Americana festival returns for its twelfth year
Celebrating its twelfth anniversary as the UK’s first and finest Americana festival, Maverick Festival returns to Easton Farm Park, Woodbridge, from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th July.
Maverick Festival is renowned for showcasing the most authentic and talented musicians from both sides of the Atlantic and this year is no exception. Over the past decade organisers have stuck to what they believe in, presenting exciting and inspiring line-ups year after year.
“This year we are pushing the musical boundaries of Americana even further with the addition of some classic Cajun and a Friday night focus on bluegrass,” said curator Paul Spencer.
Texan rockabilly and country music artist ROSIE FLORES is welcomed to the 2019 line up; Rosie’s music blends rockabilly, honky-tonk, jazz, and Western swing along with traditional influences from her Tex-Mex heritage.
Next up is Grammy award-winning artist and multi instrumentalist with the Old Crow Medicine Show, CHANCE MCCOY. His first LP Wander Wide set for release this year is a collection of masterfully written songs woven with threads of folk indie and rock.
Brooklyn-based duo THE BROTHER BROTHERS, comprising identical twins Adam and David Moss, will be making their Maverick festival debut this year. Their stunning songcraft blends masterfully gentle guitar, cello and five-string fiddle with the sublime sort of two-part harmonies only brothers can carry.
Described as ‘the finest country rock band on the planet” by MOJO magazine, acclaimed California country band I SEE HAWKS IN LA also join the headliners. The band channel Gram Parsons, Byrds and Burritos into their singular brand of psychedelic country rock.
Set amongst the picturesque Victorian farm buildings of Easton Farm Park, the site is nestled deep in the Suffolk countryside, yet only two hours from London. The festival presents music performances, film & workshops and features over forty different artists, across five stages indoors and out.
For further details andto book tickets, visit the festival website maverickfestival.co.uk
Maverick Festival is renowned for showcasing the most authentic and talented musicians from both sides of the Atlantic and this year is no exception. Over the past decade organisers have stuck to what they believe in, presenting exciting and inspiring line-ups year after year.
“This year we are pushing the musical boundaries of Americana even further with the addition of some classic Cajun and a Friday night focus on bluegrass,” said curator Paul Spencer.
Texan rockabilly and country music artist ROSIE FLORES is welcomed to the 2019 line up; Rosie’s music blends rockabilly, honky-tonk, jazz, and Western swing along with traditional influences from her Tex-Mex heritage.
Next up is Grammy award-winning artist and multi instrumentalist with the Old Crow Medicine Show, CHANCE MCCOY. His first LP Wander Wide set for release this year is a collection of masterfully written songs woven with threads of folk indie and rock.
Brooklyn-based duo THE BROTHER BROTHERS, comprising identical twins Adam and David Moss, will be making their Maverick festival debut this year. Their stunning songcraft blends masterfully gentle guitar, cello and five-string fiddle with the sublime sort of two-part harmonies only brothers can carry.
Described as ‘the finest country rock band on the planet” by MOJO magazine, acclaimed California country band I SEE HAWKS IN LA also join the headliners. The band channel Gram Parsons, Byrds and Burritos into their singular brand of psychedelic country rock.
Set amongst the picturesque Victorian farm buildings of Easton Farm Park, the site is nestled deep in the Suffolk countryside, yet only two hours from London. The festival presents music performances, film & workshops and features over forty different artists, across five stages indoors and out.
For further details andto book tickets, visit the festival website maverickfestival.co.uk
Line-up announced for fortieth Cropredy Festival
Fairport's Cropredy Convention three-day open-air music festival will celebrate its fortieth anniversary in 2019.
The organisers have announced many of the acts booked for next summer’s event which will take place on Thursday 8th, Friday 9th and Saturday 10th August. The remaining acts will be announced in January 2019.
Host band Fairport Convention will open the festival on Thursday 8th August with an acoustic performance then take the stage again on Saturday to play a two-hour headline set.
Thursday’s headline act will be The Waterboys whose potent performance makes them one of the UK's most exciting live acts. Former Fairport member Richard Thompson will appear with his erstwhile bandmates Dave Mattacks, Dave Pegg and Simon Nicol. Frank Turner will headline on the Friday.
