Amy Winehouse's father Mitch to perform jazz set at clipper race event
Mitch Winehouse, the father of troubled singer Amy, is to perform at the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race finish.
The Jazz singer will perform, along with saxophonist Julian Smith, of Britain's Got Talent fame.
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Amy Winehouse with her father Mitch, who is set to perform at the Clipper 09-10 Round The World Yacht Race finish.
Both acts have been signed up as part of Hull's Jazz festival and the finale of the epic yacht race, on Saturday, July 17.
The Red Devils freefall parachute team and the Black Cats Helicopter Team will also greet the fleet on their return.
The 10 international Clipper yachts set off from Hull 10 months ago and have completed a challenging 35,000-mile voyage.
Among the boats is the region's own entry, the Hull and Humber clipper.
Councillor John Robinson, portfolio holder for image and culture, said: "The acts are the icing on the cake and I am sure there will be lost of people checking to see if they also spot Amy Winehouse."
The Grammy Award-winning singer has been known to pay surprise visits to her father's gigs.
He will perform at 3.30pm on the Clipper Stage, singing songs from his new album Rush of Love.
Julian Smith, who was in last year's Britain's Got Talent TV show, will perform at 12.45pm as the boats are being berthed.
Crowds are expected to line the waterfront at 9.30am for the arrival of the boats.
5 Comments
by E, Hull
Tuesday, July 13 2010, 8:40AM
“Hope he leaves her at home. We have enough aggressive, foul mouthed women already.”
by Harry, Balzac
Monday, July 12 2010, 4:04PM
“Bloody Hell! Get me a ticketn, quick!
Just about sums Hull up - the best they can manage is Amy Winehouse's Dad, taxi driver and jazz fan.”
by Jamie, Beverley
Sunday, July 11 2010, 10:14PM
“Can I slit my wrists now or do I have to wait for the actual event.”
by Ranter, Hull.
Saturday, July 10 2010, 10:43PM
“Perhaps if he had concentrated on his daughter instead of his obsession with jazz, then Amy might have grown up as a normal happy person.”
by Visitor, E Riding
Saturday, July 10 2010, 9:22PM
“I have just looked on the VHEY website for info on this as i am interested in the Clipper weekend.... nothing!! not one mention of one of Hull's biggest events. What do VHEY do if they dont promte things for the area???”