The Mersea Session: Friends of West Mersea Parish Church

13 June 2011

Friends of West Mersea Parish Church - launch day and evening concert

Reminder about Saturday's launch of Friends of West Mersea Parish Church - a fundraising initiative to save and restore this historic building for future generations.

Local musicians - including a group from the Coast Inn Session, as well as Vocalise - have been invited to perform in the concert that rounds off the day's events, and the programme includes:

7.30 Coast Inn Players

7.50 Cafe Musica

8.15 Break, Morris Dancing, Wine

8.45 Organ recital

9.00 Vocalise Choir

9.20 Cafe Musica

Here's the appeal's official video:

And here's a taste of Cafe Musica, aka James Weaver and Peter Banks, introduced by Steve Rice:

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Hello and welcome

If you are looking for the rockingest acoustic session in Essex, it's on at the Coast Inn, in West Mersea, 8 miles south of Colchester, every Thursday night.

The acoustic of the venue is excellent, wooden floor, no soft furnishings and varied ceiling heights. The beer is excellent, currently Green King IPA, Mersea Island Brewery's Yo Boy! and Captain Bob from Maldon.

But be warned, musician seats fill up fast, as do the remainder for listeners/drinkers, so it's wise to arrive about 8pm. And don't expect an early night - the music usually finishes about 11.30.

Music style is widely varied, from Irish, Scottish, English and American tunes to bluegrass, jazz and rock, with songs from many genres. It is a completely inclusive session, with no cliques or rules, just respect for fellow singers and musicians.