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Through Lonesome Woods
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Through Lonesome Woods
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Released: Jan 1, 2010
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  • Genre: Folk

    Location London, UK

    Profile Views: 57198

    Last Login: 10/25/2010

    Member Since 5/20/2006

    Website www.askewsisters.co.uk

    Record Label WildGoose

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    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. 2010 sees the release of 'Though Lonesome Woods' - a long awaited follow up to their critically acclaimed debut 'All in a Garden Green' in 2007. 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---------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “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---------------------------------- .... ..You should create your own ..MySpace Layouts.. like me by using ..nUCLEArcENTURy...COM's ..MySpace Profile Editor..!.. ....

  • Members

    Emily Askew - Fiddle, Backing Vocals, cello. Hazel Askew - Vocals, Melodeon

  • Influences

    In 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!

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  • Monday Monday

    Just a reminder that London's best Monday Night Folk Night will be taking place next Monday April 5th at The Wilmington Arms, Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell with special guests Gilmore-Roberts, Ski Jordan and supporting slots by Helen and Katie (aka Kit and Cutter) and Eoin Quiery
    See more details
    http://event.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.detail&eventID=515762.85816

    Truly nowhere else you would want to be on a monday evening, so start your weekend (and indeed finish your extended weekend off) with the best in folk, roots and acoustic music.

    3 years ago
  • Dennis Homes

    Emily and Hazel, your performance at the Havering Folk Club was marvellous. It was indeed a great pleasure to listen to your interpretations of such favourite traditional pieces. I eagerly await the release of your new album.
    Dennis 

    3 years ago
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    3 years ago
  • Monday Monday

    MondayMonday wishes all belated and folky 2010  as Central London's best Monday Folk Night goes bouncing into the new year with two exciting shows lined up in February..

    On 1st February we have Oliver Talkes and Matthew Ord at The Wilmington Arms. Until recently Oliver (See www.myspace.com/olivertalkes) was the front man of The Southern Tenant Folk Union and here will be performing his own material. Matthew  (See www.myspace.com/mattheword) is a London based singer and guitarist with a fresh take on the traditional music of the British Isles and North America.

    Then on the 15th we have a special show at Camden's Green Note featuring Helskinki based Harp Player Lily Neill,

    Lily Neill is a rising star in the world of harp playing.  By successfully melding her own compositions with traditional music from Scottish, Irish and other folk repertoires, she has created a style and sound that is unique and melodious with a wide base of musical influences.  See www.lilyneill.com for more details.

    Keep an eye on www.folkonmonday.co.uk for details of our forthcoming nights and any suggestions gratefully received.

    3 years ago
  • Dennis Homes

    Some really great songs on this page. I love your arrangement of Sweet Lovely Joan, such great feeling in your interpretation. I shall look forward to your gig at Havering Folk Club in March

    3 years ago
  • Shaun Porter

    Nice to meet you on myspace.

    3 years ago
  • The Lost Soul of Dr. Fa…

    Thanks for the add ! Happy Holidays !

    3 years ago
  • The Old Dance School

    Hi Emily! failed to reply on facebook so thought i would reply here instead! missed the early music festival this year-couldn't afford to buy anything and i always do! will tell Bex to drop u an email.. hope your both well and getting lots of gigs-sure you are! take care Laura

    3 years ago
  • SoftlySoftly

    Thanks for being our friend...
    We've moved, too - now upsatirs at Albert & Pearl, 118 Upper Street, Islington (opposite the Town Hall). December SoftlySoftly is on THURSDAY 3rd ..hen from January, it's every first and third Wednesday of each month...
    See you there I hope x

    3 years ago
  • Martin Sumpton

    Hi. Thanks for the friendship. Really like your sound. I'm hoping to record some more tracks soon so feel free to drop by my site and have a listen. Best Wishes, Martin.

    3 years ago
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Bio:

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. 2010 sees the release of 'Though Lonesome Woods' - a long awaited follow up to their critically acclaimed debut 'All in a Garden Green' in 2007. 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---------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “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---------------------------------- ..You should create your own MySpace Layouts like me by using nUCLEArcENTURy.COM's MySpace Profile Editor!..

Member Since:

May 20, 2006

Members:

Emily Askew - Fiddle, Backing Vocals, cello. Hazel Askew - Vocals, Melodeon

Influences:

In 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 Label:

WildGoose

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