November 7th marks the anniversary of Redvers Bailey’s take over of The Half Moon’s Monday night slot.
Musicians and listeners from all over the world will flock to Putney as a seminal music night celebrates its fifth birthday.
November 7th will mark the anniversary of Putney man, Redvers Bailey’s take over of The Half Moon‘s Monday night slot following a chance encounter with former organiser, Stevie Wyatt, at a Wimbledon open mic night.
Mr Bailey‘s night Good Voodoo, at the Lower Richmond Road venue, has since been at the forefront of helping to launch the careers of emerging talent from all around the world.
Mr Bailey, a Kingston University graduate, said: “Music excites me and often soothes away pains and worries, teaches me about my feelings and often honours those we have lost.”
Throughout the past five years, Mr Bailey has filled 1785 performance slots with emerging bands from all over the world.
Having had recent musicians from Seattle, Tasmania, Sydney and France, Mr Bailey says that Good Voodoo is a great meeting place for music lovers.
Good Voodoo considers itself a platform for emerging talent and has helped provide exposure for artists such as Ben Howard, Michael Kiwanuka and Phildel, who has since signed a record deal, with her music now appearing on radio and television.
Mr Bailey said: “Phildel’s is the finest performance I have ever seen in my life; it was so good to have her on our stage.”
Mr Bailey believes that Good Voodoo’s success over the past five years is due to the atmosphere the evening encourages.
Good Voodoo’s slogan is: “Up to eight emerging bands, duos and solo artists from across the UK and the globe, every week, by candlelight. Here is where people come to listen.”
London based girl band, Isla, recently launched their EP Constellations at Good Voodoo, saying that it is one of their favourite places to play.
Drummer, Emily Harding, 24, said: “Good Voodoo stands out as a place where you always feel especially accepted and encouraged, and there is a real sense of community,”
“It brings acts to South West London. It strikes exactly the right balance between being a local asset and a venue that’s an asset to the whole of London.”
Mr Bailey reveled that the venue came under fire in October 2009, but averted closure in January 2010, with business thriving ever since.
The Half Moon, whilst still open, is undergoing refurbishment and is scheduled for a grand re-launch in December.
Mr Bailey assured visitors that “The heart and soul of the venue will still be the same.”
For details on future events or to enquire about playing at Good Voodoo visit http://www.goodvoodoo.co.uk or for details of other events at The Half Moon visit www.halfmoon.co.uk
