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A. Adrian Spendlow 's News '
B. Local Radio Spot -Jerry Scott Show this Thursday 11pm More
C. The Kirklevington Stones
D. International Peace Day; Millers Yard
E. Theatre Royal
F. Wildly Alive at Williams Bar for 50+
G. Oxjam at the Winning Post
H. Access All Areas New Music Awards Host: London
I. Beat Poetry Night
J. At Adrinskalds Table
K. The Halloween Ghost Inn Tour of York
L. Spooky Park Dark ? (Rowntree Park)
M. Williams Bar Story Nights
N. Mists of the Ancients
O. Psychic Fayre and Evening of Mediums (With stories from me too)
P. Connaught Court
Entertainment for the Elderly
Q. Fortean Times
R. Spendlow?s York
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B. Local Radio Spot - Jerry Scott Show this Thursday 11pm. Good old Jerry Scott, warra great guy and not only him but you get me too. Spooky or what this Thursday at 11pm on Radio York. You can listen on the net (live or later) as well as read here... more
C. The Kirklevington Stones. I am thrilled to be commissioned by the Stockton Museum Service to tell stories at the St Martin Parish Fayre to celebrate this cross with Odin on it! My myths will fit in lovely with the excitement of this find from the moment when those who followed the All-father took to following Christianity. Join me there in Kirklevington September 15th. These individual stones piece together to form a... more
D. International Peace Day; Millers Yard. Is it right to be excited about one minute of world peace, for I feel that way? Perhaps this is because I had never heard of this phenomenon before and have only now because I have been asked to take part in an event to celebrate this 40 year tradition. At Millers Yard no less. This is a York phenomenon all of our own. Friday September 21st noon till evening see us entertaining and mixing as part of this more
E. Theatre Royal. Yes this is it the 50+ Festival and I am very thrilled to be part of the festival show on Monday 1st of October at 2 o?clock we will be kicking the whole thing off. I am especially thrilled to be back at the Theatre Royal... more
F. Wildly Alive at Williams Bar for 50+. A highly entertaining evening with still-young storyteller Adrian Spendlow. Admission includes a tasty supper and you are advised to pre-book 01904 671400. As well as the buffet supper there will be a menu of stories to help make the evening your very own. Williams Bar (upstairs), Goodramgate, York. 8 ? 9.30 (doors open 7.30) Admission £7.
G. Oxjam at the Winning Post. A great line-up of World Music, Celtic Song, Drumming, & Poetry awaits York live entertainment fans at the Winning Post, York on Friday 5th October 2007 and its all for a really good cause. Entry donation minimum £5.00 or £3.00 (conc). Doors Open 20.00 - Late Bar. As part of Oxjam... more
H. Access All Areas New Music Awards Host: London. I'm going darn ti Smoke! Neh lads ar reckon so. Thank you ever so much to Tony Manilla for asking me along to take part on behalf of his promotion company (www.manillapr.com ). I will be a voice to be heard at the AKA Theatre on Wednesday 17th October. I will be in the wings, rather than up in full view, but you will hear me OK. I am the voice when you all cheer as the card is opened. I am not ?the winner is?, I am all about the band as they walk up to the podium. I will also be introducing bands as they play. And there will be a lot of bands playing, there will be... more
I. Beat Poetry Night. The Beat
Hep and happening the ones in black talk back. Amid the smoke and percussive
bass beats the gone generation meet the Parisian chic to mix beat and vers
libre improvising around all the revolutionary writers at on fell swoon.
Get organic with Ade Spen'low, Gothic Moll and the GSmith Combo
October 22nd
8 pm. Admission £4.
