Nick Wyke, well known for his ground breaking explorations of traditional fiddle music with Becki Driscoll, and an experienced performer in many folk and rock bands.
Laurel Swift is best known as a ‘folk activist' and for her fiddle playing in The Gloworms. She brings her double bass to Gadarene, revealing some hitherto unknown skills.
Matt Norman, championing the mandolin in current English folk, is gaining a well-deserved reputation for his virtuosity and eclectic performances.
Gadarene blends obscure traditional English tunes, virtuoso acoustic musicians and a unique approach to electronic sampling. Gadarene creates a sophisticated and exciting performance, drawing on many diverse musical influences, yet making a sound that is all their own.
The band's repertoire focuses on unusual and compelling tunes, carefully researched from Eighteenth and Nineteenth century manuscripts. Gadarene attacks these glorious tunes with the raw energy and verve often associated with the cream of traditional dance musicians. The electronic element, composed by band members, is created by exploring and sampling the sounds of the band's various instruments. These samples are layered and electronically altered, then added to the live mix, to create an exotic swirling sound, the real musicians interacting with their home-grown virtual band.
We have gigs coming up at the Bath Fringe Festival, Glastonbury and Sidmouth. Have a look at www.gadarenemusic.com for details
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