A Startled Chameleon presents:
Vesper Sky - an evening of Music and Poetry
Yvonne Lyon + Stewart Henderson + Carol Henderson
Vesper Sky is a stunning and unique collection of songs and poems, written and performed by Stewart Henderson, Yvonne Lyon and Carol Henderson. Singer/songwriter YVONNE LYON has been significantly influenced by Stewart Henderson's poems and songs over many years. This new collaboration has allowed her the opportunity to develop her own craft with material co- written with Stewart and also to respond to various poems with improvised piano accompaniment. Having supported Eddi Reader, performed with Beth Nielsen Chapman and co-written with Boo Hewerdine, Yvonne continues to establish herself as an artist of considerable significance. “just stunning music” Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2 “the consistently high quality of songwriting invariably shines through... she's a gem” Fatea “a stunning set of songs" Liferpool Sound and Vision “a rare album that rewards repeat listening with something new every time” The Barley
STEWART HENDERSON is a poet, broadcaster and songwriter. Radio critic of The Sunday Times, Gillian Reynolds says that Stewart 'understands the packed power of words, the importance of their use and measure', whilst Bob Harris of BBC Radio 2 has praised Stewart's 'lyrical intelligence'. Vesper Sky also features poems from his new poetry collection for adults, 'A Poet's Notebook...with new poems, obviously', published by Lion Hudson.
CAROL HENDERSON is a storyteller, broadcaster and practicing iconographer with a varied and distinguished background in publishing, theatre and film. She has performed at such venues as The Royal Albert Hall, London; The University of Toronto; Stanford University, California and The Lincoln Center for Performing Arts, New York. Carol's extensive radio work includes drama readings on various BBC Radio 4 historical documentaries.
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Yvonne Lyon is among the UK's brightest and best emerging singer/songwriters. Her last album, Held combined poignant lyrics with strong, creative melodies, demonstrating a voice that can be both fragile and intense. Having supported Eddi Reader throughout the UK, performed with Beth Nielsen Chapman and co-written with Boo Hewerdine, Yvonne continues to establish herself as an artist of considerable significance. Yvonne's memorable and emotive performances have consistently drawn and stirred audiences and she has also shared the stage with Patti Griffin, Karine Polwart, Karen Matheson, Luka Bloom, Steve Forbert, IONA and Juliet Turner. Yvonne has also guested on two live sessions with Bob Harris on his BBC Radio 2 show.
“Just stunning music” Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2
“Beautifully sung and played... a fine, fine album” R2 Magazine
“Gorgeous voice” Q Magazine
“A fine voice... a fine album and one that is refreshingly positive” The Telegraph
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Stewart Henderson is a poet, songwriter and broadcaster. The Sunday Times described his children’s poetry as ‘essential reading’. Widely anthologised, Stewart’s verse is set for both GCSE and Key Stage in primary schools in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. His best selling ‘Who Left Grandad At The Chipshop?’ and ‘All Things Weird and Wonderful’ alongside his various collections for adults have seen him become a festival favourite at literary events. He was instrumental in the production of 'From Hairnets To Goalnets', a documentary on Britain’s first women’s football team.
Stewart is also a regular broadcaster on BBC Radio 4 and has presented ‘Questions, Questions’ for four years.
'What Michael Morpurgo has done for children's fiction, Henderson has done for poetry' The Church Times
CAROL HENDERSON is a storyteller, broadcaster and practicing iconographer with a varied and distinguished background in publishing, theatre and film. She has performed at such venues as The Royal Albert Hall, London; The University of Toronto; Stanford University, California and The Lincoln Center for Performing Arts, New York. Carol's extensive radio work includes drama readings on various BBC Radio 4 historical documentaries.
