DEVON’S OTTERTON MILL ANNOUNCES SPRING MUSIC PROGRAMME 2012
East Devon’s Otterton Mill has just released tickets for its spring music season, In what promises to be an outstanding programme of acoustic music to include folk hero Steve Knightley and Mill favourites Rag Mama Rag.
The Mill’s spring gigs are held in the cosy warmth of the upstairs restaurant. It’s a magical and intimate setting for an exciting musical series featuring everything from Country Blues to English Folk, Americana, R&B, jazz and soul.
Mill co-owner Caroline Spiller said “We’re looking forward to a wonderful spring season. The Mill is a truly unique music venue, which is loved by audiences and musicians alike. It’s why we’re able to attract acts of the calibre of multi-award winning artists like Steve Knightley, Barb Jungr and Tom McConville, and why The Guardian named us “The mill that rocks.”
The first gig takes place on January 19 and features Steve Knightly, from Show of Hands. Tickets £16. On February 2, Tom McConville and David Newey take to the stage. Tickets £12 and the 9 February sees Barb Jungr singing Bob Dylan. Tickets £12. Gary Fletcher plays on February 23. Tickets £11 and March welcomes Patsy Metheson and Becky Mills (March 8, tickets £11) and Craig and Willoughby (March 22, tickets £12) as well as Mark Butcher and Matt Taylor (March 29, tickets £12.50). The Spring sessions end with Rag Mama Rag on April 5. Tickets £12.
Full details of Otterton Mill’s music listings can be found at www.ottertonmill.com The concerts take place in the Mill’s intimate restaurant setting, and music-goers can enjoy great menus of seasonal food between 6 to 7.30pm. Music starts at 8pm. (Note: ticket prices shown cover music only). Tickets can be booked by calling 01395 568521, or visiting the Mill’s craft/gift shop in the main mill building.
Otterton Mill is situated between Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth on the River Otter. It features a one thousand-year-old working watermill, award-winning café-restaurant and food shop, gallery, craft shop and artist studio, artisan bakery, and music venue. Opening hours are 10am to 5pm daily (plus from 6pm on Thursday for Music & Food nights).
