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Sharon Shannon & Band with special guest Seckou Keita
Legendary Irish accordion maestro Sharon Shannon brings a new live show on UK tour 2019.
Joined by her band, Jim Murray (acoustic guitar), Jack Maher (electric guitar, vocals) and Sean Regan (fiddle, percussion and beatbox), Sharon will perform music from her many albums throughout the years, including 2017's Sacred Earth.
Seckou Keita from Senegal playing Kora and percussion was one of the key collaborators. Now Seckou joins Sharon and her band, as a special guest on the Sacred Earth UK tour 2019.
Why? 'One of the finest accordion players on the planet' fRoots
Courtyard Theatre
£18
Chris Leslie
RM Promotions present
Chris Leslie brings his solo show to Norden Farm Centre for the Arts for an intimate evening of song, fiddle music and stories. He joined Fairport Convention back in 1996 and has been the song writer, vocalist and multi instrumentalist in the band since then.
He sings and plays, violin, mandolin, ukulele, Native American flute, Norwegian hardanger fiddle, tenor guitar & whistles. All delivered with warmth and style.
Why? An intimate evening of stories in song and instrumental wizardry
Studio
£16.50
Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage
This acclaimed British folk/roots duo return to Norden Farm with their unique, intimate single mic show.
Their autumn tour accompanies the release of 2019’s trilogy of singles celebrating the ‘spirit of place’. Their material is as joyful as it is intense, but the common factor is the duo’s warmth and confidence in each other; their natural ease and connection is clearly evident on the recorded music, and a genuine pleasure to witness on stage.
WHY? ‘A stream of brilliant music – they should be rated among the elite when it comes to UK folk’ Maverick
Studio
£14 (£12 concessions)
Honey and The Bear
The British folk and roots duo combine interweaving vocal harmonies with emotive and evocative songwriting.
With a diverse range of sounds and textures, and rhythms that flow from the fast and furious to gentle ballads, their live performances are spirited and dynamic.
The multi instrumentalist pair, comprised of songwriters Jon Hart (guitar, bass, bazouki) and Lucy Hart (guitar, ukulele, bass, banjo, mandolin and percussion). They are accompanied by fellow musicians Evan Carson and Toby Shaer (both of Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys). The duo are touring with their brand new album Made in the Aker.
WHY? Conjuring stories in song, they tell tales of Suffolk folklore, courage, passion and heartbreak
Studio
£14 (£12 Supporters)
Ajay Srivastav
Ajay is a London based singer songwriter who plays a genre-bending mix of Indian Folk, Blues and Americana.
His sound flows from the banks of Delta Blues to the Ganges where he learnt raags. He has worked with artists as diverse as Jamiroquai, Gregory Isaacs, Zakir Hussain and Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan.
WHY? Ajay’s music is raw, passionate and uplifting - with lyrics that explore issues of identity, loss and spirituality
Studio
£14 (£12 RBWM Advantage Card Holders)
Advantage Card holder tickets can be booked online using the code ADVANTAGE and entering your advantage card number when prompted.
Joni Mitchell Project - My Blue
The jazz/folk vocalist brings a dedication to the life and music of Joni Mitchell.
Ella demonstrates a sensitive and dynamic approach to Mitchell's lyric driven songs. The band features Partikel's Duncan Eagles (tenor saxophone), Matt Robinson (piano), Alex Munk (guitar), Max Luthert (double bass) and Tim Nugent (drums).
WHY? As well as a mixture of Joni Mitchell's songs, Ella will be singing some fine classic jazz standards
Studio
£14 (£12 concessions)
Glymjack
Frontman Greg McDonald is joined by fiddle virtuoso Gemma Gayner and melodeon ace Saul Bailey.
They deliver a high energy set of hard-hitting original songs and English folk tunes. Away from Glymjack, Greg plays in The Phil Beer Band and has composed music for films including Alan Partridge.
WHY? Glymjack’s acoustic trio has been described as ‘Show of Hands meets Eliza Carthy’ and hailed as ‘folk with attitude’ by Froots
Studio
£14 (£12 RBWM Advantage Card Holders)
Advantage Card holder tickets can be booked online using the code ADVANTAGE and entering your advantage card number when prompted.
The Albion Christmas Band
Simon Nicol, Kellie While and Simon Care join once again with the founder of Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and The Albion Band, Ashley Hutchings.
The Albion Christmas Show is a seasonal mixture of carols, spoken word, Christmas songs and humorous readings. The perfect way to start your festivities!
WHY? This year’s tour features material from the band’s brand new album, alongside old favourites from their back catalogue
Courtyard Theatre
£22
New Year's Eve Hoedown at The Farm 2019
Heck yeah, it’s our most glamorous, glittering hoedown yet!
Our popular New Year’s Eve event returns to ring in 2020! Join ceilidh and barn dance band Cut a Shine for an evening of music and all types of barn dancing on the Courtyard Theatre dance floor. Featuring sparkling sing along sets in our Studio Saloon Bar, hosted by cabaret star Miss Em. Dust off your cowboy hats, rhinestone adorned outfits or most glamorous attire for a night of unforgettable fun at the Farm!
WHY? A fun, lively and thrilling way to celebrate this New Year's Eve!
Age guidance 12+ years
Norden Farm
£20 before 31 October, £25 after
Supporters £17 before 31 October, £22 after