MIKE SILVER
MIKE has been singing, playing guitar, writing, travelling to perform mostly his own work, alongside thoughtful and respectful arrangements of other writers for almost 60 years. A great deal of his compositions have been recorded on LPs and CDs. His writing stands the test of time so he often returns to his back catalogue for the set lists in his live shows. In recent years Mike and his wife & partner Julie Boreham, have begun performing as a duo. This musical partnership, the two voices in harmony producing a beautiful blend, has become a regular inclusion. Now they have they have followed this up recording their first CD together, Coming Home. The album carries an eclectic selection of songs: including a number of of Mike’s compositions, a co-write with Staffordshire based songwriter, John Richards as well as a few covers, in particular ‘Wild Mountainside’, written and composed by John Douglas.
In Mike’s own words: Playing music and seeing the reactions it creates is a gift that continues to give. When I began playing and singing, I did not imagine how far it would take me or much it would mean to me…
A writer, singer and performer of stature. A songwriters songwriter - Phil Beer
Mike has a golden voice with great tone and range. He’s a pretty mean guitar player too - Steve Tilston
Without doubt one of the finest singer / songwriter / guitarists that the UK has produced - Gordon Giltrap MBE
SUPPORTED BY JOHN GRAHAM & JIM JACK
Multi-instrumentalist John Graham, former singer, guitarist, fiddler and mandolinist with the legendary Clydesiders is joined by his long-time collaborator Jim Jack, singer, guitarist with years of experience across the Scottish folk scene to bring a brilliant set of folk, contemporary and original songs and stories. Always great fun, with jokes, stories and banter. Great evening, with lots of audience participation.
Introduced by Duncan McCrone and Cy Jack
