Let’s Raise the Roof: The Magnificent AKs together with the Bebington Bittermen
You are invited to an evening of stunning a cappella harmonies and laugh-out-loud fun with these two fine groups of men. Be prepared to sing, laugh and maybe shed a tear or two ast hey share songs from the sublime to the ridiculous. Definitely not your ordinary male voice choirs.
St Peter’s is a much-loved Marlborough landmark and highly valued by audiences and performers alike. At a time when many venues are struggling with increased costs, all proceeds from this concert will go to support the St Peter’s Charitable Trust and their work in preserving the venue for the community.
The Magnificent AKs are the uniquely hilarious award-winning singing machine from that tranquil corner of North Wiltshire, Ashton Keynes. Nobody knows the exact reason why, but in 2008 the men of the village started to sing. They sang about sheds. And duct tape. And beer. Infact, they sang about everything that was important to them.From such humble beginnings the troupe has ascended the greasy pole to perform in (among other places) Bristol Beacon (formerly The Colston Hall) and The Roundhouse as well as appearing live on Radio 3’s ‘The Choir’. Singing on Windmills, White Horses, and at Stonehenge,gave them the title for their first CD ‘Monumental’ and a later visit to the Giant’s Cause wayinspired their second recording ‘Gigantic’. Expect rich Georgian-inspired polyphony alongside a tuneful celebration of the 21st Century bloke.
The Bittermen are ordinary blokes who make an extraordinary sound.From Georgian laments, to the West Coast sounds of the 1960s, to straight-up sea shanties, the Bittermen are a vocal collective that celebrates the age old tradition of men singing together.Formed in 2014 by their musical director James Sills, the Bittermen are equally at home singing on the concert stage, at festivals and especially in their spiritual home, the Rose and Crown pub in Bebington, Wirral. They have performed at both Liverpool cathedrals, at events for BBCWorldwide and in 2021 provided the male vocals for the Guinness ad campaign “Always On Your