Ralph dates for 2023 - Costa Festival

Taken this from the email received today regarding Ralph's dates for 2023....also the Ireland tour dates which are shown on Ralph's website.

We are very pleased to announce upcoming dates for Ralph in 2023.
This year sees the world famous Half Moon in Putney celebrate its 60th year as a live music venue. As a long-serving local, Ralph will be performing a 5 day residency to help mark the occasion. Each night will be different and details follow.

Sunday 14th May – Ralph’s Blues with support from DJ Greg Butler of the Shellac Collective
Ralph will play a night of music by his guitar heroes including, Blind Arthur Blake, Blind boy Fuller, Joseph Spence, Robert Johnson, Mississippi John Hurt and Rev. Gary Davis.
Greg Butler is a founder member of the Shellac Collective which formed in 2006 and has been co-ordinating the Shellac Collective 78s DJs and live acts at Bestival and Camp Bestival since 2007 where he runs a Stage called “The Pig’s Big Ballroom” named in honour of John Peel who he used to supply 78s to, and on which the DJs are only allowed to play 78rpm records.

Monday 15th May - Ralph McTell - Easy and Not Till Tomorrow
For the first time ever Ralph will play all the songs on two of his best selling albums live and in full - Easy and Not Till Tomorrow

Tuesday 16th May - Ralph McTell and Friends
Ralph will play songs he wished he’d written by artists like Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers and many, many more. With guest appearances from Dave Pegg (Fairport Convention), Graham Preskett and Ollie Seers

Wednesday 17th May - Ralph McTell - Plugged in
Ralph plays a fully electric night on his telecaster with his band. Expect a fully amplified night of Ralph’s compositions in a country rock style.

Thursday 18th May Ralph McTell
Ralph will close his special residency at the Half Moon on Miss Gibson playing songs from across his full 50+ year career.
Tickets are available to buy now including a special price for all 5 nights.

4th -10th October – Costa Del Folk
After many years of invitations Ralph will be appearing at the Costa Del Folk festival in Portugal in October, more details can be found here.
He will follow up this debut with the Costa team with a second appearance at their inaugural Costa Winter Festival on Hayling Island on the 6th December.