About this event
Keith James presents an honest and loving reflection of the timeless and insightful music of Yusuf / Cat Stevens.
Proceeds and audience donations from this concert will go to the UNICEF UK Syrian appeal.
This concert is performed as a gesture of belief in the possibility that harmony and understanding between us all may be interwoven into today’s world.
It is hardly surprising that, to mark its 50th anniversary, Yusuf has entirely re-recorded and re-released his remarkable album Tea for the Tillerman, with each of the unforgettable 11 songs re-conceptualized and re-imagined and gifted back to us among all the uncertainties of 2020-2023.
Tea for the Tillerman and Teaser and the Firecat were on everyone’s turntables and on every radio station during the 1970s, live versions are played in concerts, bars, and beaches around the world to this day. Songs such as Wild World, Father and Son, Moonshadow, and Where do the Children Play have been covered by hundreds of artists worldwide.
Keith James is a long standing, well-respected and inventive concert performer who specialises in playing intimate, carefully researched biographic style concerts of artists he has studied and revered over the years.
He weaves the story of Yusuf / Cat Stevens’ life from his early pop career, life threatening illness, and spiritual journey around a performance of his beautifully crafted and memorable songs.
Keith has performed over 100 of these concerts since 2017, all of which have been incredibly well received, with many sold out.
This concert will give you far more than just the music itself. Some songs will be performed as all of us remember, and some carefully and intuitively re-voiced, respectfully re-interpreted with rich, balanced guitar arrangements and a personal vocal approach.
Yusuf campaigns on many educational and humanitarian issues, he is a recipient of the “Man of Peace” award by the Nobel Peace Laureates.
In 2015 and he received the Lifetime achievement award from BBC Radio 2 and the Ivor Novello Award for outstanding song collection.
Praise for Keith James:
“Some of the most atmospheric and emotive music you will ever hear” ~ The Independent
“Keith James has become a pillar of trust. A sublimely intimate and engaging voice” ~ Sunday Times
Pre show suppers
Meals are served from 6pm. A two-course meal is just £13. Mains are £10.50. Desserts are £3.50. Each menu has meat and vegetarian options, and Lesley takes special dietary requirements into account. Advance booking is necessary. To book your meal, email lesleyskitchenltd@gmail.com or call 07525 622662.