Award-winning Martin Simpson, one of Britain’s greatest acoustic guitarists, makes his first appearance at Cropredy. Fresh from a world tour with Robert Plant, Seth Lakeman returns to Cropredy after a ten year absence. Celebrating 50 years of Jethro Tull’s music, Martin Barre’s band includes the original Tull drummer Clive Bunker and long-time bassist, Jonathan Noyce.
Pioneers of Canterbury’s prog rock scene, Caravan will be making their Cropredy debut.Scottish singer-guitarist Zal Cleminson’s /sin’dogs/ are a new high-octane prog-metal band. Daphne’s Flight features five female singer-songwriters; Christine Collister, Melanie Harrold, Julie Matthews, Helen Watson and Chris While.
Will Pound and Eddy Jay are, respectively, among the UK's finest harmonica and accordion players. Award-winning female trio Wildwood Kin play contemporary indie-folk characterised by spellbinding family harmonies.
Lil Jim, Tors, The 4 of Us, Wilson & Wakeman, Richard Digance, Tide Lines and Zal Cleminson’s /sin'dogs/ complete the line-up.
For tickets and further information visit www.fairportconvention.com
The organisers have announced many of the acts booked for next summer’s event which will take place on Thursday 8th, Friday 9th and Saturday 10th August. The remaining acts will be announced in January 2019.
Host band Fairport Convention will open the festival on Thursday 8th August with an acoustic performance then take the stage again on Saturday to play a two-hour headline set.
Thursday’s headline act will be The Waterboys whose potent performance makes them one of the UK's most exciting live acts. Former Fairport member Richard Thompson will appear with his erstwhile bandmates Dave Mattacks, Dave Pegg and Simon Nicol. Frank Turner will headline on the Friday.
Award-winning Martin Simpson, one of Britain’s greatest acoustic guitarists, makes his first appearance at Cropredy. Fresh from a world tour with Robert Plant, Seth Lakeman returns to Cropredy after a ten year absence. Celebrating 50 years of Jethro Tull’s music, Martin Barre’s band includes the original Tull drummer Clive Bunker and long-time bassist, Jonathan Noyce.
Pioneers of Canterbury’s prog rock scene, Caravan will be making their Cropredy debut.Scottish singer-guitarist Zal Cleminson’s /sin’dogs/ are a new high-octane prog-metal band. Daphne’s Flight features five female singer-songwriters; Christine Collister, Melanie Harrold, Julie Matthews, Helen Watson and Chris While.
Will Pound and Eddy Jay are, respectively, among the UK's finest harmonica and accordion players. Award-winning female trio Wildwood Kin play contemporary indie-folk characterised by spellbinding family harmonies.
Lil Jim, Tors, The 4 of Us, Wilson & Wakeman, Richard Digance, Tide Lines and Zal Cleminson’s /sin'dogs/ complete the line-up.
For tickets and further information visit www.fairportconvention.com
Steve Harley & Paul Young join Gate to Southwell headliners
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel and Los Pacaminos featuring Paul Young are among the star names being added to this year’s Gate To Southwell Festival (6th-9th June).
Joining an eclectic international line-up that already includes Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys (pictured), Skipinnish, Nancy Kerr, Blue Rose Code, Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys and many more brilliant folk roots and acoustic music artists, Los Pacaminos and Steve Harley will headline the festival on Thursday and Friday respectively.
Paul Young, one of the UK’s best-loved vocalists (“Wherever I Lay My Hat’, ‘Love Of The Common People’, ‘Every Time You Go Away’), has been the charismatic front-man of the highly-entertaining Tex-Mex show band Los Pacaminos since 1993: “It’s real bar room stuff: foot stompers, not too many slow songs – a real party atmosphere”.
Steve Harley famous for worldwide hits such as ‘Judy Teen’, ‘Mr Soft’, ‘Sebastian’ and ‘Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)’, has been performing for almost 50 years, producing great albums including Cockney Rebel’s ‘The Human Menagerie’ and ‘The Psychomodo’. ‘Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me) was a global Number One in 1975. Both artists will be playing Southwell for the first time.
