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Rócas
Line Up:
Alex (Fiddle, Guitar, Box)
Ben (Digital Piano, Step Dancer)
Amy (Singer, Percussion)
Dan (Drums, Percussion)
Sarah (Flute, Guitar, Pipes)
+ other possibles. Flexible, dependant upon venue (from 2-6 musicians)
Rócas is a youthful concoction of young talented artists that produce a sound unlike many on the circuit. With a mix of traditional tunes, soulful singing and funky rhythms the overall effect is a lively creation of music which will soon have you up and bopping about. With step dancing, singing and music all playing a part in each performance there is something for everyone. Debut album due for release in April.
Based in Brighton / Sussex
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Zoox
Line Up:
Linda Game (Fiddle, Mandolin)
Becky Menday (Soprano Sax, Whistles, Contrabassoon)
Jo May (Percussion)
Zoox are a superb trio serving up cocktail of new melodies and traditional tunes with a delicate balance of strings, wind and percussion. Exciting arrangements, great musicianship and infectious energy typify a performance that is guaranteed to entertain and enchant.
Based in Sussex (Surrey/Berks)
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Duck Soup
Line Up:
Dan Quinn (Melodeon/Voice)
Ian Kearey (Dobro/Piano/Mandolin/Bass/ Harmonica)
Adam Bushell (Marimba/Guitar/Mandolin/Triangle)
Duck Soup combines the timeless traditional music of England with unique instrumentation and great good humour. Their playing has the ring of the best pub music session but is set apart by a quirky choice of material and distinctive melodeon-led arrangements.
Based in Sussex
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Linda Game and Adam Bushell
Linda Game (Fiddle, Mandolin)
Adam Bushell (Guitar/Mandolin/Triangle)
Two brilliant musicians with an ecletic repertoire playing togther regularly, and the bed-rock foundation for performance groups Stepback Morris and Broken Ankles Appalachian Cloggers in their day. Playing with more well-loved outfits than room to list - but you'll notice them in two of the groups above, for starters (!)
Based in Sussex
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Golcoda
Line Up:
Danny Harmer (Accordion, Guitar)
Rosie Holden (Violin)
Paul Booth (Drums, Cajon)
Simon Pykett (Bass)
Golconda have a distinct sound, born from both traditional British roots and modern world musical influence. The percussion that underpins the band's melodies is a cajon, an instrument used originally in flamenco but ideally suited to the youthful vibrancy of Golconda. As four accomplished musicians Golconda provide a solid performance in traditional roots and modern original folk, helping to push forward the boundaries of this beautiful genre of music.
Based in Hampshire
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Lunic
Line Up:
Lucy Duff (Fiddle)
Nick Powling (Guitar, Keyboard)
Lunic are a down-to-earth folk duo from Kent comprising a fiddle accompanied by acoustic guitar or electronic harpsichord. Their traditional style ranges from modern eclectic folk, through English, Scandinavian, Breton and Irish tunes. Lunic host a range of different feels to their music. They can be uplifting, thoughtful or even regal. They play at all kinds of venues and events, from cafes at festivals such as Glastonbury and the Glade, to ceilidhs, pubs, outdoor events and indoor functions.
Based in Kent
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Irene Shettle and Marian Button
Line Up:
Irene Shettle and Marian Button both unaccompanied singers.
Irene and Marian are both previous winners of the well-respected Song Competition of the National Folk Music Festival, specializing in the performance of English traditional unaccompanied song, and having a very wide repertoire between them of songs of pathos, lost love, tragedy and joy - in short, songs that reflect the human condition. Irene has staged two shows on the work of the Victorian folksong collector Lucy Broadwood at the Electric Theatre in Guildford, and guested at the West Sussex Festival of Christmas 2004 in Horsham, while Marian has been a featured performer at Tenterden Folk Festival in 2004 & 2005.
Based in Kent / Surrey
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Firethorn
Line Up:
Melanie Davies (Fiddle)
Jim Richards (Guitar)
Firethorn are Melanie Davies (fiddle) and Jim Richards (guitar), offering contemporary arrangements of traditional Irish dance tunes. Firethorn's music has been described as "softly melancholic yet also dynamic and uplifting". The tunes are played with variations and contrasts in tempo and feel to provide an engaging listening experience.
Based in Kent
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Philippe Barnes and Tom Phelan
Line Up:
Philippe Barnes (Flute)
Tom Phelan (Digital Piano)
Contemporary Folk music written and performed by two highly eclectic musicians. A compelling blend of beautiful melodies, exciting harmonies and blistering grooves.
Based in Sussex
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Rattle on the Stovepipe
Line Up:
Dave Arthur (Banjo, Guitar, Melodeon, Vocals)
Pete Cooper (Fiddle, Viola, Vocals)
Chris Moreton (Mandolin, Guitar, Vocals)
Together Moreton, Arthur and Cooper combine their interest and skills in English, Bluegrass, Appalachian Old Time, and Irish music, into a joyous, foot-tapping, and, at times, sensitive and moving Anglo-Appalachian experience.
Based in Kent
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Meridian
Line Up:
Richard Jones (Accordion)
Anna Tabbush (Fiddle, Flute, Vocals)
Chris Walshaw (Pipes, Whistles, Flutes)
Meridian play excellent arrangements of marvellous tunes & compelling songs for concerts & Euro-dances and provide the glorious sound of '... raw folk energy, laced with finesse ...'
Based in Kent/Surrey
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Band Of Two
Line Up:
Pete Fyfe (Guitar, Banjo and Vocals)
Garry Blakeley (Fiddle, Guitar and Vocals)
Band Of Two play goodtime Celtic/Irish music and sea songs with a generous helping of jigs to set you reeling.
Based in Surrey
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Saffron Summerfield Trio
Line Up:
Saffron Summerfield (Guitar, Vocals)
Robert Jarvis (Trombone)
David Leahy (double bass)
This group can be either a duo or trio
ESTABLISHED SINGER/SONGWRITER Saffron Summerfield - voice, guitar, bouzouki and cuatro - teams up with ace musicians David Leahy and Robert Jarvis, trombone for unusual and exciting folk/jazz/world rhythms and words. Found sounds blended with original material. Suzanne Vega meets The Penguin Cafe orchestra?
Based in Sussex
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Karen Tweed and Kerry Fletcher
Line Up:
Karen Tweed (Accordion)
Kerry Fletcher (Dancer)
Karen Tweed (England - accordion) and Kerry Fletcher (England - dance) Playing for folk dance and folk dancing for playing - a curious visit to interactive solos. Karen and Kerry were part of the 4K Plot commissioned by the Sage Gateshead and PRS Foundation in November 2004 which was staged at the Baltic Art Centre in Gateshead. This led to further work teaching interactive dance / music ensembles and their own ideas to create new work within this duo.
Based in Kent/Surrey
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Karen Tweed and Roger Wilson
Line Up:
Karen Tweed (Accordion)
Rodger Wilson (Fiddle, Guitar)
Karen Tweed (England - accordion) and Roger Wilson (England - guitar, fiddle and voice) English, American and Irish musical influences are blended with Roger's songwriting skills to give an acoustic duet of great verve and foot tapping energy.
Based in Surrey
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Petteridge Light Orchestra
Line Up:
Phil Martin (English Pipes, Hurdy Gurdy, Guitar, Whistle, Percussion)
Paul Hurst (English Pipes, Melodeon, English & Anglo Concertinas)
Rob Jones (Fiddle, Guitar, Lute, Appalachian Dulcimer)
Period & traditional music, from waltzes to jigs. Mix of English, French, Scottish, American and Irish.
Based in Kent
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