LOCAL musician and writer, Vicki Burke, is to launch her new album upstairs at the Three Swans on Monday 28th March at 7.30pm with a special evening of music, chat and readings.
After the success of her book launch last month, Vicki is swiftly moving forward with her CD, the companion to the book, called Beauty in the Beast – A Musical Journey into the Labyrinth. This beautiful collection of songs have been written for harp and voice and been recorded with a full band composed of some of the best musicians from the South West and beyond.
Vicki will be joined by violinist Gina Griffin and bassist Helen Seymour recreating songs from the album live in the intimate upstairs room at the Three Swans. The CD also features Mike Hoddinott on drums and Anders Olinder on keyboards, two superb musicians.
Vicki said, “I feel so honoured to have all these amazing musicians playing on my album, I’ve worked with all of those involved in many bands so bringing them together for this project was a real treat.
“The songs take people on a journey of reconciliation and although the path is not an easy one, the listener is taken to a place offering positive choices bringing inspiration and hope. The CD, which comes as a double album pack, includes a musical spoken word journey which together with the songs is already grabbing attention from critics and has been quoted as being: ‘a profoundly moving experience’, ‘fundamentally inspiring’ and ‘quite unique!’”
During the performance Vicki will tell stories explaining how this project came into being and also be reading from the book. There will be a chance for Q&A and being at the Three Swans there will be a lovely selection of wines and beers available at the bar.
Places are limited so please book your place by emailing keystothegoldencity@yahoo.co.uk or private message Vicki Burke on Facebook.
You can also turn up on the night and take your chance with getting a seat. Vicki’s last album launch in 2017 was totally oversubscribed with standing room only so it’s best to book in advance.
Following the launch Vicki and her musicians will be taking the new work on tour so catch them in her hometown while you can.
![Town-wide programme brings month of social activities in May
A month-long programme of activities and events is set to take place across the town in May as part of an initiative encouraging residents to connect with themselves, each other and local places.
The scheme, Frome Connects, will run throughout the month and includes a mix of social activities, creative events and informal meet-ups in community spaces.
Highlights include the return of Dress Up Fridays, which began during lockdown and invites people to wear formal clothing or fancy dress and turn the town into their catwalk each Friday.
Set-piece moments include a Kate Bush-themed flashmob (Running Up That [Catherine] Hill) on 30th May, followed by a bell peal at St John’s Church where the bells will play Running Up That Hill.
There will also be a whole-town drone photo on Friday 30th May, with everyone encouraged to ‘look up’ at around 12.30pm.
Read more on our website, the link is in our bio.
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A month-long programme of activities and events is set to take place across the town in May as part of an initiative encouraging residents to connect with themselves, each other and local places.
The scheme, Frome Connects, will run throughout the month and includes a mix of social activities, creative events and informal meet-ups in community spaces.
Highlights include the return of Dress Up Fridays, which began during lockdown and invites people to wear formal clothing or fancy dress and turn the town into their catwalk each Friday.
Set-piece moments include a Kate Bush-themed flashmob (Running Up That [Catherine] Hill) on 30th May, followed by a bell peal at St John’s Church where the bells will play Running Up That Hill.
There will also be a whole-town drone photo on Friday 30th May, with everyone encouraged to ‘look up’ at around 12.30pm.
Read more on our website, the link is in our bio.
Pictured: l-r Jenny Hartnoll and Ginny Adams")