The increasingly-popular four day festival at Southwell Racecourse welcomes back folk singer and activist Grace Petrie, California blues rocker Joshua Cook, trad supergroup The Tweed Project, the country-soul-meets-punk Louisiana sounds of Truckstop Honeymoon, and the multi-instrumental virtuosity of Ranagri. Plus young exciting Californian bluegrass band Blue Summit, upcoming Irish stars Jigjam, BBC Young Folk Award winners Josie Duncan & Pablo Lafuente, the fantastic folk rock dance band Blackbeard’s Tea Party, “Princess of Cajun” accordionist Sarah Savoy, famous punk veterans Otway & Barrett, Nottingham’s own gypsy jazz hot clubbers Maniere Des Bohemiens, world fusion crowd favourites The Activators, the highly-acclaimed Bird In The Belly folk collective, the rich harmonies of Norwich’s Alden Patterson & Dashwood and the sweet-voiced addictive songs of pop rockers Morrisey & Marshall.
In the great Southwell tradition of past events such as Dylan@75 and the Summer Of Love, there’ll be a Woodstock@50 concert on the Saturday afternoon and Sunjay’s Tribute to Buddy Holly on the Sunday. Plus a special Continental celebration featuring diverse European acts such as Spanish Basque folk dance band Korrontzi, the beautiful Dutch harmonies of SYA(Suddenly Years Align) and French-born favourite Flossie Malavialle.
On top of all this there’ll be a family-friendly, something-for-everyone mix of pub gigs, ceilidhs, fine food stalls, dance sides, music workshops, beer and cider festivals, and top class children’s entertainment (including the return of genius juggler Dan The Hat).
Bargain-priced Tier One tickets are on sale now from www.gtsf.uk
Joining an eclectic international line-up that already includes Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys (pictured), Skipinnish, Nancy Kerr, Blue Rose Code, Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys and many more brilliant folk roots and acoustic music artists, Los Pacaminos and Steve Harley will headline the festival on Thursday and Friday respectively.
Paul Young, one of the UK’s best-loved vocalists (“Wherever I Lay My Hat’, ‘Love Of The Common People’, ‘Every Time You Go Away’), has been the charismatic front-man of the highly-entertaining Tex-Mex show band Los Pacaminos since 1993: “It’s real bar room stuff: foot stompers, not too many slow songs – a real party atmosphere”.
Steve Harley famous for worldwide hits such as ‘Judy Teen’, ‘Mr Soft’, ‘Sebastian’ and ‘Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)’, has been performing for almost 50 years, producing great albums including Cockney Rebel’s ‘The Human Menagerie’ and ‘The Psychomodo’. ‘Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me) was a global Number One in 1975. Both artists will be playing Southwell for the first time.
The increasingly-popular four day festival at Southwell Racecourse welcomes back folk singer and activist Grace Petrie, California blues rocker Joshua Cook, trad supergroup The Tweed Project, the country-soul-meets-punk Louisiana sounds of Truckstop Honeymoon, and the multi-instrumental virtuosity of Ranagri. Plus young exciting Californian bluegrass band Blue Summit, upcoming Irish stars Jigjam, BBC Young Folk Award winners Josie Duncan & Pablo Lafuente, the fantastic folk rock dance band Blackbeard’s Tea Party, “Princess of Cajun” accordionist Sarah Savoy, famous punk veterans Otway & Barrett, Nottingham’s own gypsy jazz hot clubbers Maniere Des Bohemiens, world fusion crowd favourites The Activators, the highly-acclaimed Bird In The Belly folk collective, the rich harmonies of Norwich’s Alden Patterson & Dashwood and the sweet-voiced addictive songs of pop rockers Morrisey & Marshall.
In the great Southwell tradition of past events such as Dylan@75 and the Summer Of Love, there’ll be a Woodstock@50 concert on the Saturday afternoon and Sunjay’s Tribute to Buddy Holly on the Sunday. Plus a special Continental celebration featuring diverse European acts such as Spanish Basque folk dance band Korrontzi, the beautiful Dutch harmonies of SYA(Suddenly Years Align) and French-born favourite Flossie Malavialle.
On top of all this there’ll be a family-friendly, something-for-everyone mix of pub gigs, ceilidhs, fine food stalls, dance sides, music workshops, beer and cider festivals, and top class children’s entertainment (including the return of genius juggler Dan The Hat).
