Hi folks do try to get along to the fabulous DYLAN AND THE DEAD weekend in
Portsmouth THIS WEEKEND! I’ll be doing a book reading and a performance of
one of Dylan’s poems. The weekend is packed with a variety of fantastic and varied acts
drawn from across the world!
TICKET DETAILS: http://webplus.barkingspider.abelgratis.com/tickets
THE DYLAN & THE DEAD convention which will be held over Easter Weekend (Good Friday to Easter Sunday) at The Dockyard Club, Onslow Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 2NH. The weekend features a host of fine performers, and a superb record fair featuring not just many rare and hard to find Dylan items but many other items featuring other artists too.
FRIDAY
On Good Friday (6 p.m- 11.30 p.m ) Woodstock legend BARRY “THE FISH” MELTON (co-founder of Country Joe & The Fish) appears solo, and will also be talking about his collaboration and friendship with Robert Hunter who was not only the lyricist for The Grateful Dead but occasionally Bob Dylan & Barry Melton! Barry will be joined by STEPHANE MISSRI from Paris, who collaborates with Barry in their Paris based band JAMASUTRA, is a genius banjo player, guitarist and singer. Support will be from the top class country blues duo SONS OF THE DELTA, and also DEAD CALM – Theresa Sanders & Colin Goble – will be appearing with a set of Dylan and the Dead material on guitar and accordion, a la Garth Hudson!
BARRY MELTON
SATURDAY
**Saturday afternoon’s headliners (12 noon – 6.p.m ) will be THE BARRY MELTON BAND, with a stellar line-up including STEVE BROWNING (ex PRETTY THINGS), ROB BECKINSALE & MATT WHEATLEY. They’re preceded by REET PETITE (who were part Of Country Joe’s backing band REET PETITE & GONE on his 2001 tour), a multi media production from noted Dylan author CHRIS GREGORY, and the excellent blues singer/guitarist with a difference, KING ROLLO. **Saturday evening (8 p.m -11.30 p.m) THE TERRAPINS headline, performing a mammoth Grateful Dead set – no time for a support
THE TERRAPINS
SUNDAY
**Sunday afternoon (12 noon -6.p.m) the headliners will be the excellent PLEASANTVILLE, preceded by ANDY BROAD and psych folk rockers MARY JANE with special guest KEV ELLIS on harmonica. There will also be another set from DEAD CALM.
**Sunday evening (8.p.m -11.30 p.m) we’re proud to present MILLION DOLLAR BASH, with a great set of music from the pen of Bob Dylan and The Band.
PLEASANTVILLE
MILLION DOLLAR BASH
TICKETS
So don’t delay. book your tickets NOW on our secure Paypal link: http://webplus.barkingspider.abelgratis.com/tickets
**Season ticket (Fri/Sat/Sun): £45
**Friday evening ticket(6 p.m – 11.30 p.m): £12
**Sat/Sun ticket: (12 noon – 6p.m, then 8 p.m -11.30 p.m): £40
**All day Sat ticket (12 noon – 6p.m, then 8 p.m -11.30 p.m): £20
**All day Sun ticket (12 noon – 6p.m, then 8 p.m -11.30. p.m): £20
** Daytime tickets (12 noon – 6 .p.m Saturday or Sunday): £12
Once you’ve paid, you’ll get a confirmation email. Please print it off- or save it on your phone – and bring it along to gain admission..
Any questions please feel free to contact me on spiderpromos@aol.com or via Facebook messenger
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