PAST EVENTS
"Fantastic!"
"Absolutely brilliant."
"Excellent. Superb artists."
"Great music in a lovely setting. Both artists were great."
"We really enjoyed both very contrasting singers."
"It was very good!"
"Dave Pilla was excellent. Just the sort of music we like."
"Really great, prefer groups though. Nice and warm and bright."
"Can you improve on perfect?"
"Last time I said about not being able to print tickets - not getting email tickets. It worked fine this time (on the PC) last time was on my phone."
[Ed: Tickets have always been emailed to the address you give on the payment form. If they don't arrive it is most likely because that address was erroneous. If tickets don't arrive by email please use the contact form to notify me of this and I will resend the tickets to the address you give.]
[Ed: The site has been modified to make it more smartphone friendly now. The print button now does not appear on mobile screens. Printing is possible on smartphones, for example using Google Cloud. It is a function of the web browser you use and the set-up of your phone not the web site.]
"Would be good if food or drink was available to buy etc as didn't know it was BYOB"
"Maybe drink & food e.g. currys"
[Ed: Sorry but selling food and drink is not going to be possible. Apart from the licencing issues, there is little or no physical space and time during the evening, nor during the set-up and clearing-up, to fit it in. The posters and the email containing the tickets inform about an event being BYOB and an email was issued to the earlier ticket-buyers about this (to the irritation of at least one.) The web site, on this occasion failed to mention it. My apologies for that.]
"Please could you supply some extra cushions!"
[Ed: Yes, there are more cushions available than seats set out for the concerts. We will make sure these are available to those who want them in future. The seating is provided by the venue owners.]
"Keep two distinct halves of about 45-50 mins each with break in middle. Evening rather too long. 10:00pm finish about right."
[Ed: noted. Thank you all for the feedback.]
The Artist
Dave Pilla is a Wirral born singer-songwriter based in Leeds. Drawing comparisons to the likes of Nick Drake, Jose Gonzalez and Damien Rice, Dave performs understated acoustic music that tugs at the heartstrings. With an ability to deliver low-fi, bleak storytelling and catchy hooks, his songs somehow sink in as deeply with the discerning muso as with ears trained on Radio 1.
Press:
“Elevated beyond his peers, Pilla achieves something that his more mainstream alternatives simply cannot; a hand reaches out and takes yours every time you press play on this album. There is an undeniable sense of belonging to his music, as if every track was written for you alone..”
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Eleni Mylona is an artist, born and raised in the beautiful island of Cyprus. Her career started in Athens as a vocalist and expands today as a performer and songwriter based in London.
The stage is a familiar territory to Eleni, with truth and emotional depth delivered in each of her unique and breathtaking performances.
She has collaborated with the famous Greek artists Vicky Mosholiou, Giannis Spanos, Anastasia Moutsatsou, and Morfo Tsaireli, Brazilian composer and producer EdO Portugal, and British artists Michelle and Marcia Escoffery from the outstanding british gospel group "The Escoffery's".
Since 2008, Eleni has been composing music, experimenting with jazz, electronic and world music. As a solo artist she has performed in prestigious music venues in London since 2008, including her performance at Union Chapel in 2010.
As a dynamic and versatile performer, she explores different aspects of performance on stage with an emotionally charged interpretation of lyrics and music, that make each of her live performances compelling to watch. Her devotion in creating striking art has led her to continuous search for self- expression translated in creating music and lyrics, designing and painting her own artwork, finding its most powerful expression on stage. Emotions and life experiences take a new meaning for her, delivering to the audience everything a live performance should stand for.
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The Venue
The Ale House
The Ale House is a delightful and intimate concert venue, with warm acoustics.
Despite its name, there are no bar facilities at The Ale House and events there do not normally make alcoholic drinks available for sale. Most events, however, are bring-your-own. Wine glasses are made available.
The absence of a bar also has the highly desirable effect of ensuring the ‘pindrop’ atmosphere is maintained, with audiences intent only on the music.
In the 16th Century The Ale House was a place to serve ale to the parishioners of Colwall after church services. Nowadays, while having all modern facilities, it retains its ancient charm, with oak beams and leaded windows.
It is situated adjacent to St James the Great Church in Colwall. From the main B4218 going through the main part of Colwall, turn down Mill Lane, which is just north of the railway bridge. Go past Colwall Village Hall and the church is about half a mile further down the lane.
Park in the large car park next to the church and walk through the churchyard to the Ale House.
For reasons of safety parking is not allowed immediately adjacent to the building.
Disabled Access
The Ale House is fully equipped for wheelchair access.
There is a pull-in space by the main door at the south end of the building (shown in the picture) for drop-off.