'Acoustic Roots' Concerts and Club
In 2010 Festival on the Moor is to present a number of concerts in and around some of the oldest and most historic sites in North Yorkshire.
The Concerts, to be held in association with The Churches Conservation Trust, will allow the public to re-discover some of the most beautiful architecture in the county, since some of these ancient buildings fell into disuse and subsequently into the custodianship of the Trust.
The first of the Festival events was a St George's Celebration at St. Andrews Old Church in East Heslerton nr Malton on April 23rd. This was followed with a concert by Canadian Guitarist - Songwriter, Rick Bockner at Skelton Cum Newby Church, Newby Hall ( nr.Ripon), Future events include a Festival of Past Times in and around Old St. Johns Church, Stanwick (nr Richmond) and a rare performance at St. Stephens Old Church, Fylingdales of Richard Grainger's folk opera 'Eye of the Wind' telling the tale of Yorkshire most famous son, the navigator, James Cook.
The Moor Sessions
Festival on the Moor is also working with its Ryedale Folk Weekend partner, the Ryedale Folk Museum to present a series of concerts and events, "The Moors Sessions", throughout the year.
Richard Grainger In Concert
Thursday 2 Sept, 7.30pm
Danby Castle, YO21 2NP
Richard Grainger
The fabulous Jury Rooms are the setting for this intimate concert with Yorkshire’s bard, Richard Grainger. Richard will be previewing songs from his forthcoming new album, as well as the old favourites too, of course.
Also an opportunity to catch Canadian Singer Songwriter, Helen Austin, performing in this area for the first time.
Helen Austin
Tickets £6 / £5 conc (Under 12 free )