Michael Messer and Phillip Henry's Acoustic Blues Live Music & Concerts

World-renowned slide guitarists Michael Messer and Phillip Henry host their Acoustic Blues House Party, Sat 15 November, Market Square

World-renowned slide guitarists Michael Messer and Phillip Henry host their Acoustic Blues House Party, Sat 15 November, Folkestone

Get tickets here https://tinyurl.com/MMbluesparty

Two of the world's most celebrated slide guitarists, Michael Messer and Phillip Henry, come together for one unforgettable evening of acoustic blues mastery at Market Square, Folkestone
This Acoustic Blues House Party invites audiences into an intimate night of stunning musicianship, soulful performances, and stories from two lifelong innovators of the slide guitarWhether you're a blues enthusiast or simply love world-class live music, this is a rare chance to see two virtuosos share the stage in full creative flow

Michael Messer - www.michaelmesser.co.uk
Michael Messer is a British slide guitar legend - a virtuoso musician, singer and songwriter whose four-decade career has made him one of the most respected figures in modern bluesRenowned for his distinctive tone and authenticity, Messer has constantly pushed the genre's boundaries, from the pioneering Second Mind Band to the East-West fusion of Michael Messer's Mitra

His work has earned him fans like Johnny Cash, who penned liner notes for his album Rhythm Oil, while King Guitar topped the US Living Blues Chart and Second Mind was named Best International Guitar Album of the YearCited alongside Duane Allman and Ry Cooder among the greatest slide guitarists, Messer continues to innovate - most recently with his 2024 album Mostly We Drive, recorded with Chaz Jankel

Phillip Henry - www.philliphenry.co.uk
A master of slide guitar and harmonica, Phillip Henry is known for blending British folk roots with global influencesHis acclaimed solo album True North traces a decade of travel and musical discovery, from studying in Kolkata under Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya to performing across Australia and Canada

Using instruments such as the Weissenborn, Dobro, and rare Chaturangui, Henry's performances are a captivating mix of skill, soul and storytellingAlso famed for his show-stopping beatbox harmonica, he's collaborated with Peter Knight (Steeleye Span), Steve Knightley (Show of Hands), and Hannah Martin (Edgelarks) - earning a reputation as one of the UK's most inventive and expressive contemporary guitarists

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This special Saturday night performance is open to all, whether joining myself and Phillip Henry for the wider Slide Guitar Festival (admission included) or just coming along for the Sat night show (tickets on sale now)

Find tickets for our Blues House Party here: https://tinyurl.com/MMbluesparty

Find information on the wider Slide Guitar Festival here: https://fb.me/e/4ToQT9h1E

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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3197279-0?pid=269
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3197279-3?pid=269

Artists: Michael Messer, Phillip Henry

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Overlooking Folkestone Harbour, Britannia Grand Burstin Hotel offers limited parking, free Wi-Fi and wonderful sea views. Just 15 minutes from Dover, the hotel has a fitness centre and 3 restaurants..

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Distance from Market Square, :
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Offering boutique rooms situated in the upper floors of a newly renovated house, Rocksalt Rooms feature bare red-brick walls, wet rooms, and original antique beds..

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Distance from Market Square, :
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Just 15 minutes drive from Dover Ferry Terminals, Chandos Guest House offers cooked breakfasts and cosy rooms with free Wi-Fi. With free parking, the hotel is a 10-minute walk from Folkestone Beach..

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Distance from Market Square, :
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Kentmere Guest House

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In Folkestone centre, the Kentmere is just 5 minutes drive from the Eurotunnel Terminal and a 10-minute walk from the beach. It offers family rooms, free internet and cooked breakfasts..

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The Carlton Hotel

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Situated just 10 minutes drive from the Channel Tunnel Terminal, this traditional sea-facing hotel is situated on The Leas, Folkestones cliff-top promenade. With free parking and free Wi-Fi throughout, it is a 15-minute drive from Dovers Port..

Postcode: CT20 2DU
Distance from Market Square, :
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The Southcliff Hotel

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Overlooking the English Channel, The Southcliff Hotel is situated on The Leas Promenade and only a 1-minute walk from the Leas Cliff Hall venue..

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