Current Music Events
People often ask how we manage to consistently attract such quality performers to play here and when we look at some of the star names on this list we begin to wonder ourselves.Actually it’s quite simple, musicians love playing at the Mill because the atmosphere is always so good and our audiences are so passionate about good music. As in the previous newsletter we’ve included a website address, usually a my space site, where you can hear the artist’s music and make up your own mind.All shows start at 8pm and you can buy tickets in person from our shop, via post by sending a cheque or by telephone (01395 568521) using a credit card.
Michael Pickett
May 15th  - Michael Pickett. From Toronto, Michael is one of the great blues musicians - a performer who defines style, substance and musical integrity. A true original.  £8.50  Sold Out Listen here (http://www.michaelpickett.com/)
Bob Fox
May 29th  - Bob Fox. Regularly nominated as Best Folk Singer in the BBC Awards and undoubtedly one of the major artists to emerge from the North East, Bob is an audience favourite wherever he plays.  £8.50 Listen here (http://www.bobfoxmusic.com/)
Atlantic Crossing
June 5th  - Atlantic Crossing. A first time tour for 4 of Canada’s foremost singer/songwriters - Melisa Devost, Corbin Murdoch, Kent McAlister and Sara Macdougall. Should be a wonderfully warm evening.  £8.75  Sold Out Listen here (http://www.melisadevost.com)
Rachel Harrington
June 12th  - Rachel Harrington. From Seattle we welcome an awesome new talent of americana music. Her recent debut album was described by Bob Harris as “absolutely enchanting” and by Mojo as “a significant landmark”  £8.50 Listen here (http://www.rachelharrington.net/home.html)
Stephen Fearing
June 19th  - Stephen Fearing. Yet another gifted Canadian musician! This will be Stephen’s 3rd visit to the Mill and each time he exceeds our expectations. Beautiful voice and sublime guitar playing.  £8.50  Sold Out Listen here (http://www.stephenfearing.com)
Steve Payne with Ian Briggs
June 26th  - Steve Payne with Ian Briggs. Steve is undoubtedly one of the finest guitarists in Britain and a superb singer/songwriter too. He's played with everyone from BB King and Dr John to Paul Brady and Loudon Wainwright but tonight, even better, he teams up with his longtime friend and harmonica legend Ian Briggs to present what promises to be a sizzling session of blues and roots music.  £8.00 Listen here (http://www.steve-payne.net/)
Bex Marshall
July 4th  - Bex Marshall. Bex has a quite remarkable voice that has been likened to Janis Joplin and if you couple that with Hendrix style guitar and a real powerful delivery you can imagine the excitement. This is rootsy blues with a dash of bluegrass and a quality that’s already seen her support Hayseed Dixie on a 28 date sell-out tour of Britain.  £7.50 Listen here (http://http://www.bexmarshall.co.uk)
John Etheridge with Kit Holmes
July 10th  - John Etheridge with Kit Holmes. The former Soft Machine member rightly enjoys a huge reputation throughout the jazz world and beyond and has been described by Pat Metheny as "One of the best guitarists in the world”. He spent years touring with Stephane Grappelli and currently divides his time between solo shows and playing as a duo with John Williams. Tonight he welcomes as special guest, fellow guitarist Kit Holmes – described by the Observer as “an absolute delight”.  £10.00 Listen here (http://www.johnetheridge.com)
Show of Hands
July 17th  - Show of Hands. This special concert is part of a day of Mill activities in partnership with the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. Although Steve Knightley has played here regularly and Phil Beer has joined him, and others, on stage, tonight is the first time Show of Hands has officially played here at the Mill. Featuring the great Amanda Sykes on bass this promises to be a really memorable evening. A recording of this concert will be auctioned on the night to raise funds for SPAB.   £20.00  Sold Out Listen here (http://www.showofhands.co.uk/)
Daniel Smith & T-Bone Taylor
July 24th  - Daniel Smith & T-Bone Taylor. With the possible exception of Jools Holland this guy is the finest boogie woogie piano player in the UK. He simply explodes with energy on everything from driving barrelhouse to authentic downhome blues. Tonight we are fortunate that Daniel is playing with another true original, the precociously talented Chicago-blues guitarist T-Bone Taylor.  £8.00 Listen here (http://www.daniel.smith.hampshire.org.uk/)
Martin Stephenson
July 31st  - Martin Stephenson. He’s managed his own band, The Daintees, for 25 years; he’s toured as a member of Simple Minds, Hothouse Flowers, Aztec Camera and Prefab Sprout (to name but a few); he’s played in just about every country in the world; he always wears one of James Cagney’s hats (true) but most importantly, Martin is a supremely gifted singer, songwriter, musician and certainly one of the finest performers in the UK.  £9.00 Listen here (http://www.myspace.com/martinstephenson)
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