Musicians
Alive Music
Ivor Crocker, 41 Channel Lea, Deal, CT14 7UG
A Professional String Quartet with a wide and varied repertoire of
music. Our main work is performing for wedding ceremonies +
receptions, dinners + corporates functions, with occasional
concerts for various organisations.
Contact: Alive Music
Tel: 01304 361470
E-mail: alive.music@virgin.net
Website: http://www.alive-music.co.uk/
Avril Gray
139 Beach Street, Deal, CT14 6JS
Singing teacher. Opera and musical singer.
Tel: 01304 369166
Bassis
72 The Strand, Deal, CT14 7DL
Management, training and business support in the arts. Music and
related arts projects. CD pressing, composition commissions.
Contact: Brian or Annie Spencer-Smith
Tel: 01304 367365
E-mail: bassis72@hotmail.com
Beckett Chamber Trio
3 Churchill Avenue, Walmer, Deal, CT14 7SP
Chamber Trio comprising two flutes and a cello. Repertoire consists
of easy listening classical music and attractive arrangements of
traditional folk songs and ballads.
Contact: Colette Middleton
Tel: 0796 924 5175
E-mail: Colettem2002@aol.com
Carey Rathbone & Bell
Guitar trio specialising in country, rock n roll, blues etc.
Available for functions.
Contact: Steve Glover
Tel: 01304 380069
Email: blindpig184@aol.com
Caroline Franklyn LTCL, GTCL, FTCL, ARCM
St Georges Cottage, 9 Sydenham Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 6PA
Flute, piano and music theory teacher.
Contact: Caroline Franklyn
Tel: 07941 243996
E-mail: cfranklyn@supanet.com
Chris Nixon
10 Frederick Road, Deal, CT14 9HB
Musician/singer - traditional songs and instruments (guitar, banjo,
melodeon, Northumberland smallpipes).
Tel: 01304 369638
E-mail: chrisnixon@nixonc.frederick.co.uk
Clovelly Recordings
1 The Old Cannery, Hengist Road, Deal, CT14 6WY
Recording and distribution company, specialising in Brass, Military
and Choral Music. Website based sales.
Contact: John Perkins
Tel: 01304 239356
Fax: 01304 239356
E-mail: clovellyrecording@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.clovellyrecordings.com/
Deal & Walmer Handelian Society
Beech Tree Cottage, Back Street, Ringwould, CT14 8HL
We present 2 or 3 concerts a year, usually in St Georges Church,
Deal & St Marys Church, Walmer. Rehearsals are on Mondays,
7.30pm in Trinity Church, Union Road, Deal.
Contact: Danielle Middleton
Tel: 01304 373589
E-mail: dwhskent@aol.com
Deal Folk Club
Floor Singers are welcome at this friendly club which meets every
Friday in the Royal Marines Association (RMA Club), Deal (opposite
the bandstand on Walmer Green). We meet at 8.15pm in the upstairs
room and finish at 11pm. Whether you want to join in or just
listen, come along and hear a variety of styles including
traditional folk, blues, contemporary music , unaccompanied
harmonies, singer-songwriters etc. Guest singers every few weeks
and all other Fridays are Singers Nights.
Website: http://www.dealfolkclub.co.uk/
Deal Hoodeners
1 Martindale Crescent, Martin Mill, Dover, CT15 5JU
Traditional Street Musicians
Contact: Steve Grayland
Tel: 01304 369638
E-mail: steve.grayland@virgin.net
Dover Choral Society
25 Hazeldown Close, River, Dover, CT17 0NJ
Choral Music - Rehearsal & performance with professional
orchestra & soloists. Usual concert venue Dover Town
Hall.
Contact: Mrs S M Leeves (Secretary)
Tel: 01304 820149
E-mail: shirley.leeves@ntlworld.com
Dover Souls
c/o 1 Eastbrook Place, Maison Dieu Road, Dover, CT16 1RP
Group of young musicians especially guitarists. Led and tutored by
Bert Osborne . Two CDs available.
