A welcome return for both Tom McConville and CELT (support). Tom was born in Tyneside and he is one of the finest fiddle players in Britain and a grand singer and raconteur. As well as his solo work he has played with Barbara Dickson, Richard Thompson, Allan Taylor, Lindisfarne, Keiran Halpin, Dabhand, and he has shared the stage with Stephan Grappelli, Sean Maguire, Paul Brady, The Chieftains. Tom has a BBC 2 Radio Folk Award. “One of the greatest violinists I've ever heard and by far the biggest influence in my music” (Seth Lakeman) . A world class...
Critically acclaimed composer, musician and singer Louise Jordan performs No Petticoats Here – a collection of original songs telling the stories of real-life inspirational women
from the First World War. Based on extensive research and combining live and recorded sound, this show promises to be a theatre concert like no other; a rich visual and
auditory experience that truly connects the audience with the past
Following two successful tours Jordan has been granted Arts Council England funding to develop the...
“Skerryvore are the most promising young band in Scotland today” Mick MacNeil – Simple Minds Scottish Traditional Music Live Act of the Year 2016, ‘Skerryvore,’
The exhilarating Celtic Rockers, return to England for the Autumn 2017 leg of their biannual tours of England and Wales.
The band tour worldwide, with European dates and 2 separate tours in the US in 2017. They are eager to bring their unique sound to new audiences, as well as making welcome returns to familiar venues.
The band started as a four piece with their roots on the tiny Hebridean island of Tiree....
Double Bill in association with Cygnet Theatre & Wren Music
Singers and sound artists Nick Janaway and Sarah Owen perform a genre-defying mix of live sampling and traditional folk song, with voice at the heart of the music. “Arresting, atmospheric and thrilling – Dolarference are one of the most original acts playing English folk music” –froots magazine Rosa Rebecka Not only an outstanding vocalist but also a truly original songwriter, Rosa Rebecka produces finely crafted songs which mix haunting narrative storytelling with sublime musicality.
IT was fourth time lucky for Matt Norman at the 40th anniversary Dartmoor Folk Festival, held at South Zeal near Okehampton at the weekend.
Folk music, song and dance enthusiast Matt, from Bristol, was declared the champion adult Dartmoor Step Dance competition champion for 2017 after a hotly-fought competition.
Matt, formerly from South Zeal and Exeter, had previously won the title in 2008, 2011 and 2015 and now equals competitor Lisa Sture, from North Devon, who holds the record for having previously won the title on four occasions.
Miranda Sykes, the acclaimed singer and bassist with ‘Show of Hands’ is returning to her roots. After a career spanning over 20 years, during which time she has played with many of the top musicians and singers within the folk world, she will be touring as she started out: One woman, one bass, and one guitar. BORROWED PLACES is her debut solo album and draws its inspiration primarily from the songs and landscape of her native Lincolnshire but seen through the eyes of someone who has lived away for many years. With her sensational voice, and accompanying herself, Miranda interprets the soul...
One of the great singer/song-writers of the Scottish Folk Movement with a powerful voice and passionate character. Ian has been influenced by the likes of McGuiness Flint, Gallagher & Lyle, and Stan Rogers among others. He was one of the artists involved in Linn Records “The Complete Songs of Robert Burns”, and his songwriting has included Child On The Green, Too Far From She, Gone For The Day and the recent haunting and compassionate Sweet Fallen Angel and Brown Eyed Baby. On stage he brings a huge presence and he has perennial return bookings at festivals such as...
THERE will be a celebratory feel when the 40th anniversary Dartmoor Folk Festival takes place in the foothills of Dartmoor at South Zeal, near Okehampton, from Friday to Sunday, August 11, 12 and 13.
It was 40 years ago that the festival was founded by the late Bob Cann, who lived in the parish of South Zeal. He had the dream of a folk event on his doorstep that would help to revive and preserve the music, song and dance traditions of Dartmoor.
Thanks to the efforts of Bob Cann, his family and friends, and lately his descendants and a strong committee, with the support of...
