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FYRISH
Folk / Acoustic

traditional and contemporary folk music



Yorkshire, Northeast
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  11/21/2009
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Member Since3/30/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.fyrish.org
Band MembersMarjorie Paterson (cello); Dave Cowan (vocals and guitar).
InfluencesMarjorie's early musical influences were Canadian singer / songwriter, Gordon Lightfoot and, later, Jean Redpath's singing, accompanied by cellist Abbey Newton. Also influenced by the Byrds, Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle and, more recently, the playing of cellist Natalie Haas. Dave's early influences were The Clancy Brothers, The Dubliners, The Islanders and The Corries as well as the pop music of the 1960's.
Sounds LikeWe think that we've created our own sound; voice,guitar and cello get along fine together!
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**************************************************************** "FYRISH performed sensationally at Doncaster Folk Festival this year. The amazingly dextrous voice of Dave Cowan is complimented by Marjorie Paterson's mellifluous cello. Their repertoire is intelligently selected and a set by them is a sheer delight to experience." John Wheeler, Chairman, Doncaster Folk Festival, 2007. ****************************************************************** "..I am always pleased to hear Dave's selection of songs and Marj's lovely cello at Barnsley Folk Club...they are well received and getting more popular by the minute." Ray Padgett, Chairman, Barnsley Folk Club. ****************************************************************** "David Cowan is a compelling singer with real honesty in his (very fine) voice. You find yourself being drawn to his music in quite magical way - and that's even without the allure of the oh-so-subtle cello accompaniments provided by Marjorie Paterson. David sings songs of rare power: his rendition of 'When the Boys are on Parade', for instance, challenges all of us to think about our attitude to soldiering and war. So go and listen to him and Marjorie, there's a treat in store for you..." Steve McGrail

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****************************************************************** FYRISH is a folk duo of Marjorie Paterson (cello) and Dave Cowan (vocals and guitar). Marjorie is a cello player, originally from the Black Isle, who grew up in a musical family and who has a natural gift for music and harmony and loves to play a wide range of styles. She has been interested in music - listening and playing - for as long as she can remember. There was always music in her house, whether her mother singing Gaelic songs or her father's fiddle tunes. Marjorie says: "My father used to stand outside my bedroom door, playing to send me to sleep, the tune fading as he walked further away. If I didn't go to sleep quickly, I learned that I got more tunes!" Dave Cowan is a singer and guitar player from Glasgow who has been singing traditional and contemporary folk songs for over 40 years. He has a relaxed, easy style and mellow voice. In primary school at age 10 he won the school singing prize - not because he had the best voice, but because he was the only one prepared to stand up and sing in front of the class. He has been performing ever since, initially at Scout campfires and the school folk club. He has, in the past, won TMSA singing competitions for unaccompanied song, but is better known around the clubs and festivals as a singer / guitarist performing both traditional and contemporary songs.

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Richard Kitson

Richard Kitson



Nov 4 2009 4:45 PM

Thanks Dave and Marjorie, it was a great night, everyone was on top form I thought! Looking forward to meeting up so we can have a proper jam.

All the best

Richard
element [STUDIO]

element [STUDIO]



Oct 28 2009 7:19 AM

Thanks for the add!!

Welcome to Element Studio!
david

david



Oct 18 2009 10:40 AM

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Kyla Brox and The Samuel C Lees Quartet
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7 November
The University of Sheffield
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Last Friday Folk Club

Last Friday Folk Club



Oct 11 2009 9:36 PM

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Thanks for becoming our friend. Hope you’ll come and join us sometime at The Venue, Stocksbridge.

- John & Charlie
Wrexham Folk and Acoustic Club

Wrexham Folk and Acoustic Club



Oct 2 2009 7:04 AM

Just a quick thank you for entertaining us last night - an excellent set of varied and interesting songs. The cello sounded beautiful. We are fortunate to have a room with such good acoustics; it seems to get the best out of every instrument and voice.

I look forward to your next visit to Wrexham. I am sure everyone who came along will too.

Best Wishes

Pete
Wrexham Folk and Acoustic Club

Wrexham Folk and Acoustic Club



Sep 24 2009 12:50 PM

Looking forward to welcoming you to The Wrexham Folk and Acoustic Club at The Nags Head, Mount Street, Wrexham on Thursday 1st October. 8.30pm start.
ACOUSTIC ROTHERHAM

ACOUSTIC ROTHERHAM



Jul 28 2009 4:03 PM

A big thank you Dave and Marjorie for your set at Acoustic Rotherham 4. Brilliant stuff. Hope to see you around again very soon.
jiva

jiva



Jul 27 2009 1:16 PM

Good to see you at Acoustic Rotherham 4 yesterday - hope to catch up again sometime.

Cheers
Jimmy & Val (jiva)
jiva.co.uk
Julia

Julia Lombó



Jul 13 2009 6:11 AM

You are very welcome!Wish you a wonderful summer!

Best regards, Julia
Faber Optimé

Faber Optimé



Jul 6 2009 9:53 PM

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BAND OF MEN

BAND OF MEN



Jul 6 2009 2:43 PM

Beautiful music, great playing here! Love it.

Pier
David Paskell

David Paskell



May 11 2009 8:16 AM

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to play a couple of songs at Number Eleven .
Most kind of you. I really enjoyed it there on Saturday. I tried to get up on Sunday
to Stamps but after one thing and another I did not make it up to Holmfirth until around
4.30.Anyway I see your playing in Rotherham I will come over to see you there.
Best wishes
David
Hamish Currie

Hamish Currie



May 10 2009 6:36 PM

And wasn't it brill?


Cheers!

~8^)
Hamish Currie

Hamish Currie



Apr 19 2009 11:59 AM

Hye, guys! Looks like we're sharing the Friday night bill at Holmfirth! 'twill be great!!


Cheers!

~8^)
Dom

Dominic howell



Apr 10 2009 3:57 PM

hello!
hope your both well.
just wondering if you were both going to this easter singaround at the keel tonight!
dom
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The Gothard Sisters

The Gothard Sisters



Mar 25 2009 2:40 AM

Hello! Thank you so much for your friendship.
All the best to you!

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Spirits of the South

Spirits of the South



Mar 18 2009 1:20 AM

Thank you for accepting
enjoyed hearing your tunes
All the best to you!
Lá Fhéile Pádraig

ian
Colm Ó Snodaigh

Colm Ó Snodaigh



Feb 27 2009 9:21 AM

Thank you for your friendship

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Thanks for all your support
Colm
Dave Gibb

Dave Gibb



Feb 26 2009 10:39 PM

Hiya people...Long time no see, hear or anything. Howsyadoin? All's well I trust.

Dave
sarah

sarah



Jan 1 2009 8:48 PM

Happy New Year!

Sarah x
Heather Woodhead

Heather Woodhead



Dec 6 2008 1:31 PM

Lovely to hear that cello again last night at the Grove.
Marta Richardson

Marta Richardson



Nov 26 2008 3:21 PM

My goodness! Your music and your photos make me want a plane ticket heading your way.
As we say in the States, you two are the real deal! Love it!
Trochrague

Trochrague



Nov 26 2008 2:47 PM

Hi you two,nice to see you in cyber space again.
Hope you have a great time and I know the audience certainly will, Cheers, Anne
Shinjig

Shinjig



Sep 22 2008 7:33 PM

Thanks for adding us from the noisy end of the street.
Simon Alexander

Simon Alexander



Sep 8 2008 11:14 PM

Great Gig at Skipton-Marjorie should sing more instead of hiding behind that Cello!!!
catch up with you once I am back from the USA-lots of love Simon
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