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Merlin’s Keep & The Keep Collective
Folk Rock / Acoustic / Celtic



GRIMSBY
United Kingdom

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Member Since12/3/2006
Band Members

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Sime Naylor - guitar, vocals

Jo Gray - guitar, vocals, banjo, piano

Sue Naylor - vocals, bag o fun!

Tracey Smith - fiddle, vocals

Joe Gray - drums, percussion

InfluencesBruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, Neil Young, Waterboys, Leonard Cohen and others too numerous to mention.

Sounds LikeMerlin's Keep

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Record LabelkaleiDISCope
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 15 2009 6:00P
The County Session Grimsby
Dec 5 2009 8:00P
Littlefields - Private party GRIMSBY
Dec 6 2009 5:00P
’Of This World’ CD LAUNCH @ The Engine Shed Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway
Dec 11 2009 6:00P
The Honeykeepers@The Chocolate Lounge Grimsby, Northeast
Dec 12 2009 8:00P
The British Legion Healing, nr Grimsby
Dec 13 2009 8:00P
Mucky Muldoons - Shindig Cleethorpes
Dec 20 2009 6:00P
The County Session GRIMSBY
Jan 2 2010 8:00P
The County Hotel GRIMSBY
Jan 30 2010 8:00P
The King’s Head Louth
Jan 31 2010 6:00P
The County Session GRIMSBY
Mar 20 2010 8:00P
The King’s Head Louth
Mar 28 2010 6:00P
The County Session GRIMSBY
May 1 2010 9:00P
The Anchor Inn Friskney, Lincs
May 16 2010 6:00P
The County Session GRIMSBY
May 29 2010 2:00P
Folk & Cider Weekend Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway
May 30 2010 2:00P
Folk & Cider Weekend Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway
May 31 2010 2:00P
Folk & Cider Weekend Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway
Jul 4 2010 6:00P
The County Session GRIMSBY
Jul 17 2010 9:00P
The Anchor Inn Friskney, Lincs
Sep 5 2010 6:00P
The County Session Grimsby
Oct 31 2010 6:00P
The County Session Grimsby
Dec 12 2010 6:00P
The County Session Grimsby

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   About Merlin’s Keep & The Keep Collective
CSNov09

'Ballad Of Merlin'
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Merlin's Keep are a five-piece Celtic Folk Rock band originating from Grimsby on the east coast of England. They have been together since October 2006, and as well as being excellent musicians, they are also great friends, which becomes evident when they perform on stage.

Critically reviewed as "Rustic Mamas and Papas with a social conscience", Merlin's Keep's music is an exuberant mix of original material with three, four and five-part harmonies, covers of old favourites, and foot-stomping traditional fiddle tunes. Their self-penned music is inspired by anything and everything, but always says something about the band's ethos.

Merlin's Keep pride themselves on their versatility, being equally comfortable at traditional folk clubs, community events, celebrations, festivals and hardened rock venues. Their sets can be tailored to suit any occasion.

Their debut album 'Wide Avalonian Skies' contains all the best elements of the Merlin's Keep sound, and puts the band's musicality, passion and sensitivity on full display.

The second album 'Mind, Body and Folk' was officially launched on July 17th 2008 and is now available for purchase.

**************************STOP PRESS**************************

The forthcoming third album, 'Of This World', is almost ready. Official launch is Sunday 6th December 2009. More details to follow shortly.

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Their albums are available from

Replay Records, Haven Mill, GRIMSBY, UK

Off The Beaten Tracks, Aswell Street, LOUTH, UK

Twelve Bar Music, High Street, CLEETHORPES, UK

They are also availabe at gigs, from any of the band members, or by mail order through secure payment with Paypal, debit or credit card. For more information please email merlinskeep@ntlworld.com.

Merlin's Keep members are all involved in other projects too, which they've placed under one umbrella, and christened 'The Keep Collective'. Shindig, Honeysuckle, The Honeykeepers, Solo Sime, The Old Time Alliance, not to mention the County Sessions, certainly keep them out of mischief!


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Merlin’s Keep & The Keep Collective's Friends Comments
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Shane

Shane



Oct 19 2009 2:10 PM

Just want to say thanks to you all for the wonderful bottle of my favourite tipple.
Enjoying it now with some freshly caught shrimp and razorfish.
Love and hugs to you all.
COLD FLAME

COLD FLAME



Oct 14 2009 5:19 PM

Sorry to hear about your gig loss this week - similar thing has happened to us.Never mind keep on keeping it live..Cheers from yr friends in Cold Flame x
Bassman Bill

Bill Horncastle



Sep 12 2009 9:24 PM

Hi,

Glad you enjoyed the show. I was stopped in the street today by someone who was listening last week. He said he loved your tracks I played and has requested I play another this coming Friday. It would be rude of me not to do so!

Bill
Shane

Shane



Sep 5 2009 5:19 PM

Have a good night, wish I could be there but the curse of shift work strikes again.
The Nocturnal Flowers.

The Nocturnal Flowers.



