Span Arts, based in Narberth, is looking forward to a busy couple of weeks with events to suit all tastes. Here we take a look at what's on. BLUE TO THE BONE
When it comes to blues, maybe the rural pre-war blues of Robert Johnson is to your taste, or perhaps contemporary artists like Taj Mahal and Eric Bibb, or maybe the Texas grooves of Freddie King and Albert Collins, or the horn driven big bands of BB King and T-Bone Walker? Tastes of all these styles can be found in the inspired singing and playing of Bristol bluesman, Eddie Martin. 'Blues in Britain' wrote: "Eddie Martin is one of the most remarkable bluesmen of his generation." Martin has that rare knack of writing blues songs that speak of now, while paying dues to yesterday. Despite his schooling in traditional instrumental skills, Martin is above all a compelling author of new blues, with almost 100 published original songs in his repertoire. Top new musicians now feature in his band, as recorded on the already-acclaimed 'Ice Cream' CD. Eddie Martin's albums and performances have received critical acclaim in all of the major blues magazines and from major artists such as John Hammond, Paul Jones and Dick Heckstall-Smith. If you've never seen Eddie Martin you should do so now and find out what audiences throughout the world already know - that he and the band represent simply the best in British Blues. Eddie Martin appeared in Narberth last year and knocked out a capacity audience. He will be looking to repeat the feat when he appears at the town's Queen's Hall tonight (Friday), along with local Jump 'n'Jive Kings, The Numbers Racket. Tickets are available from Span on (01834) 869323. Doors open at 8 pm and the bar will serve drinks at half price until 9.