Steve Turner is known as a pioneer of highly sophisticated English concertina song accompaniments, stretching the boundaries of traditional forms, with one of the best voices in the business. He is a multi-instrumentalist, who also accompanies himself on the cittern, and also plays mandolin and banjo....
Read MoreBob Whitley is a Poole-based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and composer who has been delighting audiences across the Dorset folk scene for over 20 years. Playing a wide range of instruments, including guitar, bouzouki and mandola, he writes songs inspired by history, politics and the events of his own life. Whilst Bob has produced beautiful arrangements of traditional songs over the years,...
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Read More‘A Half of Murphy’s’ are Noeleen and Alex who are literally half of the band ‘Murphy’s Lore’. In the band, Noeleen and Alex are the rhythm section, providing a driving force behind the tune players and Noeleen’s smooth, clear vocals provide the core of the band’s songs or as ‘caller’. They have been performing regularly as a duo for several years....
Read MoreBorn in Poole, Dorset in 1970, Graham Carter grew up in a musical household as his mother is an accomplished Pianist. He began to play Acoustic guitar in 1987, taking up the Harmonica soon afterwards. Early influences included the likes of Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Lennon/McCartney and The Dubliners. Through his job, he would often visit different towns and would always take the guitar along with...
Read MoreA big welcome to Antoine & Owena – an original blend of folk music with bouzouki, guitar and fiddle. “Traditional. Modern. Inspirational. Inspired by traditional folk songs and contemporary folk music, Antoine & Owena create their own original blend of folk music that provides a feast for the ears, the heart and the feet. Combining original material with their own take on some...
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