Bargain-priced Tier One tickets are on sale now from www.gtsf.uk
Charlie Dore announces Spring 'Dark Matter' tour
Charlie Dore will be doing some two-timing this Spring when she alternates between two different musical partners, her long-time school friend and collaborator, the multi-instrumental Julian Littman (pictured), and the virtuoso double bass player Gareth Huw Davies.
They will be sharing Charlie's double award-winning album Dark Matter with a series of a multi-instrumental evenings of ‘intriguingly other’ eclectic folk, bursting with earworms and crunchy lyrics.
They’ll dip into favourites from Charlie's past albums as well as sharing stories and original acoustic versions of hits she has written for others, including George Harrison and Jimmy Nail.
Charlie has written platinum selling hits for other artists but she still keeps the best songs for herself. And there’s always a possibility of a new angle on her own song, Pilot of the Airwaves - still a national radio favourite.
Julian, whose ‘other band’ is Steeleye Span, has worked with Charlie since they were 16 years old. They’ve written hundreds of songs together and co-produced eight of Charlie’s albums.
Charlie says "After all this time there’s definitely a shorthand between us and although both of us work with other people all the time, we enjoy being able to easily pick up where we left off. We like to mix things up a bit though, so often we’ll re-arrange songs to keep them fresh - and as I’ve been making a new album roughly every couple of years for the past 12 years or so there are lots of songs that feel new - because actually they are new! We both swap instruments all the time during lives shows, so there’s never been a point where its felt like we’re doing the same show - it changes every night.”
With Gareth Huw Davies it’ll be a very different show, but as Charlie explains, “he’s a multi-instrumentalist too, but with more emphasis on bowed instruments and piano, so working with him as a duo gives us both the chance to experiment with arrangements. I’m really looking forward to it enormously!"
Charlie has worked with Gareth since he guested with her band at the Wexford Festival in 2005. Since then, in between playing with everyone from Chrissie Hynde to Sir Willard White, Gareth has contributed his 5 string double-bass playing and singing to many of Charlie’s larger gigs, including Celtic Connections, Edinburgh and FolkEast festivals. Charlie’s latest album, the double award-winning Dark Matter features Gareth on most tracks and once she discovered his other considerable talents on piano, cello and vocals she made a mental note to experiment with some new arrangements in a live context.
Charlie says "It’s been very inspiring to take songs I’m used to playing one way, turn them upside down and start from the bass end, basically from the bottom up. And with a 5-string bass, that’s one big bottom!"
For more inforamtion and full tour dates, visit www.charliedore.com
They will be sharing Charlie's double award-winning album Dark Matter with a series of a multi-instrumental evenings of ‘intriguingly other’ eclectic folk, bursting with earworms and crunchy lyrics.
They’ll dip into favourites from Charlie's past albums as well as sharing stories and original acoustic versions of hits she has written for others, including George Harrison and Jimmy Nail.
Charlie has written platinum selling hits for other artists but she still keeps the best songs for herself. And there’s always a possibility of a new angle on her own song, Pilot of the Airwaves - still a national radio favourite.
Julian, whose ‘other band’ is Steeleye Span, has worked with Charlie since they were 16 years old. They’ve written hundreds of songs together and co-produced eight of Charlie’s albums.
Charlie says "After all this time there’s definitely a shorthand between us and although both of us work with other people all the time, we enjoy being able to easily pick up where we left off. We like to mix things up a bit though, so often we’ll re-arrange songs to keep them fresh - and as I’ve been making a new album roughly every couple of years for the past 12 years or so there are lots of songs that feel new - because actually they are new! We both swap instruments all the time during lives shows, so there’s never been a point where its felt like we’re doing the same show - it changes every night.”
With Gareth Huw Davies it’ll be a very different show, but as Charlie explains, “he’s a multi-instrumentalist too, but with more emphasis on bowed instruments and piano, so working with him as a duo gives us both the chance to experiment with arrangements. I’m really looking forward to it enormously!"
Charlie has worked with Gareth since he guested with her band at the Wexford Festival in 2005. Since then, in between playing with everyone from Chrissie Hynde to Sir Willard White, Gareth has contributed his 5 string double-bass playing and singing to many of Charlie’s larger gigs, including Celtic Connections, Edinburgh and FolkEast festivals. Charlie’s latest album, the double award-winning Dark Matter features Gareth on most tracks and once she discovered his other considerable talents on piano, cello and vocals she made a mental note to experiment with some new arrangements in a live context.
