Since 2015, Kontra has been supplying quality roots music for the country shows organised by Countryman Fairs. These are some of the biggest and best country fairs in the UK, held in the grounds of well known stately homes and castles, and are a fantastic opportunity to bring our most popular acts to a wider audience.The 2016 season has been a great success and we look forward  to continuing our association with Countryman Fairs through 2017 and beyond.

2017 COUNTRY FAIR SCHEDULE

KELMARSH GAME & COUNTRY FAIR     

Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire

Sun 16 & Mon 17 April

BROADLANDS COUNTRY SHOW

Broadlands Estate, Romsey, Hampshire

Sun 30 April & Mon 1 May

HIGHCLERE GAME & COUNTRY FAIR

Highclere Castle, Newbury, Berkshire

Sun 28 & Mon 29 May

HAREWOOD COUNTRY FAIR

Harewood House, Leeds, Yorkshire

Sat 17 & Sun 18 June

LOWTHER SHOW

Lowther Castle, Penrith, Cumbria

Sat 12 & Sun 13 August

POWDERHAM COUNTRY SHOW

Powderham Castle, Exeter, Devon

Sun 27 & Mon 28 May

MIDLAND GAME FAIR

Weston Park, Nr Shifnal, Shropshire

Sat 16 & Sun 17 September

The next event will be the KELMARSH GAME & COUNTRY FAIR on Sunday 16th and Monday 17th April 2017 at Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire. Find details of the acts below. For further information about Countryman Fairs go to: www.countrymanfairs.co.uk

KELMARSH GAME & COUNTRY FAIR     

Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire

Sun 16 & Mon 17 April

ABOUT THE ACTS

THE WASSANAMES

Featuring internationally acclaimed, award winning folk roots songwriter, George Breakfast, this fabulous trio of musicians bring you a joyous acoustic mix of blues, folk, gospel and kayajingo, their combined experience, talents and groovability providing an irresistable musical delight. www.thewassanames.com

GOVANNEN

One of the best barn-storming, good-time Celtic music dance bands in the UK, who blend jigs and reels with traditional and contemporary Irish songs. With album sales of over 10,000 worldwide, in concert this popular and award-winning band place the emphasis on having fun, and are highly entertaining. Not to be missed!

WALKLATE & FUSCHI

A diverse, dynamic "Electric Blues Duo" featuring guitar, harmonica and vocals, Mat and Paolo recreate the early days of the 1950's Chicago Blues with inspiration and spontaneity. The result is a magical performance that stands out for its intensity and energy. Although there are two people on stage, they sound like a 10 piece Blues band. www.walklateandfuschi.com

MAMBO JAMBO

Acoustic roots duo Mambo Jambo present a real musical feast, taking you on an enjoyable and intriguing musical journey, mixing sounds from around the world, folk and jazz, plus their own compositions. "Musical Sunshine from a multi-instrumentalist duo." www.mambojambo.co.uk

PYRATES

Pyrates! are a band of musical marauders who have imposed their own brand of pirate themed electric folk rock music on fellow pirates and unfortunate landlubbers across the seven seas. Armed with guitar, bass, drums and fiddle, these able-bodied bawdy balladeers sail to rowdy ports across the world performing in full pirate costume and singing all songs in the quay of ARRRR! www.pyrates.co.uk

ACOUSTIC-US

High energy acoustic music played with passion, this four piece band specialize in country, mixing their own original material with well known covers, old and new, a definite highlight being an engaging performance of Dolly Parton classics. Entertaining and not to be missed!

SCHEDULE

SUNDAY 16 APRIL

11.00 – 11.50     The Wassanames

12.10 – 1.00     Govannen

1.15 – 2.05     Walklate & Fuschi

2.15 – 3.05     The Wassanames          

3.15 – 4.05     Govannen

4.15 – 5.00     Walklate & Fuschi

MONDAY 17 APRIL

11.00 – 11.45     Mambo-Jambo

12.10 – 1.00     Pyrates

1.15 – 2.05     Acoustic-Us

2.15 – 3.05     Mambo-Jambo          

3.15 – 4.05     Pyrates

4.15 – 5.00     Acoustic-Us