A group of Burnham-On-Sea music promoters has saved the future of the town’s annual ‘Under A Summer Moon’ concert.
The popular outdoor concert was left in apparent jeopardy after last year’s event was judged a wash-out after bad weather.
But Jamie Roberts of the Old Pier Tavern, Gordon Clayton and Jeff Ham of Burnham Rock, and Malcolm’s PAs, have stepped in to save the event.
The group, known as ‘Alfresco Events’ (pictured above), have this week unveiled the line-up of musicians scheduled to play at the 2008 concert, which will be held at Burnham’s BASC Ground on Saturday 26th July.
Opening the show will be ‘Wilderland’ (pictured right) from North Devon, playing a mix of folk, punk, celtic rock and American roots. Wilderland is a solo artist that has been described by many as ‘Shane Mcgowan Meets Woody Guthrie’.
‘Geno Washington and his Ram Jam Band’ will be topping the bill. Geno is generally acknowledged as the leading soul artist in the UK. Geno and his Ram Jam Band were responsible for the third longest staying chart LP in the 1960s, which spent 48 weeks in the British top 20 album chart). During Geno’s successful career, he has been supported by Jimmy Hendrix, The Cream and Pink Floyd on his various tours.
Supporting Geno are 60’s rock sensation ‘The Move’ featuring Bev Bevan on drums and Trevor Burton, lead guitar and vocals. The Move have had nine top twenty singles, including ‘Night of Fear’, ‘Flowers in the Rain’, ‘Blackberry Way’, and are currently being featured by Radio One as the first band to ever be played on the station.
The organisers are also negotiating with a special guest and hope to be announcing further bands over the next few weeks.
Bearing in mind the problems of 2007, provision has been made to put the event under cover in case of more poor weather.
Tickets are on sale now, priced £12.50 in advance from GC Music and the Old Pier Tavern. Credit card sales are welcome on 01278 783161.
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Pics: Mike Lang
