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Askew Sisters
Folk

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London
United Kingdom

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   Askew Sisters: General Info
Member Since5/20/2006
Band Websitewww.askewsisters.co.uk
Band MembersEmily Askew - Fiddle, Backing Vocals, cello. Hazel Askew - Vocals, Melodeon
InfluencesIn no particular order - Bedlam, Dr. Faustus, Nancy Kerr and James Fagan, Eliza Carthy, Waterson:Carthy, Spiers and Boden, Tim Van Eyken, EAC, Nic Jones, Barry Dransfield, Peter Bellamy, Anne Briggs, Belshazzar's Feast, Frankie Armstrong, Andy Cutting, Chris Wood,The Beatles! And loads more we've probably missed!
Record LabelWildGoose
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 12 2009 8:00P
Cambridge Folk Club Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Jun 20 2009 8:00P
Teignmouth Folk Festival Teignmouth, Devon
Jun 21 2009 8:00P
Teginmouth Folk Festival Teginmouth, Devon
Jun 23 2009 8:00P
National Theatre South Bank, London
Jun 27 2009 8:00P
The Take 6 Project day with The Axford 5 Cecil Sharp House, London
Jul 3 2009 8:00P
Norwich Folk Club Norwich, Norfolk
Jul 4 2009 8:00P
Rhythms of the World Festival Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Jul 5 2009 8:00P
Rhythms of the World Festival Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Jul 8 2009 8:00P
Llantrisant Folk Club Pontyclun, South Wales
Jul 10 2009 8:00P
Priddy Folk Festival Priddy, Somerset
Jul 11 2009 8:00P
Priddy Folk Festival Priddy, Somerset
Jul 12 2009 8:00P
Priddy Folk Festival Priddy, Somerset
Jul 16 2009 8:00P
The Gaol Folk Club Derby, Derbyshire
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
Saddleworth Folk Festival Uppermill, Lancashire
Jul 19 2009 8:00P
Saddleworth Folk Festival Saddleworth, Lancashire
Jul 20 2009 8:00P
Saddleworth Folk Festival Uppermill, Lancashire
Aug 2 2009 8:00P
Sidmouth FolkWeek Sidmouth, Devon
Aug 3 2009 8:00P
Sidmouth FolkWeek Sidmouth, Devon
Aug 4 2009 8:00P
Sidmouth FolkWeek Sidmouth, Devon
Aug 5 2009 8:00P
Sidmouth FolkWeek Sidmouth, Devon
Aug 6 2009 8:00P
Sidmouth FolkWeek Sidmouth, Devon
Aug 7 2009 8:00P
Dartmoor Folk Festival South Zeal, Devon
Aug 8 2009 8:00P
Dartmoor Folk Festival South Zeal, Devon
Aug 9 2009 8:00P
Dartmoor Folk Festival South Zeal, Devon
Aug 22 2009 8:00P
Whitby Folk Week Whitby, North Yorkshire
Aug 23 2009 8:00P
Whitby Folk Week Whitby, North Yorkshire
Aug 24 2009 8:00P
Whitby Folk Week Whitby, North Yorkshire
Aug 25 2009 8:00P
Whitby Folk Week Whitby, North Yorkshire
Aug 26 2009 8:00P
Whitby Folk Week Whitby, North Yorkshire
Aug 27 2009 8:00P
Whitby Folk Week Whitby, North Yorkshire
Aug 28 2009 8:00P
Whitby Folk Week Whitby, North Yorkshire
Sep 17 2009 8:00P
Newport Folk Club Newport, Wales
Oct 16 2009 8:00P
The Black Diamond Folk Club Birmingham
Nov 15 2009 8:00P
Walthamstow Folk Club Walthamstow, London
Nov 16 2009 8:00P
Tonbridge Folk Club Tonbridge, Kent
Nov 26 2009 8:00P
Black Swan Folk Club York, Yorkshire
Mar 25 2010 8:00P
Islington Folk Club Islington, London
Apr 12 2010 8:00P
Colchester Arts Centre Colchester, Essex

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   About Askew Sisters
Emily and Hazel Askew are a young duo making waves on the folk scene with their energetic brand of English folk music. Using fiddle and melodeon, they play and sing with an infectious enjoyment and love for the music, winning them fans wherever they go. From rhythmic, foot stomping tunes, to powerful interpretations of songs and ballads, their playing always guarantees to engage and inspire those who hear. They’ve spent the last couple of years playing at venues across the country, from top festivals and folk clubs, to London’s National Theatre and National Portrait Gallery. After the release of their acclaimed album ‘All in a Garden Green’ in Autumn 2007, 2008 is set to be their busiest year yet with an Easter tour and numerous summer dates. Check out their tour dates and come see them live!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"Simply fantastic traditional music - look out, England - the sisters of stomp are heading your way!" - James Fagan and Nancy Kerr--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------“Hazel’s rich gutsy voice and inventive melodeon playing combined with the skill of Emily’s singing fiddle or soulful cello are a new force to be reckoned with!” -Stirrings Magazine-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------“Hazel and Emily are engaging and talented young ladies who are getting things right. They look set to adorn the living tradition for years to come. Vote with bums on seats and hands in wallets” - Living Tradition Magazine--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------“The breezy robustness of their musicianship is demonstrated in the joyous way the two parts switch around, colluding and colliding during the course of a tune set, adeptly maintaining listener interest while keeping feet tapping....infectious pumping energy characterises their performance” - fRoots magazine-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"Emily & Hazel are really making a name for themselves as one of the most enchanting acts around" - Walthamstow Folk Club

