The time of our annual tradition of celebrating Mardi Gras has rolled around again! As with previous years, a square has been built within which we'll have the majority of eventing - but this year, it has a steampunk twist to it! Events will officially start from Friday 19 February - make sure you keep an eye out for group notices to keep up to date with exactly what'll be happening when.
We also have a stage area set up nearer to the Paw & Whisker clubhouse, where we'll be hosting a couple of live music events. The first will be on Sunday Feb 21st, when we welcome DanLange Diavalo, a Blues singer and slide guitarist to the Shire, who will play for two hours: Noon - 2 pm.
'DanLange Diavolo started playing the blues in the clubs and on the streets of his hometown of Philadelphia, including stints with Shakey Lyman's band "The Boogiemen" and in the "Hired Guns Blues Band," and he has played in a variety of locations and venues ever since, from London to San Francisco to Portland to the blues bars of Second Life. Dan plays fingerstyle slide guitar like no one else, combining country and urban blues elements, and does songs from a variety of genres in his own unique style.'
Raglan Shire