English Traditional Song Nature Joseph Taylor Martin Carthy Nic Jones Charlotte Renals The singers at S. Brent F. C. Ewan Macoll Tommy Emmanuel Shirley Collins Anne Briggs Tom Bliss Chris Wood Martin Simpson
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The apotheosis of sublime's apogee with a cherry on top
'Two young performers who confidently uphold the richness of the British folk tradition with superbly crafted self-written songs and fine interpretations of English folk song, beautifully sung with great sincerity and with impeccable musical accompaniment. Their beguiling lyrics often draw upon the stories, legends and folklore of the South-West. These two are well loved by our audiences and we strongly recommend them to all other clubs, large or small.' Della and Chris Hooke, The Red Lion Folk Club 'Folk Club of the Year' BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2006
Absolutely magnificent, brilliant instrumentation and vocals- destined for great things Excellent mix of self-penned and traditional, something for everybody and great choruses
Steve Dickinson, Organiser- Everyman Folk Club
Sensational- quite a few people have said to me that you were the best thing at the festival this year (08) Andy Knight, Organiser- Bideford Folk Festival
We’ve only once booked someone from just listening to their demo and this is that time... A great evening of entertainment, wonderful songs, beautifully crafted arrangements- superb. They sing about things that matter to people Graham and Ali Willis, Organisers, Greenman Folk Club
“They are young and very differnet and really have something valueable to offer:” Folk on Tap
Good songs well sung Mike Harding, Radio 2.
Two young and immensely talented individuals... they possess a vocal style that sends shivers down your spine folking.com.
Revitalising the tradition with dynamic instrumentation, rousing singing and masterful song-writing. Barron Brady are acclaimed for performing a diverse repertoire of beautifully crafted self-penned songs and well-chosen and brilliantly arranged English folk song. They perform with a virtuosity and verve, at one moment entertaining the audience with their inimitable humour, the next moving them to tears with piercing songs.
A Barron Brady performance is inspiring and enchanting, they create a much bigger sound than is generally expected from a duo and they have an assured presence on the large or small stage
AS one reviewer put it ‘Barron Brady demonstrate most clearly in their work the relevance of the old tradition expertly employed to reflect a modern world’
The Law of Return tour 09 sees Barron Brady travelling throughout the UK promoting a new album imbued with a sense of the landscape of England
It's taken me a bit of time to reply I'm afraid. Glad to hear you dried out and got back from Southwell safely! The singaround went well - numbers swelled by morris dancers sheltering from the downpour! Best Wishes, Martin.
Sorry you couldn't make Corsham last week Ros, but after Si's wonderful solo performance you know you'd be welcome back every week! Sheer magic, and I'm really looking forward to seeing you both very soon. Best wishes Henry
Thanks very much guys! Really good to meet you both as well, and I really enjoyed hearing you play. Hopefully we'll run into each other again before too long!
Yes, you too! I'm really glad I went for a few hours; an inspiring revision break! I have uploaded your CD onto my iPod, and it's getting me through the tedious hours with the textbooks.
hello! it was indeed very wet at southwell, we had to be towed off the camp site which was all very exciting! red lion is always a great gig-we live down the road from the venue and saw you there a while back, della and chris (and the dogs) are great, im trying to persuade them to put a festival on...! keep well laura x
Really enjoyed your gig in Horsham on Sunday and it was lovely to meet you both. Good luck with all your upcoming dates and look forward to speaking to and seeing you again soon.
Hi Folks, great songs, great sound, great voices. Keep on folkin' ;-) Thanks for the friendship and all the Best wishes from Germany. Greetings in MAJ and min, the CC's
hiya Si! you've just made me laugh - which is a very good thing indeed! glad you're enjoying the tunage - really looking forward to your appearance at Barley Folk!!! go well, with much mirth and music!
The word of the day is perseverance, something I'd be willing to bet you got a lot of. If you run across a naysayer, tell 'em to go back under the rock they crawled out from!
Hi Simon, thanks, it wasn't too bad at the Tradesmans I think the first 3 rows heard the words :) Enjoyed your set anyway despite being right at the back. Thanks for yr kind comments, I wrote that song before the US election, after which it became a bit superfluous, but you never know it might be needed in future! cheers, Peter
cheers Si! always much appreciated from you!
<br />trust you've had a fab and groovy weekend? it's SO spring-y today! yay!
<br />go well, with mirth and music
<br />xxx
You heard we're back in the Tradesman Arms on the 27th Febraury, Simon & Ros? Come if you can - it promises to be a delectable night. Mike Edwards will be playing an improvised raag on a unique cello-based instrument, which is the only one in the WHOLE WORLD. It was built by Nigel, our Trade Winds poet who was born in India
Simon & Ros ~ your songs are outstanding. Thanks for the 'Befriending' ~ Great to talk to you at Bideford 08. Have a great year. My New Year's wish ~ to be able to finger-pick half as well as you Simon!
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