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In Memoriam |
Updated 17.11.24 |
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CHARITY CONCERTS IN WENSLEYDALE. NEXT
- STEVE KNIGHTLEY |
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Folk Icons Information Sites
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Associated Artists
Some of our favourite people in the business.
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Ex-Fairporter and a splendid multi-instrumentalist. RIP |
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One of the great talents of the British folk scene. Relatively quiet for several years, but renewed interest with the CD issues of his first album and a retrospective. New live CD available. |
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One
of |
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Ridiculously talented multi-instrumentalist. One half of Show of Hands, he also tours with his band. |
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Fiddle
player with the last line-up of the |
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French
singer / songwriter who has been around for a number of
years. HUGE in |
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The
utterly wonderful and mighty songwriting
talent of Gerry Colvin. The live gigs are an experience
not to be missed! |
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Strongly associated with the Cotswolds and the West Country. A fine singer /songwriter and musical interpreter of poetry. Some of his most notable work includes collaborations with Laurie Lee. |
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Derby based acoustic four piece play contemporary, traditional and European music. They feature ex-Rattlers Sarah Matthews and John Adams. |
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Singer /songwriter who should be hugely famous! Well known to Fairporters and solid European fan base. Check out the sound files. |
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Ex-Dando Shaft & Whippersnapper,
Kev is a fine singer &
guitarist and long-time collaborator with Dave Swarbrick. |
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Without doubt, the finest female voice of her generation. Sadly missed. |
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Ashley and Judy Dunlop’s
son. Encouraged to take to the stage since a young age, he
has now blossomed into a greatly admired singer, guitarist
and actor. Check out the film clips. |
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The original and the best. Regular Winter tour and CROPREDY!! |
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The singer / songwriter half of Show of Hands. “Vast, windswept voice” and grown-up lyrics. |
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Singer/songwriter from the Northeast with breathtaking, lyrical material. |
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Ex-Fairport and just about every important session you care to name, where a drummer is required. Watch out for periodic jazz dates. |
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Official
site for one of the original Fairports.
Massive back catalogue of wonderful music and still going
strong. |
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Simon Mayor &
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Mandolin
madness from two of the |
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Ex-founding member of The Battlefield Band. His solo albums are literate masterpieces and his multi-instrumental virtuosity is unsurpassed. |
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Not
just “Streets of |
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Fantastic
vocalist, former lead singer with Rose Among Thorns and
erstwhile collaborator with Ashley Hutchings. |
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A
Molly dance side from |
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One of the most well-known and respected bands to emerge from the British acoustic/rock scene. Latest tours and information. Some music to download too… |
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Highly gifted fiddler, ex-Albions and now linked with Celtic Orbis. Check out the website for more info. |
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The best male duo on the circuit. Mighty songs and blistering musicianship. |
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Recently featured on Radio 2. A fine singer/songwriter, highly regarded by fellow professionals. Tenderness and raw power in equal measure. “Miss him at your peril”. |
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Gloriously
resurrected, yet again. Mutter Slater & Andy Davies
back in harness and all’s
right with the world. Welcome back |
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Well respected singer/songwriter with some much sought after back catalogue. |
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Official
site for “The great John Tams” (Charles Spencer – Daily
Telegraph), web shopping included. Somercotes
lad made good – enough said! |
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Wonderful
guitarist. Ex-Albion Band and collaborator with many fine
musicians. |
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Mr. Thompson’s own site with a regular diary, tour dates, song information, photographs and merchandise. Essential. |
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A fine singer / songwriter with a whole raft of great albums. His material has been well publicised by Fairport Convention in recent years and he continues to produce beautifully crafted songs. |
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THE female duo. Ex-Albion lead singers, now firmly established in their own right. Great songs, great music and great fun. |
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The
finest exponents of the “Other Dance” to come out of the
Border tradition. Dark, pagan & very tribal. Featured
at Sidmouth in 2002 and
regulars at Whittlesey Straw
Bear. They are FANTASTIC. |
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The makers of Creature Comforts, Wallace & Gromit, Chicken Run etc. Co-owner Peter Lord is a big folk fan, especially of the Waterson:Carthy family |
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Everything you are ever likely to need on all things accordion, concertina and squeezy things. Everything from folk, classical, world music etc. etc. A goldmine. |
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Still going strong after a quarter of a century. Good guest list, friendly people and plush venue. |
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Complete music and media management company including web page design, recording, distribution etc. |
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Useful
site with links to artists, venues and other folk related
sites. Check out the links page especially. |
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An online site for all folk fans. Interviews, features, photographs and MP3 files. Really good stuff. |
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Handy
gig guide for the |
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Legendary
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New
agency representing e2K, Bob Fox, Steve Gibbons. Also
booking out the “Fairport Supporters” tour featuring Bob
Fox, Steve Tilston & Anna
Ryder. |
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Fine
magazine published in |
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One
of the finest music clubs in the south of |
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Peppery
Productions is a non-profit making body that aims to bring
the best in world music to |
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A
splendid club located in Surrey. Run by Bob and Maggie
Wood since 1983 and now, sadly, closed |
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An absolute must for sheet music. They have over 325,000 separate titles including, for example, 516 fiddle titles |
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Internet
gig guide for folk music in |
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Possibly the oldest independent label in the world. Sound files, full catalogue, mail order service and much more. One of our favourites. |
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Website devoted to Scottish, Irish and World music.
Comprehensive reviews, gigs and artists’ information. |
