Michael Messer and Chaz Jankel at Acapela Studio Live Music & Concerts

Virtuoso slide guitarist and songwriter Michael Messer (favourite of Johnny Cash)

Virtuoso slide guitarist and songwriter Michael Messer (favourite of Johnny Cash) and multi-instrumentalist songwriter Chaz Jankel (Ian Dury and The Blockheads) released their debut album, Mostly We Drive - a finely crafted, lyrically inventive collaboration to universal acclaim

Tickets are on sale now, get yours here michaelmesser.co.uk/shows-events

Watch 'Visions Of Hope' https://youtu.be/rLeuiBwrp-E

These two superb songwriters wear decades of combined musical experience lightly, as the eleven original songs on Mostly We Drivedisplay a freshness of approach and add new twists to their foundational influences in blues, world, funk, new wave and rockThis exhilarating and accessible collection bears comparison with the finest work in either of their garlanded careers

Listen to / purchase the new album 'Mostly We Drive' out now https://li.sten.to/mostlywedrive

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"Michael Messer and Chaz Jankel have created an exhilarating album that bears comparison with the finest work in either of their garlanded careers."

"The quality of the playing is exceptional - they are both masters at their crafts - and the end result is an album of many highs and no lowsThe music just flows easily." - musicnewsweb

"Easy, flowing currents of melody tumble through 'Mostly We Drive' from gifted songwriting duo Michael Messer and Chaz JankelThroughout the song, the rhythms of resonator guitar and the sumptuous, slipping, sliding notes are absolutely gorgeous from two great artists who combine many years of songwriting experience and precision playing to create a fresh, new bluesy soundMichael Messer's thoughtful lyrics are striking: "One day we die, the rest we're alive," and all the songs from the duo will have you seeking adventure and life" - Andrew Frolish - AmericanaUK

"Michael Messer and Chaz Jankel have brought us a wonderful folky acoustic rock track that carries an impeccable groove and swings to it with his latest offering "Mostly We Drive"You can't help but nod your head and sway to the beat of this track as its tempo and rhythm are classic folk country rockThe vocal performance is grounded and full of expression leading to an infectious literning experience that makes you feel like you can't get enough of this trackI loved listening to "Mostly We Drive" and so will you, so go check it out and add it to your playlists today!" - Lost In the Manor

"The varied, mesmerising rhythms of the music are matched by verses which obviously borrow a poetic ethos and world-worn approach from the likes of JJ Cale, Bob Dylan and blues masters past" - East Portland Blog

Brothers of the Blues - Artist Of The Week
Blues Broadcasters Association - Album Of The Month
Blues Passion Radio - Best New Album

URLs:
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2826875-0?pid=269
YouTube: https://go.evvnt.com/2826875-3?pid=269

Artists: Michael Messer, Chaz Jankel

Hotels near Acapela Studio

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Llety Tyn y Coed

ROOMS FROM£169.5

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Situated in Pentyrch in the Glamorgan Region, this detached holiday home is 12 km from Cardiff. Guests benefit from terrace. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.

Postcode: CF15 9NN
Distance from Acapela Studio:
1.5 miles

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Ysgubor y Coed

ROOMS FROM£451.02

2.43kmAWAY

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Located in Pentyrch, this holiday home features a patio. Guests benefit from free WiFi and private parking available on site. A dishwasher and an oven can be found in the kitchen and there is a private bathroom.

Postcode: CF15 9NN
Distance from Acapela Studio:
1.5 miles

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26 Merthyr Road

ROOMS FROM£75

2.86kmAWAY

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Featuring free WiFi and garden views, 26 Merthyr Road is a holiday home, set in Cardiff. The unit is 7 km from Cardiff University. An oven, a microwave and a toaster can be found in the kitchen.

Postcode: CF15 7LF
Distance from Acapela Studio:
1.8 miles

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Tongwynlais Cottage

ROOMS FROM£74.25

3.01kmAWAY

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Tongwynlais Cottage is a holiday home situated in Taffs Well, 8 km from Cardiff. Guests benefit from terrace. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.

Postcode: CF15 7LF
Distance from Acapela Studio:
1.9 miles

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Holiday Inn Cardiff North

ROOMS FROM£62

3.66kmAWAY

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The Holiday Inn Cardiff North M4 Jct 32 is nestled beneath the scenic Castell Coch (Red Castle) in the village of Tongwynlais, off Junction 32 of the M4 and 20 minutes drive from Cardiff city centre..

Postcode: CF15 7LH
Distance from Acapela Studio:
2.3 miles

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Village Hotel Cardiff

ROOMS FROM£75

3.85kmAWAY

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Village Hotel Cardiff is 4 miles from Cardiffs lively city centre and the Cardiff Bay area. With excellent leisure facilities including a 25 metre swimming pool, it has free WiFi, and a choice of 2 restaurants..

Postcode: CF14 7EF
Distance from Acapela Studio:
2.4 miles

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