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Dan Walsh & Alistair Anderson
Two of the most dynamic musicians in folk music strike sparks off each other with songs, Northumbrian rants, jazzy ballads and Old Time reels.
Alistair Anderson (Concertina and Northumbrian Pipes) and former BBC Radio 2 Musician of the Year nominee, Dan Walsh (Banjo, Guitar and Vocals) share a warm chemistry on stage and their performance combines high energy with world class musicianship.
WHY? ‘A tangible magic’ Folkwords
‘Nifty fun with bags of wow factor’ FRoots
Presented by RM Promotions
Studio
£16.50
Rachel Harrington
The singer songwriter is a sixth generation Oregonian.
She feels a strong connection to place and to creating music that captures some of the stories and heritage of The West. Rachel has played major festivals throughout Europe and the US. She’s made four live appearances on BBC’s legendary Bob Harris Show and reached millions of listeners through airplay at Starbucks.
WHY? ‘Songs that capture the ghosts of old America’ ★★★★ Mojo
Studio
£14
Fairport Convention
The band has been making great music for over fifty years. Credited with originating British folk-rock music, they retain a passion for live performance.
Whether you are a long-time fan or a newcomer to their music, an evening with Fairport Convention is sure to surprise and delight you.
WHY? ‘Impressive musicians with a great back catalogue... (they) take chances and clearly enjoy themselves’ The Guardian
‘Vigorous and confident... the music leapt around the room’ The Mirror
Courtyard Theatre
£26
Presented by RM Promotions.
Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage
An intimate show of American roots and English folk music.
Hannah and Ben perform huddled round a single microphone, singing intimate duets with just mountain dulcimer, dobro and guitar. They are a folk duo that look and sound classically timeless, yet feel refreshingly unique.
WHY? ‘An exquisite soundscape, which is the result of passion, precision and unbridled intimacy’ R2 Magazine
Studio
£14
Rachael McShane and the Cartographers
The singer, cellist, fiddle and viola player is an original member of folk big band Bellowhead.
She toured internationally with them as well as making several TV appearances. Bellowhead recorded 5 studio albums and won a total of 8 BBC Folk Awards in their 12 years together. Rachael is now working on a new solo project of traditional songs. She plays with a brand new band, featuring guitarist Matthew Ord (Assembly Lane) and melodeon player Julian Sutton (Kathryn Tickell, Sting).
WHY? ‘A classy musician and a singer of striking elegance’ Mike Wilson’s Music Blog
‘You're in the presence of something very special… what a voice’ Sid Smith, BBC Music
Courtyard Theatre
£14, £12 Advantage Card
Harry Manx
The Canadian based artist has been dubbed an essential link between the music of East and West.
He creates musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. Harry’s signature instrument is the 20-stringed Mohan Veena, blending Indian folk melodies with slide guitar blues.
WHY? Winner of a Canadian Folk Music Award and CBC Radio’s Great Canadian Blues Award
Studio
£15 (£13 Advantage Card)
Faustus
Three of the leading lights of their generation:
Benji Kirkpatrick (Seth Lakeman Band, Steeleye Span, Bellowhead), Saul Rose (Eliza Carthy & The Wayward Band, Waterson:Carthy, Whapweazel) and Paul Sartin (Bellowhead, Belshazzar’s Feast). Deeply rooted in the English tradition, they are brought together in a virtuosic display of strong vocals, musicianship and testosterone.
WHY? ‘One of Britain’s outstanding folk bands’ The Guardian
Presented by RM Promotions
Studio
£17.50
Cara Dillon - Upon a Winter's Night
Cara and her band capture the mystery of Christmas with a collection of songs ancient and modern.
They weave Celtic and folksy rhythms alongside reverent and atmospheric carols while Cara holds the darkness at bay with the purity of her voice.
The Christmas story is retold with genuine wonder and celebrated with the dignity, passion and beauty it deserves. Christmas is one of Cara’s passions and her live show and album only go to prove it.
WHY? ‘Simple and stunning’ The Sunday Times
‘An instant Christmas classic’ BBC
‘There’s enchantment aplenty’ ★ ★ ★ ★ The Independent
‘A reminder of the real meaning of the Festive Season, uplifting and inspirational” The Daily Echo
Presented by RM Promotions
Courtyard Theatre
£26
New Year's Eve Hoedown at The Farm 2018
Heck yeah, it’s a hoedown!
Our popular New Year’s Eve event returns to ring in 2019! Join ceilidh and barn dance band Cut a Shine for foot stomping, rip-roaring, thigh-slapping traditional music and a night of all types of barn dancing. A fun, lively and thrilling way to celebrate this New Year's Eve! Age guidance 12+ years.
WHY? Dust off your cowboy hats, gingham checks or general fancy dress for frolics on the Courtyard Theatre dance floor
£20 before 31 October, £25 after
Supporters £17 before 31 October, £22 after