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Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts





Jul 14 2009 1:56 PM

Hello you two - notice you've just played Rhythms of the World in Hitchin, that's where I went to school! Looking forward to catching up at Sidmouth and Whitby - katriona x
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Jul 6 2009 7:23 PM

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Roger's Rant





Jul 5 2009 8:30 PM

We are looking forward to seeing our friends next weekend (10th to 12th July) at Roger's Rant - a Dorset celebration of traditional & contemporary folk music, song and dance. There will be some of the best of local amateur singers and musicians as well as some from further afield. There is also the opportunity for aspiring singers and musicians to have a go in a friendly atmosphere at the Sports Club. The Village Hall will be used for the dance workshops on Saturday & Sunday afternoons, with a Ceilidh on Saturday evening.
Rockridge Brothers





Jun 9 2009 5:21 PM

Thank you for your friendship!

Check out our cd:
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BAND OF MEN





Jun 7 2009 2:24 PM

Fine music here, girls! Great playing, so lovely voices.

Pier
Celticado


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Jun 2 2009 10:22 PM

Do you like fiddle music? Are you a fiddler? Then join us in the Fiddle World - sometimes called the Facebook for Fiddlers! http://fiddleworld.ning.com It's free to join and we're always looking for new members...see you there
Wide Range





Jun 2 2009 7:22 AM


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The Jones Boys





Jun 1 2009 11:54 AM

Hello ladies

Nice to meet you. Great songs!

The Jones Boys
John Sarantos





May 30 2009 4:42 PM

Hello Emily and Hazel, thank you for adding me to your Myspace circle of friends. I enjoyed listenting to your song samples. Thanks for helping keep the traditional sounds alive. Have fun on all of your upcoming shows. Be well, John
Nobody Knows





May 30 2009 12:49 PM



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May 29 2009 11:33 PM

Warm greetings and kind thanks from the hills of kentucky where we harbour more Scotch Irish folks than the emerald isle!Mountain music is like Celtic only blusier. We put our twangy accent on everything. Thanks again.joe
Winchester MayFest





May 1 2009 7:12 PM

Looking forward to your concert on May 15th!

It'll be the perfect way to get the summer off to a sizzling start with Winchester's celebration of music, dance & song on

Friday 15th & Saturday 16th May 2009

Most events are FREE!

PROGRAMME & TICKETS available NOW on our website (click on logo).

Check our page too for regular updates of the fun on offer!




Rhythm Festival


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Apr 29 2009 8:28 AM


The Blockheads and Alabama 3
hope to see you at the Electric Ballroom on Thursday 30 April
www.rhythmgigs.com

Jimmy Dowling





Apr 14 2009 10:01 AM

Welcome aboard!
Valenteen





Apr 13 2009 4:48 PM

Celtic Connection





Apr 6 2009 8:27 AM

Hi,
thanks for the friendship with Celtic Connection.
Great songs and tunes at yours,
keep on folkin' ;-)
All the Best from Germany,
the CC's
Balkan Blues





Apr 6 2009 6:39 AM

Thank you for the add. All the best from Balkan Blues in Germany.
Hannes Wedelstädt





Apr 1 2009 6:01 AM

Hi Askew Sisters,
thank you for the add. Very fine music. All the best from Germany,
Hannes
Celticado


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Mar 26 2009 4:11 AM

have you joined the fiddle world yet? well you should caus it's FREE! http://fiddleworld.ning.com
The Living Tradition Magazine





Mar 25 2009 8:13 AM

Hi there
Thanks very much for becoming a friend of The Living Tradition.
We are re-launching our myspace to include more gig dates and news than it is possible to include in The Living Tradition magazine.
To keep up to date with news and gigs from around the UK folk music scene please subscribe to our BLOG and our FRIEND UPDATES on your myspace home - and don't forget to tell us what you are up to.
All the best
The Living Tradition Team
Philing





Mar 22 2009 7:48 PM

Hello ,
Thank for the add!
Best regards!
Phil
Eoghan Neff & César Pastor





Mar 22 2009 1:23 PM

Gracias por el add
& Bienvenido a nuestra Música!!

Thanks for the Friendship
& Welcome to our Music!!

Fior fáilte isteach Agus go raibh
Míle Maith agat as an gcairdeas

Eoghan & César
Quanti Menedai





Mar 20 2009 12:00 PM

Merci.

Good musique.

Colm Ó Snodaigh





Mar 18 2009 11:32 AM

Thank you for your friendship

This is my new album which is out now on KILA Records:

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Thanks for all your support
Colm
Yoly





Mar 17 2009 11:31 AM


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