David Ward Maclean "3 in the round" with Samantha Whates and Matt Kebbell

Date: 23/05/08

Location: Cityscreen Basement, York

This is the first of a planned series of concerts, in various venues, amplified or unplugged, inspired by my lovely friend Edwina Hayes, who did an in-the-round concert at the Half Moon when I supported her there. The idea is not to do a set each, but to share the stage and swap songs, which makes for a very relaxed evening. For the first one at the Cityscreen I’ve asked back my truly wonderful friend Samantha Whates (in my top friends), who has the most stunning voice and wonderful songs and wowed York listeners on her previous 2 visits, and Matt Kebbell, also from London, also in my top friends, who has just completed a remarkable album. Check them out…. Book online at www.picturehouses.co.uk or tel. 0871 704 2054.

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