Monday 18th April - Blue Tapestry at Middleton Hall, Hull University

Take heed acoustic music fans everywhere, for here is a rare treat for y'all... Hunsley Acoustic Music presents Blue Tapestry, a touring tribute to the music of Carole King and Joni Mitchell. Performing these evergreen songs will be Chris While and Julie Matthews, Pete Zorn, Martin Allcock and Neil Marshall, the show has been going down a storm already at various venues around the UK.

Chris While and Julie Matthews are well established on the folk/acoustic scene, and have been working together now for 10 years. Pete Zorn is a multi-instrumentalist who has played with the likes of Gerry Rafferty and Richard Thompson. Equally blessed is Martin Allcock, a former member of both Fairport Convention and Jethro Tull, playing lead guitar for this incarnation. And last but not least Neil Marshall, a talented drummer who has played a wide range of styles with various bands. Show starts at 8pm and there will be a bar/cafe.

Tickets for this event cost £10 full and £7 concessions. To get your tickets contact: Hull City Box Office on 226655 or Will Richardson on 665656

COMPETITION!

2 FREE tickets for this event will go to the first person to email the correct answer to this question:

Which Carole King hit was also a hit for James Taylor? Send your answers to: blue@thisisull.com Further information can be found at www.bluetapestry.co.uk

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