Folk and Roots Presents: Elsie Franklin and the Rockettes
Green Note106 Parkway
Mon 5 Oct · 19:00 · £13
About this event
FOLK AND ROOTS PRESENTS - ELSIE FRANKLIN AND THE ROCKETTES: Elsie Franklin sings and plays acoustic country-blues, ragtime and jazz on her trusty National resonator. She is a rising talent on the UK blues scene, playing all over the country. Learning from her father (renowned blues guitarist, Adam Franklin) and good friend Steve James, Elsie is often praised for her authentic, yet unique take on early blues and jazz, drawing influence from legendary female blues artists such as Memphis Minnie and Bessie Smith. Elsie is joined by Francesca Shaw on double bass and Roni Reeds on drums and washboard ”There’s no doubting that the engaging Elsie Franklin is on an upward trajectory.” Russ Cottee, Blues in Britain “Memphis Minnie, Jo Ann Kelly, now Elsie Franklin…” Dave Kelly Doors open 7pm, Music starts 8.30pm. The venue is mixed seated and standing. Tables are limited, and available on a first come first served basis, so if you’d like a seat, we recommend arriving early!
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