Contact: Bert Osborne
Tel: 01304 204450
Fairisle
Local pub and club band, performing Irish / Folk / Skiffle and
Country music.
Contact: Sean Jones
Tel: 01304 205732
E-mail: Sheila.Jones71@ntlworld.com
Graham West
8 Thompson Close, Walmer, Deal, Kent, CT14 7PB
Harp music for that special occasion be it a wedding, corporate
event, reception, dinner or a special party.
Tel: 01304 381713 or 07966 529843
E-mail: gsw57@classicfm.net
Ian Shawcross Band
19 Blenheim Road, Deal, CT14 7AJ
Music for most occasions from a duo to ten-piece, also accoustic
jazz band.
Contact: Ian Shawcross
Tel: 01304 374755
Fax: 01304 374755
Jean Hasse
43 The Marina, Deal, CT14 6NN
Composer and performer of contemporary classical / jazz music,
including soundtracks. Teacher / coach for composing / performing /
percussion workshops in schools and community. Professional
interests: composing for radio, TV, advertising, film and
theatre.
Tel: 01304 382294
E-mail: jh@visible-music.com
Website: http://www.visible-music.com/
John D.Tyler
2 Vernon Place, Deal, CT14 6RL
I have played my cello now for some years with other musicians
(groups or individuals) supporting church services, charity
services, charity fund raising events, private functions or just
for cultural pleasure.
Contact: John or Christine Tyler
Tel: 01304 367387
John Pearsons Blues & Beyond
Masterful twelve string guitar playing/singing firmly rooted in
blues tradition. Probably finest solo blues performer in Europe
today. Also as duo with Jem Turpin, harmonica and as trio with Nana
Tsiboe, G Harnain Master Drummer.
Contact: John Pearson
Tel: 01304 822001
E-mail: john@johnpearsonblues.com
Website: http://www.johnpearsonblues.com/
Kellygreen Productions
8 Harold Street, Dover, Kent, CT16 1SF
Pianist Gillian Greenacre, West End Actress/Singer Marie Kelly
combine with other performers and as a duo in a variety of styles
for cabaret, festivals, corporate functions and special
occasions.
Contact: Marie Kelly
Tel: 01304 202544
Fax: 01304 202544
E-mail: mmkt@viccres.fsnet.co.uk
Lady Caroline Disco
20 Victoria Park, Dover, CT16 1QS
Mobile disco for Weddings-Parties-Birthdays-Childrens
partys-anniversaries-special occasions.
Contact: Caroline Gillings
Tel: 01304 208498
Lisa Barrett-Smith
Flat 1, Latchgate, Castle Bay, Sandgate, Kent CT20 3DU
Local band performing Jazz and Pop music.
Contact: Lisa Barrett-Smith
Tel: 01303 251035
Marie Kelly
8 Harold Street, Dover, CT16 1SF
Lyric soprano, actor, drama director, RADA/Kings College of Music
(Dublin) trained performer. Artistic Director, Dover Youth Theatre,
MA Trinity College, Dublin. Drama and voice workshops, recitals,
concerts.
Tel: 01304 202544
Fax: 01304 202544
E-mail: mmkt@viccres.fsnet.co.uk
Mark 1 Music
1 North Barrack Road, Deal, CT14 7DS
Full range of musical & educational instruments + music school
teaching keyboards, drums, guitar, woodwind & Brass.
Contact: Mark Cutting
Tel: 01304 372020
Fax: 01304 372020
E-mail: info@mark1music.co.uk
Website: http://www.mark1music.co.uk/
Musical Dinosaurs
Sholden Village Hall, New Road, Sholden, Nr Deal
Early years adventures in sounds, movement & images. Active
experiences with music, instruments, body rhythms, movements,
stories & rhymes.
Contact: Robyn Bailey
Tel: 01304 367255
Peter May
29 Grange Road, Deal, CT14 9TT
Traditional Irish Music, songs and Dance tunes for Bar Dances, Pub
gigs, Wakes etc. Also musician sessions and traditional music
tuition.
