What time is it? 7.00- 11.00pm
What's going on? Join us on Sunday evening from 7pm Featuring John Bernard Coventry Poet Laureate and band and The Dirt Road Band
Please book your tickets in advance TICKETS
After purchasing your ticket, please keep your reference number and remember the name used for the purchase. No physical ticket will be sent; entry will be granted using the name provided at the time of purchase.*
£3.00 pp – all proceeds will be donated to Coventry & Warwickshire MIND
Who provide invaluable mental health support services to all ages, including children, young people and adults, supporting in excess of 30,000 people each year.
Programme
7.00pm John Bernard & Band
9.00pm The Dirt Road Band
Hailing from Stoke Aldermoor, Coventry Poet Laureate John Bernard is a spoken word performer of East African heritage. With a captivating blend of raw emotion, powerful storytelling, and thought-provoking insights, John Bernard has established himself as a notable name in the spoken word scene.
John extends his impact beyond performances through active community engagement. He leads creative workshops, empowering young minds to find their voice and express themselves through the art of poetry and music.
The Dirt Road Band is the brainchild of guitar legend Steve Walwyn, mainly known as the longest serving guitar player in Dr Feelgood (32 years). During this time, he has amassed a massive reputation as a guitar hero in the UK, Europe, and beyond. He says ‘I’d always liked the idea of the power trio – stripping everything back to the basics: guitar, bass and drums’.
To help him in this, he has recruited the services of Ted Duggan – professional since the 60s, including stints with Badfinger, and world techno giants, Banco de Gaia. Steve says, ‘I’d worked with Ted before, and I knew he would fit the gig perfectly’. He certainly does.
Bass player, Horace Panter, is better known as a founding member of The Specials. Horace has ‘groove’ imprinted on his DNA. Holding it down comes as second nature.
*Please note Under 16’s are not permitted in The Box after 9pm
* 16-18 years MUST be accompanied by an adult
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