MUSICIAN Ged Kingsford’s show at the Acorn Theatre on Sunday, September 1, will consist of two acts.

The first is called Seven Lamps and the second is entitled Solo Flight, both are pieces for non-tuned percussion and sampled sound.

Ged started playing drums at the age of ten after seeing the Duke Ellington orchestra. This fateful evening made such an impression that he had little choice but to beg, borrow, or steal any drums he could get his hands on. Growing up in Stockport, he immersed himself in the local music scene, eventually supporting major rock acts in Manchester during his late teens.

At twenty, he made the leap to London, successfully auditioning for the Svante Garde rock band Metabolist, earning recognition on John Peel and in the music press. However, his association with literature, possessing a copy of Bronte’s ‘Jane Eyre,’ led to his expulsion from the band.

Moving on in social disgrace but undeterred, Ged’s career flourished as a versatile percussionist, collaborating with diverse artists across genres and mediums, including theatre, TV and radio.

His Symphony In Cut Glass, born from performances at the Tate Gallery honouring Barbara Hepworth, graced the Acorn back in 2018. Now, Ged is embarking on a new musical venture, diving into the blues scene with an upcoming rehearsal for a fresh ensemble.

The lineup features acoustic guitar, vocals, double bass, five-string electric guitar, and Ged himself on percussion alongside a female vocalist. Their show promises an evening split into two captivating halves.

His ultimate goal is breaking down barriers, both artistic and social, by welcoming people from all corners of the percussion world to share in the magic of live music. Shows consist of acoustic drums and percussion plus electronic pads against a background of sampled sounds to create virtuosity and dynamics atmospheric soundscapes.

To book tickets, visit: www.theacornpenzance.com/events/ged-kingsford-special-guests