Sep 2 2009 12:59 PM

Loved your gig and energy abounds, a real good feel good factor and vibe. These guys rock, get off your arse and go see them. Promise they wont dissappoint.
ColvinQuarmby

ColvinQuarmby



Aug 27 2009 9:06 PM

Cheers Tracey and guys

Good luck with everything you do.


CQ xx
Flutatious

Flutatious



Aug 25 2009 4:17 PM

greetings and cheers for the add,we enjoyed your set at small world,respect to ya..
Shane

Shane



Aug 24 2009 7:44 PM

Thanks for the great company over the weekend, loved every minute....well apart from Shannon's little episode.
Sorry I never got to say bye but it took until 5.30 to pack and by the time we were rolling at 10 to 6, I thought you would have all gone by then anyhow.
The lady Rocks

Lady Rocks



Aug 2 2009 6:17 PM

Hi  Merlin’s Keep & The Keep Collective  :)

Please take a minute to check out my work... hope ya like it...




Peace, Luv & Rock N Roll
Rach

Rach



Jul 30 2009 10:33 AM

website's nearly done guys.
if you wanna see how its coming along my brother has it on his website so you can have a look and see what you like and don't like about it.

www.yellowvanmedia.com/merlinskeep

let me know if you want more changes and what you do and don't like about it and i'll get back to him.

ill arrange to meet up with you when it's done to get it all finished and sorted.

love Rach x
The Ram Raid

The Ram Raid



Jul 7 2009 3:38 PM

hey,

we're headlining the Manchester Academy3 on Friday(10th july)

if you are interested in coming, there are two coaches leaving Grimsby and Market Rasen at 6pm on friday

tickets for the gig are £6
tickets for the coach are £14 (return)

message us for more details

keep rockin'

the ram raid
Leah

Leah



Jul 5 2009 1:21 PM

Heya Folks!
Thanks for the add :o)
Leahx
ROB BYWATER

ROB BYWATER



Jun 23 2009 9:42 AM

Hope you don't mind a bit of advertising x


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Flynn Amps

Flynn Amps



Jun 21 2009 9:35 PM

Hi everybody, just here to say our new RORY GALLAGHER HAWK BOOSTER is ready for shipping. Have a listen if you get a chance, All the best, Stevie Flynn.
Mandolin Mania

Mandolin Mania



Jun 2 2009 8:05 PM

Excellent performance from you at the Blue Bell in Cottingham on Friday night. Top Drawer stuff!
Keep it jiggy :)

Jiggy Jollys,

Fil
Rob Lowdon

Rob Lowdon



May 26 2009 9:58 AM

Thanks ever so much guys and girls for such a lovely afternoon on Sunday. I was a bit worse for wear myself by the end of the evening...! Hope you have a good time at the Springboard festival. I'll catch up with you soon x
ROB BYWATER

ROB BYWATER



May 25 2009 11:22 AM

Thanks a lot for having me down yesterday guys, really enjoyed playing and there were some great sets from everyone. Had a bit too much fun actually and I'm paying for it today! haha
The House Shakers

The House Shakers



May 25 2009 9:58 AM

Folk & Cider W/E glad i made it down for most of sunday...Brilliant watching you all..& its our pleasure to know & support your music when we can.
Ps My young Grandkids too loved the variety of music by all the performers & thats good for future young talent..
Kenny xx
Rockhen

Rockhen



May 24 2009 12:32 AM

Ta for asking us to play tonight. Really enjoyed it and hearing you guys. Hoping to get to some of the day tomorrow, too
Hx
SixtySix Motions

SixtySix Motions



May 12 2009 8:55 AM

Thanks for accepting.

SixtySix Motions.
Rockhen

Rockhen



May 5 2009 9:02 PM

Hi Keepers! I have a very tatty thank you card that I have been carrying around for you guys on behalf of us and the Eastwood Care Home for your very kind donation of a gig to our promises board. It is now a very belated thank you, oops! Hope to catch you before too long. We really appreciated it. We made approximately £700 on the night, so thank you for your part in it. Did you do the gig? I think a work colleague of mine won it. They said they were impressed when they had a listen to your myspace sound files and were looking forward to a good party with you, so hope they sorted it with you.
Many thanks again! Hope the 3rd CD is going well, too
Helen x
Ash (TOUR BUILDING) Mandrake

Ash (TOUR BUILDING) Mandrake



May 5 2009 9:48 AM

Enjoying your site.

This is to let you know what's in store for
3rd June @ The Jolly Brewer, Lincoln



Hope you enjoy it.
Ash :o)
Celtic Myth Podshow

Gary and Ruth



Apr 24 2009 2:35 PM

..Thank You!
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We just popped in to say Thank You for the Add and wish you All The Best!

Gary & Ruth
The Celtic Myth Podshow

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Get this widget!..
honeykeepers

honeykeepers



Apr 15 2009 1:44 PM

someone's been busy xxx
ROB BYWATER

ROB BYWATER



Apr 11 2009 12:03 PM

New tune up on my page......x
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