admission
Local singing talent of all ages, Corby Radio bus, all day hog roast and barbecue (food charges apply);
Sweet Molly - Saturday 29th August, 4pm, Gretton Sports Club - FREE admission
The best in Irish Trad, covers of The Dubliners, The Fureys and The Pogues;
Frettlyst - Saturday 29th August, 8.30pm, Gretton Sports Club - FREE admission
Covers band featuring the best of Indie, Rock and Pop;
Tatcho Drom - Saturday 29th August, 7.30pm, Gretton Village Hall - £12 per ticket, available from Gretton Post Office and Stores, Musical inspiration for this band is provided by Romany Gypsies, the Balkans and Eastern Europe;
Rocky Roots - Sunday 30th August, 3pm to 8pm, The Talbot - FREE admission
Irish folk duo. The Talbot will also be hosting a 'Cider & Sausage Fest' showcasing eight real ciders and a selection of sausage flavours on the barbecue;
Puccini, Prosecco, Pizza and Passion - Sunday 30th August, 2pm to 4pm, The Yews - £6 per ticket, space is limited, so please call Martin on 01536 770330 or e-mail martin@londoncityopera.co.uk to book a place.
Hosted by impresario Martin McEvoy there will be the chance to hear and see some of the greatest scenes from Puccini, with extracts of La Boheme, Tosca, Madam Butterfly and Turandot.
Open Mic Session - Monday 31st August, from 2pm, The Hatton Arms - FREE admission
Grab a mic and showcase your talent - all ages, abilities, groups or solo artistes welcome!
For further details please visit the Gretton Music Festival Website www.grettonmusicfestival.com
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Press information – Terry Forsey, Gretton Music Festival – 01536 771440