Contact: Pete May
Tel: 01304 201714
E-mail: petemay@ireland.com
Robyn Bailey
Charter Cottage, 157 Middle Street, Deal, CT14 6LL
Music, art & multicultural workshops. Early years adventures in
sounds, movement and images.
Tel: 01304 367255
Sandwich & District Choral Society
2 The Ramparts, Sandwich, CT13 9ER
Performance of vocal music for the benefit and pleasure of members
& audience.
Contact: Joyce Perry (Hon Secretary)
Tel: 01304 614390
E-mail: joyce.perry@care4free.net
Snowdown Colliery Male Voice Choir
15 Aerodrome Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BT
Participating in festivals and concerts, mainly churches and
village halls. Also participate in open air concerts.
Contact: Chris Johnson
Tel: 01303 891858
E-mail: chrisjohnson100@btinternet.com
Steve Bell
Office 6, 17-23 Queen Street, Deal, CT14 6ET
Folk and blues guitar playing and singing - acoustic or amplified
performances.
Tel: 01304 361396
Fax: 01304 369486
String Sound & Angelic Sounds
14 Celtic Road, Deal, CT14 9EE
Both groups have a vast repertoire of music which enables them to
tailor the engagement to your particular needs. Can work separetly
or together. Please ring for an informal chat.
Contact: Jay O'Neill
Tel: 01304 373140
Stuart Dawes ARCM, ALCM, CERT.ED
48 Kingsdown Road, Walmer, CT14 7LH
Clarinet tuition up to diploma standard and music theory for all
grades, GCSE and A level.
Tel: 01304 369882
E-mail: Stuart@sdawes.fsnet.co.uk
The Amberquartet
Bonners Field, Northbourne Road, Great Mongeham, Deal, CT14
0LD
The Amberquartet - 2 violins, viola and cello, available to play
for weddings etc. Light classical music.
Contact: Sylvia Bowsher
Tel: 01304 369405
Fax: 01304 369405
E-mail: jbowsher@bonnersfield.force9.co.uk
The Becker Ensemble
1 The Old Cannery, Hengist Road, Deal, CT14 6WY
Chamber music group based in Sandwich as "Musicians in Residence at
Sandwich Guildhall". Also music for weddings and special
events.
Contact: John Perkins
Tel: 01304 239356
Fax: 01304 239356
E-mail: beckerensemble@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.beckerensemble.com/
The Dealian Trio
Bonners Field, Northbourne Road, Great Mongeham, Deal, CT14
0LD
The Dealian Trio, violin, viola, cello, play classical and light
classical music for weddings, dinners and celebratory functions.
Music can be tailored to clients requirements.
Contact: Sylvia Bowsher
Tel: 01304 369405
Fax: 01304 369405
E-mail: jbowsher@bonnersfield.force9.co.uk
The Dover Music Centre
c/o Kent Music School, Astley House, Hasting Road, Maidstone, ME15
7SG
The Centre provides vocal & instrumental ensembles for students
of all ages & abilities. The Centre meets every Thursday during
the school term at Dover Grammar School for Girls 3.45 -
6.30pm.
Contact: Mish Kelly
Tel: 01622 691212
Fax: 01622 358416
E-mail: admin@kentmusicschool.org
Website: http://www.kentmusicschool.org/
The Manwood Singers Mixed Choir
c/o Castle Cottage, Richborough, CT13 9JW
A group providing various types of choral music in East Kent and at
various venues in Sandwich & Deal.
Contact: Clare Shaw (Secretary)
Tel: 01304 613816
The Paradise Quartet
The perfect musical choice for your special occasion from banquets,
wedding receptions, conferences and film premieres to complete
concerts.
Contact: Paul Cheneour
Tel: 01304 826526
E-mail: paul@redgoldmusic.com
Vince Martin
105 Middle Street, Deal, CT14 6JW
Guitarist/Singer - Various Music projects.
Tel: 01304 360680
E-mail: vincemartyn@aol.com
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