From: Jo Cunningham <press_at_efdss_dot_org>
Date: 31 July 2012 13:04:59 GMT+01:00
Subject: Folk sounds best at Cecil Sharp House - Autumn 2012 Concert Series
Announced
EFDSS
FOLK SOUNDS BEST AT
CECIL SHARP HOUSE
AUTUMN 2012 CONCERT SERIES ANNOUNCED
An evening to mark the contribution of Nic Jones to folk music is one
of the highlights of the new series of autumn concerts planned for Cecil
Sharp House in London.
A UK album launch by American singer songwriter Caroline Herring, a St
Andrews Day celebration by Scottish five-piece Breabach and Christmas
with Bella Hardy also feature in the new programme from the English
Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS).
The series begins with the launch of America singer songwriter Caroline
Herring?s new album Camilla on August 29. Her sixth album, it focuses on the
beautiful and dark sides of life in the US South including those forgotten
people in Appalachia and the deep South.
September 22
A special celebration will be held to present the EFDSS Gold Badge to Nic
Jones.
This rare appearance by one of the most iconic figures of the folk revival
will be unmissable for all his fans, featuring a reunion of his band The
Halliard, plus performances from special guests including Jim Moray,
and a pre-show panel discussion chaired by Colin Irwin about Nic's
enduring influence and popularity.
September 29
Nancy Kerr and James Fagan perform a special show to mark 15
years on the road. Some outstanding guests - including Eliza Carthy, Tim
Van Eyken, Rob Harbron, Steve Hunt and Alan Burton, Richard and
Jess Arrowsmith - will join them, representing the many artistic
collaborations they?ve been involved with over the years.
October 12
Folk stalwarts Show of Hands make a welcome return to Cecil Sharp
House. Steve Knightley and Phil Beer, along with Miranda
Sykes. The triple BBC Folk Award winners never fail to offer anything
other than a fantastic evening of the best in roots and acoustic music.
October 18
An evening with Megson & Friends. The husband and wife pairing
have been three times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and winners of
three Spiral Earth Awards and their nu-folk style has seen them become firm
favourites in the folk world.
October 25
Fay Hield and The Hurricane Party.
Hield, an acclaimed artist in her own right, will be joined by her stellar
backing band of partner Jon Boden (Bellowhead), Andy Cutting, Sam
Sweeney (Bellowhead) and Rob Harbron (The English Acoustic
Collective).
November 3,
Eliza Carthy, EFDSS vice president, will perform a one-off gig to
celebrate the organisation?s 80th anniversary as part of a weekend long
festival of events. With special guests, it promises to be a legendary
evening.
November 11
Welsh singer songwriter Martyn Joseph making his debut at Cecil Sharp
House. Joseph, described by Mojo as ?Britain?s best kept secret ? a
challenging songwriter and a compelling courageous live performer?, is one of
the very best acoustic musicians on the circuit.
November 24
Walsh & Pound. Labeled respectively as ?one of the most original
harmonica players in Britain? and ?the UK?s top Clawhammer banjoist?, they
offer a highly entertaining and astonishing live set.
December 1
Breabach perform a special set to commemorate their country?s patron
saint, St Andrew. An evening of music which is sure to entertain, whether
you?re Scottish or not.
December 9
Maypoles to Mistletoe, featuring Martyn Wyndham-Read and
Carolyn Robson will explore the seasons through song, dance, recitation
and traditions to kickstart the Christmas celebrations.
December 13
The season rounds off with Bella Hardy (Winner of Best Original Track,
BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012) and her Christmas show. Her annual Bright
Morning Star tour of songs with a Yuletide twist has become a firm favourite
in the calendar and Bella will be performing with special guests Anna
Massie and Chris Sherburn.
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EFDSS Artist
Development and Programming Manager Neil Pearson said: ?This series offers
a wide and varied programme of events, including many one-off shows such as
Nic Jones? first ?indoor? gig in 30 years, the album launch by Caroline
Herring and celebrating 15 years of Nancy Kerr and James Fagan?s contribution
to the industry.
?It offers something for everyone and we are pleased that so many prestigious
folk artists have chosen Cecil Sharp House as the place to perform in the
capital.?
Jo Frost, Editor of Songlines,
which is the media partner for the 2012 concert series, said: ?This is
undoubtedly one of the most comprehensive line-ups in the recent history of
Cecil Sharp House and is sure to delight fans of folk, acoustic and roots
music.
?It also seems fitting that so many of these one off performances should be
held at home of English folk music.?
To book tickets for
any of the concerts: www.musicglue.net/cecilsharphouse,
www.ticketline.co.uk or contact
0844 888 9991.
Brochures can be downloaded at:
http://www.efdss.org/front/Download%20our%20Brochures/download-our-brochures/214265
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Jo Cunningham
English Folk Dance and Song Society
Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent's Park Road, London NW1 7AY
T: 07815 913887
www.efdss.org
