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This flamboyant group of musicians from England, Ireland and France is taking UK audiences by storm with their unique and energetic perfomances. Four dynamic personalities present a fast-paced infectious show full of fresh, original songwriting as well as rearranged songs and tunes from the British Isles, uniting the rhythms of rock and pop with the universal appeal of traditional music.
Outstanding vocals and an astonishing array of acoustic instruments including fiddle, double bass, bouzouki, flute, musical saw, saxophone, guitar, banjo, dulcimer, whistle and mandolin allow them to create their unmistakable sound.
A large dose of humour, a measure of eccentricity and an abiding sense of fun complete the band's recipe for truly entertaining performances.
Installé en Bretagne depuis 1993, The Churchfitters, groupe de musiciens venus d'Angleterre, d'Irlande et de France, est l'une des formations les plus inspirées de la scène folk actuelle. Ce quartet de personnalités hautes en couleurs offre un "show" unique et débordant d'énergie qui sème un vent de folie sur son auditoire.
Les Churchfitters réinventent un genre métissé où se côtoient effluves de musique irlandaise et rythmes pop rock, intégrant les influences traditionnelles à la modernité de leurs compositions. Des voix renversantes, une surprenante collection d'instruments acoustiques (violon, bouzouki, dulcimer, banjo, guitare, scie musicale, ukulélé, flûte irlandaise, saxophone, contrebasse, mandoline...), leur permettent d'inventer un son singulier et inimitable. Une bonne dose d'humour, une pincée d'excentricité et un sempiternel sens du festif sont les ingrédients qui complètent la recette du groupe. Le résultat est saisissant : une véritable performance, un divertissement jubilatoire.
ROSIE SHORT (London) : lead vocals, banjo, dulcimer, flute, soprano saxophone, tin whistle, guitar, percussion.
CHRIS SHORT (London) : violin, mandolin, vocals.
TOPHER LOUDON (Belfast) : lead vocals, guitar, bouzouki.
BORIS LEBRET (Brittany) : double bass, bass banjo, percussion, vocals.
"I knew as soon as I saw Boris's instruments that the Churchfitters were
going to be interesting. However, on watching their set I can honestly
say that they are the most musically inventive quartet that I have seen
in decades. They received a standing ovation from the festival. Go and
see them and you will understand why. A must." DAVE PEGG, FAIRPORT
CONVENTION AND CROPREDY FESTIVAL
"Les trois voix se mêlent dans de belles harmonies sautillantes, très travaillées. Voilà des gens qui savent chanter ensemble!"..........Trad Magazine
"These are musicians who know how to wring every last drop of passion
from a song ....Organisers!!!…book this band – you won’t be
disappointed." FOLKING.COM
" Pas de frime, mais du partage. Pas de look ni un produit, mais une musique faite avec du plaisir pour le plaisir."............Ouest- France.
"Great band...very cool Celtic rock outfit. Very different." PHIL BEER.
" Avec eux, la tradition, les ballades irlandaises classiques ou les jigs endiablées sont toutes revues et corrigées à la sauce Churchfitters... ... Les airs connus prennent tous une Rosie's Touch très envoutante, emprunte de doux sons de tin-whistle et d'une voix qui n'a rien à envier à celle d'un ange."..........La Tribune
"Stunning, energetic performances, inspired arrangements, superlative
stagecraft."..
"It's one of the joys of being involved with a festival like Chester
that every now and again you come across an artist or band who you've
never heard of before who absolutely blows you away, they're that good.
I think alot of people at Chester festival 2007 had that experience when
they saw the Churchfitters! It's not every band that brings the marquee
audience spontaneously to their feet yelling wildly for more when they
are not top of the bill so when one does you know something special is
happening!" CHESTER FOLK FESTIVAL
"Cheerful, tuneful and vigorous, I could have listened to them for twice as long". The Daily telegraph
bee's knees live
Hi there Rosie and Chris, hope you're all well. We will be moving to Santander in December. For good. Getting back into music is waiting just around the corner. Have a good time, xxx Anke
Salut les Churchs!!! Juste en p tit mot pour vous dire que nous avons passé un agréable moment en votre compagnie pendant ces 3 jours, merci pour vos conseils et votre gentillesse en espérant vous revoir très vite!!! Longue route a vous. Bye www.yogan.net
Hola amigos I just posted a couple of tracks on myspace, featuring Jimmy Bergin on guitar and John Fitzgibbon on everything else, if you get the chance check m out, I think you might like them
Hi and thanks for being friends! Cropredy was a total hoot - thanks for making it a brilliant weekend. You guys are welcome in Rye any time - just say the word. We'll be in Picardy the weekend after next too!
