Lead Belly Fest has announced Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex attendance at the Royal Album Hall in the Royal Box on Monday 15th June for Lead Belly Fest, a tribute concert dedicated to the life of work of folk-blues singer, songwriter and guitarist Lead Belly.
HRH Countess of Wessex attends in support of Shooting Star Chase Children’s Hospice, an official charity partner of Lead Belly Fest. HRH Countess of Wessex is the Royal Patron of Shooting Star Chase Children’s Hospice, a leading charity for young people with life-limiting conditions and their families.
Joining the fantastic line-up will be Tom Paley who last performed with Lead Belly at Carnegie Hall in 1949 (Lead Belly’s last ever concert) thus creating a historical moment on stage and a memorable event for distinguished guests that include Terika Dean, the great niece of Lead Belly, and Norah Guthrie, daughter of Woody Guthrie.
Also announced on the bill, American guitarist, banjo and fiddle player Josh White Jr. whose father (Josh White) sang at Lead Belly’s funeral.
Performing on the night alongside Tom Paley and Josh White Jr will be Van Morrison, Eric Burdon, Jools Holland, Ruby Turner, Paul Jones, Billy Bragg, Blues Inc. (feat. Mick Rogers), Dennis Locorriere, Gwen Dickey, Laurence Jones, Slim Chance, Eric Bibb, Gemma Ray and Walter Trout who will unite together to celebrate a night of blues classics.
Lead Belly Fest is a tribute festival with a difference; a night dedicated to the life and works of the iconic folk-blues singer, songwriter and guitarist, Lead Belly, whose ability to perform a vast repertoire of songs influenced the likes of Kurt Cobain and Led Zeppelin to name but a few. The one night only event at The Royal Albert Hall, will feature an array of attractions including a photo exhibition and original Lead Belly memorabilia (In his notebooks, Cobain listed Lead Belly's "Last Session Vol. 1" as one of the 50 albums most influential to the formation of Nirvana's sound).
Throughout the evening, fans will be treated to performances celebrating Lead Belly’s musical genius, with hits such as "Goodnight, Irene," "Rock Island Line," "Midnight Special," and "Backwater Blues." Lead Belly Fest will take place on Monday 15th June at The Royal Albert Hall.
Ticket information:
Tickets on sale from now via www.leadbellyfest.com or from:
Royal Albert Hall Box Office 020 7589 8212 www.royalalberthall.com
Bookings Direct 0844 338 0000 www.BookingsDirect.com
Prices £50 - £150. Tickets are subject to booking fee.
For tickets and more information please visit:
www.leadbellyfest.com
