Bob Fox, Jez Lowe, Benny Graham, Billy Mitchell
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The Pitman Poets
Since the first Pitmen Poets tour in 2011, Sam West's revival of the seminal Close the Coalhouse Door has completed a triumphant UK tour and Lee Hall's Pitman Painters has been a hit in the West End and also on Broadway. Interest in the North East's mining tradition has never been more intense. What better time could there be for an opportunity to experience the brilliant entertainment of The Pitmen Poets?
The Pitmen Poets celebrate the songs, humour, and culture of North East England's Coal Mining tradition, bringing together four of the region's leading champions of it's musical heritage. Ex- Lindisfarne singer and writer Billy Mitchell, songman from Londons west end musical Warhorse, Bob Fox, leading exponent of Tyneside song Benny Graham, and much-covered Folk Awards nominee songwriter Jez Lowe - individually and collectively the Pitmen Poets.
With archive footage and photographs, this is a journey through the centuries of a once-great industry, from the songs that saw it thrive and dominate, to those that saw it's demise and the resulting aftermath.
Bob Fox
Durham-based Bob Fox is among the best-loved and hardest working singer / guitarists in Britain. His fine voice and his repertoire of traditional…
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Jez Lowe
Singer/songwriter Jez is an enchanting performer with an engaging North-Eastern wit. His songs are mainly written in a traditional style, accompanied…
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Benny Graham
One of Tyneside's most celebrated singers, bringing his own unbeatable repertoire of songs and stories.
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Billy Mitchell
Billy began playing guitar in the '60s when they were all made of wood and mostly the same colour. After a misspent youth in various bands including…
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