There is no doubt that after 35 years as a professional musician Martin Simpson is, right now, better than ever. Widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, his interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. His … [Read more...]
Coffee Concert: Pupils from the Yehudi Menuhin School
ABOUT THE YEHUDI MENUHIN SCHOOL The Yehudi Menuhin School was founded in 1963 and moved down to Stoke d'Abernon the following year. It aims to give talented young string players, pianists and classical guitarists a rounded education, allowing them time to fulfil their musical … [Read more...]
Boreas: The cold North wind, bringer of winter
Boreas are four accomplished performers who, while distinguished in their own traditional specialisms, have a passion for new and experimental forms of music. Explorers of the creative spaces between their respective musical traditions, Boreas is an entrancing musical union … [Read more...]
Song Trio: Sophie Bancroft with Tom Lyne and Louis Durra
A rare female in the male dominated world of jazz composers and songwriters, singer and songwriter Sophie Bancroft is collaborating with award-winning American jazz pianist Louis Durra and bassist Tom Lyne in a fabulous line up to start the New Year. Sophie’s jazz pedigree … [Read more...]
Freya Rae and Louis Bingham : Album launch tour
Freya Rae and Louis Bingham are a young duo who play a mixture of traditional tunes and modern compositions, drawing particularly on strong influences from Ireland and Brittany. Both are accomplished multi-instrumentalists, from Freya’s tasteful flute, whistle and clarinet … [Read more...]