Eliza Carthy's Generations Saturday 4th June, 2016. 8pm, Sage Gateshead

A great evening of European Folk Music

hosted by Eliza Carthy

The legendary Varttina

The astonishing voice & violin of Iva Bittova

 The percussive genius of  Mauro Durante

Greek lutist Martha Mavroidi

Ensemble 

#OldGadgee & Iva Bittova

Grace Petrie at The Cumberland Arms Saturday, June 18, 2016

The #Gadgees were invited to this gig by #YoungGadgees inspired by her anti-austerity/LGBT politics

This #Gadgee had only heard her contributions on BBCR4 comedy shows but was enthralled & entertained by her humour, caustic wit, verbal dexterity & musical  ability, a veritable feminist Jake Thackray, & that is praise indeed.

Mbongwana Star & Estere at Sage Gateshead 11/06/2016

Mbongwana Star plus Estère

Mbongwana Star from Kinshasha played the Sage Gateshead, ably supported by Estere from New Zealand

Estere's support slot provided an electronic starter for the main event with a great vocal delivery, "How to pay the rent" & "Eye Spy" being the highlights, but this #Gadgee would like to see her fronting a live band.

Having seen Staff Benda Bilili, this solo  #Gadgee was looking forward to this gig & Mbongwana Star

delivered a joyous set full of vibrant rhythms & danceable tunes. I am sure they will continue where they left off in their fromer guise & enjoy a fruitful summer on the festival circuit.

The young #Gadgees enjoyed too