A social afternoon of music, conversation and cake in Medway Libraries!
Chatham Library
Community Hub
Dock Road
Chatham, Kent
ME4 4TX
Hempstead Library
Hempstead Road
Hempstead
Gillingham
Kent
ME7 3QG
Luton Library
2 Nelson Terrace
Luton
Chatham
Kent
ME5 7LA
Lordswood Library
Kestrel Road
Lordswood
Chatham
Kent
ME5 9LR
Second Friday of each month
Concerts 2:30-4pm
(unless otherwise stated)
Live Music Now’s Songs & Scones concerts are a great opportunity for older people to come together and share an enjoyable afternoon in the company of Live Music Now musicians.
Expect songs from West End shows, well known folk tunes, popular songs and light classical music. Each informal concert will be followed by a cup of tea, scone and a chance to chat and make new friends.
How to Book
To reserve a free place, telephone Medway Libraries: 01634 337799 or visit a library in Medway and ask staff to book a place for you.
This project is being supported by Medway Council and Medway Libraries. Read how Songs & Scones in Medway is fostering new friendships and building community here.
Friday 13 October
2:30pm
Henry and Elliott are award-winning musicians playing new acoustic music rooted in the traditional music of the British Isles. Singer-songwriter Elliott Morris blends blues- and roots-infused guitar with vocals. Henry Webster is a classically-trained violinist turned folk fiddle-player.
Friday 8 December
2:30pm
Join award winning musicians Ainsley Hamill and Toby Shaer for a mixture of Scottish and self-penned songs and story-telling to get you in the festive spirit in the lead up to Christmas.
Friday 12 April
2:30pm
Hempstead Library
Ensemble Fioritura is a classically trained flute-and-piano duo that seeks to bring people with different stories together through the evocative power of music. They will perform works about love and nature in this concert – a refreshing celebration of spring.
Friday 10 May
2:30pm
Chatham Library
Borges Machado is André Borges (saxophone) and Fernando Machado (guitar), both Brazilian musicians based in Brighton. The duo’s repertoire is based in rhythmic and harmonic influences from their homeland. Samba, Baião, Salsa and Ciranda are some of the vibrant Latin American rhythms they use to invite the audience into a musical trip to Brazilian culture during their concerts.
Wednesday 12 June
2:30pm (note change of day)
Luton Library
Jali Bakary Konteh follows in the footsteps of his kora-playing father and grandfather. He brings his own personal touch and innovations to traditional songs with unique melodic and rhythmic arrangements.
Friday 12 July
2:30pm
Lordswood Library
Musician to be announced.
