Not just a good cause…

Wednesday 25 March sees three South Devon bands coming together at the Barrel House, Totnes with three aims: to have a lot of fun; to give the audience a good time; and to raise money for the local charity Rowcroft Hospice.

Ain’t Misbehavin’ specialise in toe-tapping swing from the 30s and 40s; 7-person acapella group Parting Gesture use rich harmonies and tight rhythm in their own arrangements of familiar pop songs; and duo Rhythm and Shoes have carved out a big reputation in the South West for their blend of sparkling vocal harmonies with powerful rhythm guitar.

+ special guests to be announced

It’ll be quite a party!

The driving force behind this event is a desire to celebrate the life of Sue Bradshaw, a much-loved Totnes personality who died of pancreatic cancer in 2023. Sue was well-known to all three groups as a friend and a gifted singer, meeting up with them at open mic nights, and performing frequently with the accordionist of Ain’t Misbehavin’, Martyn Warren.

Martyn says: “As well as a beautiful voice and instinctive showmanship, Sue was such a vibrant personality, kind and funny, and it was a huge shock to lose her to this pernicious disease. She had nothing but praise for the care she received from the NHS and from Rowcroft during her last months, and it is the least we can do to put on an evening of music that Sue would have loved, and which we hope will raise a lot of money for a truly vital local service.”