SIMPLY DYLAN

Saturday 3rd April / 8pm / £22

Simply Dylan is as straightforward as the title suggests: no frills, no gimmicks, no pretence. It’s John O’Connell’s personal exploration and celebration of the rich and diverse work of Bob Dylan.
However, this is no ordinary interpretation of Bob Dylan. This is a remarkable and exceptional project that has been delighting Dylan fans young and old since forming in 2011 in recognition of Dylan’s 70th birthday. John O’Connell, a rare talent who has had his name indelibly written into the tapestry of the Liverpool music scene, has collaborated with other highly reputable musicians from the city to form his Dylan band. It’s their precise playing and high energy renditions of Dylan’s work from the 70’s onwards which has gathered momentum and generated incredible interest resulting in sell out shows throughout the UK.
Greystones regulars for many years it’s great to have the band back.

All seated show.

DORIS BRENDEL & LEE DUNHAM

Pirates of the Iron Sky Tour

Monday 12th April / 8pm / £20

With Special Guests HAZE

Fresh from acclaimed tours with Fish and Wishbone Ash, award-winning singer Doris Brendel and guitarist/producer Lee Dunham present an ambitious new Celtic prog rock adventure inspired by their forthcoming album Pirates of the Iron Sky. Combining powerful vocals, soaring melodies, driving rock and Celtic influences, the show takes audiences on a swashbuckling journey through a world of sky pirates, steam-powered airships, mythical creatures and forgotten cities. A specially created cinematic pirate movie unfolds on screen behind the band, bringing a thrilling treasure-hunt story to life through music, film and storytelling. Audiences are invited to join the adventure! Pirates, mermaids, Vikings, steampunk adventurers, wizards, witches and other fantasy folk are all welcome. Fancy dress is positively encouraged!

Joining them are HAZE, the much-loved progressive rock band renowned for their distinctive blend of melodic rock, folk influences and energetic live performances.

Two fantastic live bands, one unforgettable evening of music and adventure!

JOHNNY DOWD

Wednesday 21st April / 8pm / £18

Johnny Dowd returns to the UK with Mike Stark and Dutch rock star Mark Lotterman.
The tour marks the vinyl reissue of Johnny’s second album, the cult classic, Pictures Of Life’s Otherside, regarded by many as THE Johnny Dowd album . The show will feature many songs from that album plus some from his first album Wrong Side Of Memphis. In Johnny’s words “Going into the way back machine. Past, present and future collide in a once in a lifetime musical introspective”
Originally released in 1999, the album is an unsettling mix of blues, country, garage rock and twisted Americana. More than 25 years on, it remains as strange, darkly funny and uncompromising as ever. The album will be released as a double vinyl with the full original record plus newly recorded acoustic versions on side 4. Johnny’s advice still stands: come and see him before it’s too late. 
“If Willie Nelson turned into Mr. Hyde he’d be Johnny Dowd. Backwoods Gothic tales of love, death and a perverse God arrive with a junkyard clatter, reaching for laughs that grow uneasy” New York Times.
Photo credit Peter Erikson.

Support from Mark Lotterman

Tickets also available from Record Collector, Broomhill. 

All seated show.

OPEN MIC NIGHT

Monday 26th April / 7.30pm / FREE

Anyone can join in, all abilities welcome. Contact Mark at m@rkwilliamson.co.uk or just come along on the night. 

P.A. and mics provided, so just bring yourselves, your instruments and your friends to enjoy the proceedings.