Charlie says "It’s been very inspiring to take songs I’m used to playing one way, turn them upside down and start from the bass end, basically from the bottom up. And with a 5-string bass, that’s one big bottom!"
For more inforamtion and full tour dates, visit www.charliedore.com
Musicport success, and new a festival for 2019
From its opening parade on Friday 19th October led by Soznak & Runaway Samba Fire Jugglers & a junk instrument orchestra through to the final concert on 26th October with Martha Tilston as part of its village tour, this year’s Musicport festival (the 19th) was a resounding success.
Main stage performances by Blackbeards Tea Party, Zimbabwean band Mokoomba, reggae artist Natty, Malian star Vieux Farka Toure, Swedish band Kolonien & the uniquely wonderful Tankus The Henge were particular highlights. Standing ovations for Jasdeep Singh Degun Quartet, O’Hooley & Tidow & The Angel Brothers in the theatre proved that this more intimate stage had much to offer whilst John Hegley, Two Man Ting, Doomfolk, Mackie, Simon Wood & Tamara, Friends Of The Family all found really appreciative audiences on the smaller stages.
Throughout it all the DJs in the hub kept a great vibe going and with their special guest Adrian Sherwood proving a great late-night success on Saturday. Blessed with great weather over most of the main weekend, sitting outdoors between acts and the sea dip for charity on Sunday proved popular too.
With really good audiences for the village tour events too plus several school workshops organiser Jim McLaughlin said “Over the years we have developed an audience & a staff team who appreciate music, dance and spoken word in all its different forms and who come together in a spirit of community which ensures it is one of the friendliest and most trouble-free events you could imagine . All the workshops were really well attended proving that people want to engage with the artists as well as be entertained by them and stretching the village tour to 5 days ensures we provide more engagement with the rural communities”
Heading into its 20th year Musicport is hoping to bring together next October a stellar line-up of some its favourite acts alongside some acts who it has long wanted to bring to Whitby. The dates for 2019 are 18th-20th October.
Also announced over the weekend is a new outdoor festival in the summer of 2019 (28-30th June) at Mulgrave Castle, Lythe. Elephant At The Castle Festival will bring together the annual Normafest alongside Musicport to celebrate the 80th birthday of the grand dame of English folk music, Norma Waterson MBE from Robin Hoods Bay. On a stunning site with on-site camping it is hoped this will become an annual event boosting the local economy and attracting big name artists. For more details visit elephantatthecastle.com
Main stage performances by Blackbeards Tea Party, Zimbabwean band Mokoomba, reggae artist Natty, Malian star Vieux Farka Toure, Swedish band Kolonien & the uniquely wonderful Tankus The Henge were particular highlights. Standing ovations for Jasdeep Singh Degun Quartet, O’Hooley & Tidow & The Angel Brothers in the theatre proved that this more intimate stage had much to offer whilst John Hegley, Two Man Ting, Doomfolk, Mackie, Simon Wood & Tamara, Friends Of The Family all found really appreciative audiences on the smaller stages.
Throughout it all the DJs in the hub kept a great vibe going and with their special guest Adrian Sherwood proving a great late-night success on Saturday. Blessed with great weather over most of the main weekend, sitting outdoors between acts and the sea dip for charity on Sunday proved popular too.
With really good audiences for the village tour events too plus several school workshops organiser Jim McLaughlin said “Over the years we have developed an audience & a staff team who appreciate music, dance and spoken word in all its different forms and who come together in a spirit of community which ensures it is one of the friendliest and most trouble-free events you could imagine . All the workshops were really well attended proving that people want to engage with the artists as well as be entertained by them and stretching the village tour to 5 days ensures we provide more engagement with the rural communities”
Heading into its 20th year Musicport is hoping to bring together next October a stellar line-up of some its favourite acts alongside some acts who it has long wanted to bring to Whitby. The dates for 2019 are 18th-20th October.
