Spiro first met on the Bristol music scene and have been together, their line-up completely unchanged, for over 20 years.

That the group still boast their original line-up speaks volumes for their sense of collectivism and solidarity.

These are virtues that are writ large in their music, a commendable all-for-one sensibility.

Listen to just a few bars of any track and that tight ensemble sound is both overwhelming and invigorating.

Their tour supports the album Pole Star re-issued in 2014.

Spiro are Jane Harbour: violin
Jason Sparkes: piano accordion
Alex Vann: mandolin
Jon Hunt: acoustic guitar
www.spiromusic.com

www.exeterphoenix.org.uk 8pm £12/£10 conc. Tel 01392 667080