With special guests from Rimbaud to Whitman - Baudelaire to Koch - Plath to
Ginsberg... more
J. At Adrinskalds Table. Nice to be back on board as part of the Viking festivals. We always have a busy night at Williams Bar when we do a Nordic Special. I am Adrinskald Samsson poet for the Jorvik Festival and Will?s cater specially for us to provide ?my table? - a Viking supper. Thursday 25th October sees us upstairs entertaining and you better book fast. Well it is recommended, there is a danger it will get full. (Mind you if there are really lots a of pre-bookings we may well put on an extra night.) William's Bar is on Goodramgate in York on the corner of Ogleforth and doors open 7pm. Tickets are £7 or £6 for children and this includes a completely relevant supper. Turning up in costume is completely encouraged! Come and become. Ring William's Bar on 01904 671400 to reserve your places. The boats return, the halls are filled... more
K. The Halloween Ghost Inn Tour of York. with Gothic Molly and Adrian Spendlow. The wacky pair of acclaimed theatrical storytellers take you on an unmissable journey of haunted pubs in the most ghostly city in Europe. Dare you join them? Storytelling at its best and ghostliest in the actual locations of the hauntings. Where? Meeting point outside the Golden Fleece, Pavement, York (opposite Shambles) at 8pm Friday 27th Oct, Sat. 28th Oct and Tuesday 31st Oct. How much? £5. Drinks... more
L. Spooky Park Dark ? (Rowntree Park). Halloween Saturday the 27th that is, sees me turning up at Rowntree Park again to chill the silly-Billies. Well I will be a bit scary. Tales in the dark. In the trees. In the park. I believe there is a fancy dress and lots of activities before I start telling my tales. But do check with Stephen. Last years event was chocker block. It will be from about 4 with darkness sending us into the woods with mummies (of both varieties perhaps) and dragons and ghouls and fairies and thingies about 5. Well is that OK do you think? Check with the Young Friends of Rowntree Park or with Stephen Whittaker, Community Leisure Officer, Parks & Open Spaces, City of York Council 0777 194 11 55 or 01904 553423 Parks (click it and go)
M. Williams Bar Story Nights. Will screeched to a halt in the middle of Stamford Bridge the other day because he didn?t think I was going to be able to make my regular evening of storytelling at Williams Bar. It was Ok and I did make it for my 8 o?clock start in the lovely upstairs bar. Every week I am there till about half nine. You can come along as early as you like and stay as late as you like drinkies-wise, but those are the times to be enthralled. At only three pound a head it is popular with regulars, tourists... more
N. Mists of the Ancients. The flames of mysticism rise through our Celtic hearts in a swirl of ballad, percussive echo, melody and resonant word. Lucid's Elaine Wallace sings and on strings. Janey Stockdale returns to our hearts from Chechelele, Percussion Cafe and Frankly My Dear. Adrian Spendlow makes with his most melodious as he undertones below her ballads. Be wise. Special Guests include Dan Webster. Monday 5th November 8 pm. Admission £4 Buy your tickets at the City screen or contact them ahead to be sure: City Screen staff 01904 541144 Email City Screen (click and write) City Screen (click it and go) City Screen 12-17 Coney Street, York, YO1 9QL
O. Psychic Fayre and Evening of Mediums (With stories from me too). I have been invited by Psychic Futures to tell a few tales as a way of relaxing the audience at an evening of mediumship for them in November. I do end up at a wide range of experiences don?t I. Saturday November the 17th sees an beautiful environment enveloping the upstairs Theatre Bar at the Jubilee Public House in the Leeman Road area of York (Take the walk down by the river it is delightful). Walk in (Admission is only £1 for the psychic farye 2 till 6 or free with your £5 evening ticket) and relax with your drink while you sink in the atmosphere... more
P. Connaught Court Entertainment for the Elderly. Mentioned here really so you know this sort of thing is available. Well you see unless you are a relative or resident or volunteer or member of staff, oh alright then, or a member of staff?s cousin, you will not be able to benefit from this great show for Connaught Court Residential Home. New Years Day afternoon sees myself and classical pianist Wendy Woodford teaming up to do a show of music, poetry and stories that intrigues and entertains. We are available together or separately for your home, hospital; or hotel.
Q. Fortean Times. This is a plug for my Nordic Vision Journeys a unique kind of foretelling reading by post, but I do just have to tell you abut it because of the reaction from Fortean Times. The staff are sending for them! Word has got around and the advertising staff have read their own advert:
NORDIK VISION JOURNEYS - Do you want to read about your life as a metaphorical, spiritual, Viking story? Jorvik writer in residence and established clairvoyant medium, Adrinskald can help you discover your mythical heart and warrior path ahead. Your journey will come in a personalised, rustic bound reading. All that is needed is your full name and a cheque for £12. Send your cheque for £12 made payable to Adrian Spendlow to 6 Acomb Mews, Front Street, Acomb, York YO24 3BQ The supposedly hard nosed advertising team who see hundreds of weird and wonderful offers are clamouring to... more
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B2. Jerry Scott Show this Thursday 11pm
Good old Jerry Scott, warra great guy and not only him but you get me too. Spooky or what this Thursday at 11pm on Radio York. You can listen on the net as well as read here about how good we are together. There is something spooky and very atmospheric about this show and hearing me on there only deepens the experience. Listen late, listen. Every month Jerry gets me in and records them tales n sounds. So you are sure to hear me once a month and maybe more often as he plays recordings. We are also keeping our collection and there will be a ?best of? album in a few months. Perhaps when I have done a years worth of shows in a few months will be the time for this. You will hear me on there filling you in on all these events you are reading about here but in full technisound. Mebsey you can make us some suggestions. The guest spot came about , well cos me n Jerry is pals o? course, but also when callers pointed out that late at night was when things were OK to air. What should I cover? Do you know of spooky events you would like me to look up and tell? Can you request from my repertoire? Should I do some of my well loved and controversial or discussion-able poems? Are there topics you would like to challenge me with? Perhaps I should tell stories in a way that set off those late night discussions you get on er late night discussion radio? Perhaps....
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