Also announced over the weekend is a new outdoor festival in the summer of 2019 (28-30th June) at Mulgrave Castle, Lythe. Elephant At The Castle Festival will bring together the annual Normafest alongside Musicport to celebrate the 80th birthday of the grand dame of English folk music, Norma Waterson MBE from Robin Hoods Bay. On a stunning site with on-site camping it is hoped this will become an annual event boosting the local economy and attracting big name artists. For more details visit elephantatthecastle.com
Downend Folk Club announces Spring programme
Bristol's burgeoningever-popular Downend Folk Club has announced its programme for Spring 2019. There's something for everyone on the third Friday of every month between January and April, ticking every box in the broad church that is the folk genre, from astute observational song-writing through to traditional English folk songs and tunes.
Kicking off the programme on Friday 18th January, and back by popular demand, was Gavin Osborn. Gavin went down a storm when he opened for Grace Petrie back in November 2017, with regulars asking to hear more than the 25 minutes he gave back then. Known for his storytelling shows with comedian Daniel Kitson, and now with five studio albums under his belt, Gavin is a regular on the festival scene and is also familiar to listeners of BBC Radio 4. Katherine Priddy provided the support slot at 8.00pm.
The February event, on Friday 15th, was headlined by Alden, Paterson & Dashwood - one of the most exciting bands to emerge on the scene in recent years. The Norwich-based trio weave rich vocal harmonies, fiddle, dobro and guitar around beautifully written original songs and melodies. Their music takes influence from folk traditions from both sides of the Atlantic with uplifting instrumentals and self-penned songs depicting tales of young travellers, sleepy seas and their affection for home. Molly Anne opened for the trio.
Making a triumphant and long-overdue return on Friday 15th March will be multiple Folk Award-nominated duo O'Hooley & Tidow. Belinda and Heidi first played at the club in 2015 to a sell-out audience, and the club has never had more requests for an act to return! With a personal invite from Billy Bragg to play Glastonbury, sessions on BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio 2, five star reviews and a feature in The Guardian, the songwriting, voice and piano partnership
of Belinda O’Hooley and Heidi Tidow is regarded as “one of British folk music’s mightiest combinations” (Mojo Magazine).
DFC Favourite Mike Weaver will be the support act.
Rounding off the programme on Friday 19th April are The Askew Sisters. Hazel is a familiar face to the DFC faithful, having featured as part of Lady Maisery, but now she returns in duo form with her sister Emily. The pair’s live performances brim with the depth and connection not only of two sisters, but also of two musicians who have been immersed in folk music all their lives. In April they release their long awaited fourth album, a collection of songs about enclosure, place and power. Opening the evening's entertainment will be Nick Hart.
Each concert takes place at Frenchay Village Hall, starting at 8.00pm with the support act. The headline act will start at around 8.40pm. Doors open at 7.30pm. For tickets and more information, visit www.downendfolkclub.co.uk
Kicking off the programme on Friday 18th January, and back by popular demand, was Gavin Osborn. Gavin went down a storm when he opened for Grace Petrie back in November 2017, with regulars asking to hear more than the 25 minutes he gave back then. Known for his storytelling shows with comedian Daniel Kitson, and now with five studio albums under his belt, Gavin is a regular on the festival scene and is also familiar to listeners of BBC Radio 4. Katherine Priddy provided the support slot at 8.00pm.
The February event, on Friday 15th, was headlined by Alden, Paterson & Dashwood - one of the most exciting bands to emerge on the scene in recent years. The Norwich-based trio weave rich vocal harmonies, fiddle, dobro and guitar around beautifully written original songs and melodies. Their music takes influence from folk traditions from both sides of the Atlantic with uplifting instrumentals and self-penned songs depicting tales of young travellers, sleepy seas and their affection for home. Molly Anne opened for the trio.
Making a triumphant and long-overdue return on Friday 15th March will be multiple Folk Award-nominated duo O'Hooley & Tidow. Belinda and Heidi first played at the club in 2015 to a sell-out audience, and the club has never had more requests for an act to return! With a personal invite from Billy Bragg to play Glastonbury, sessions on BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio 2, five star reviews and a feature in The Guardian, the songwriting, voice and piano partnership
of Belinda O’Hooley and Heidi Tidow is regarded as “one of British folk music’s mightiest combinations” (Mojo Magazine).
DFC Favourite Mike Weaver will be the support act.
Rounding off the programme on Friday 19th April are The Askew Sisters. Hazel is a familiar face to the DFC faithful, having featured as part of Lady Maisery, but now she returns in duo form with her sister Emily. The pair’s live performances brim with the depth and connection not only of two sisters, but also of two musicians who have been immersed in folk music all their lives. In April they release their long awaited fourth album, a collection of songs about enclosure, place and power. Opening the evening's entertainment will be Nick Hart.
Each concert takes place at Frenchay Village Hall, starting at 8.00pm with the support act. The headline act will start at around 8.40pm. Doors open at 7.30pm. For tickets and more information, visit www.downendfolkclub.co.uk
Daria's East-West Folk fusion enchants audiences
With her “extraordinary voice” and strong Russian and Ingush heritage, Daria Kulesh has been making a name for herself as a “bold, exotic, impressive" performer.
Mixing her Eastern roots with Western folk influences, she creates an original and exciting sound, full of passion and magic. Her debut release Eternal Child was described as “phenomenal” and her second album Long Lost Home has enjoyed rave reviews, national radio play and multiple awards in the UK and Russia, including LCM Album of the Year.
Daria’s beguiling music is a gateway to a very little known, but stunning part of the world - Ingushetia in the Caucasus (south of Russia). This unique landscape (pictured left) is hardly known in Western Europe - but thanks to Daria its rich history and folk traditions are becoming more widely known.
Through her mesmerising songs, people can discover this mysterious land and the story of the Ingush people - their language, culture and unique way of life that were nearly eradicated by Joseph Stalin in 1944. "The songs aren't just sung, but lived." (FATEA Magazine). A refreshing, uplifting, intriguing and thoroughly entertaining evening awaits all who come along.
For news of Daria's up-coming gigs in the region, please see our 'What's On' listings: Stroud (27th January 2019), Wychwood Folk Club - with Vicki Swann & Jonny Dyer, 2nd February) and the Chapel Arts Centre, Bath (April 27th). For national tour dates visit www.daria-kulesh.co.uk/gigs
Comments from the Scottish tour: Duncan MacInness, SEALL at Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Isle of Skye: "Superb artistry - and very informative. Excellent blend of music, performance and insight into a period of history we were unaware of."
Cornwallace, writing for TheNettle.scot from The Market Bar, Inverness: "Her voice was simply magnificent. Mesmerising and ethereal."
Harry Wilson, Stirling Folk Club: "A spellbinding night last night with the amazing Daria Kulesh and Jonny Dyer. Some fascinating stories and songs. Daria's powerful voice was complimented expertly by Jonny's wonderful accompaniments."
Mixing her Eastern roots with Western folk influences, she creates an original and exciting sound, full of passion and magic. Her debut release Eternal Child was described as “phenomenal” and her second album Long Lost Home has enjoyed rave reviews, national radio play and multiple awards in the UK and Russia, including LCM Album of the Year.
Daria’s beguiling music is a gateway to a very little known, but stunning part of the world - Ingushetia in the Caucasus (south of Russia). This unique landscape (pictured left) is hardly known in Western Europe - but thanks to Daria its rich history and folk traditions are becoming more widely known.
Through her mesmerising songs, people can discover this mysterious land and the story of the Ingush people - their language, culture and unique way of life that were nearly eradicated by Joseph Stalin in 1944. "The songs aren't just sung, but lived." (FATEA Magazine). A refreshing, uplifting, intriguing and thoroughly entertaining evening awaits all who come along.
For news of Daria's up-coming gigs in the region, please see our 'What's On' listings: Stroud (27th January 2019), Wychwood Folk Club - with Vicki Swann & Jonny Dyer, 2nd February) and the Chapel Arts Centre, Bath (April 27th). For national tour dates visit www.daria-kulesh.co.uk/gigs
Comments from the Scottish tour: Duncan MacInness, SEALL at Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Isle of Skye: "Superb artistry - and very informative. Excellent blend of music, performance and insight into a period of history we were unaware of."
Cornwallace, writing for TheNettle.scot from The Market Bar, Inverness: "Her voice was simply magnificent. Mesmerising and ethereal."
Harry Wilson, Stirling Folk Club: "A spellbinding night last night with the amazing Daria Kulesh and Jonny Dyer. Some fascinating stories and songs. Daria's powerful voice was complimented expertly by Jonny's wonderful accompaniments."
