From his roots as a dance musician Paul has developed into a stylish melodeon player and singer, taking material mainly from the English tradition. In common with many of the new generation of folk performers, Paul was bought up surrounded by the folk music of his parents. Inspired to take up the melodeon after going to see John Kirkpatrick at the local folk club, Paul has since spent a year being mentored by the great man himself.
He has appeared at major festivals including Sidmouth, Whitby, Warwick, and Towersey, as well as folk clubs around the country. Paul is also a well respected workshop leader, running sessions at many festivals including Melodeons at Witney, giving insight into the mysteries of the melodeon and inspiration to participants.
Paul has recently released a new album "Freshly Squeezed" featuring songs and tunes from his solo repertoire. He is accompanied on the album by Jon Loomes, who adds fiddle, guitar and hurdy gurdy. For more details or to buy a copy of the album see www.paulscourfield.co.uk
In addition to his solo work, Paul performs in a duo with Jon Loomes. He is also a respected dance musician, playing with innovative ceilidh band Chalktown, formed by ex-members of the legendary “Gas Mk 5”.
Paul brings warmth and humour to any venue he visits, along with songs and tunes which alternately excite, move or make you laugh!!
“A wizard of the melodeon, a unique, innovative and intuitive style” – Maidenhead Folk Club
Thanks for your kind comments. Cheers Sandra p.s. will always take on board any melodeon suggestions.Being self taught leaves one a bit bewildered sometimes. x
Hi Paul I hope that all is well with you! Just thought that I would pop in to say hello! Are you going to be at Hitchin on Sunday week for Spiers & Boden?
This years festival is headlined by Billy Bragg (Friday), Seth Lakeman (Sunday) and Peatbog Faeries (Saturday) with many more top artists also performing incl the award winning The Demon Barbers.
Thanks for the friendship. Come back soon and check out our exploration of all the best in Roots, Rock, Blues, Folk, World and Celtic music. Cheers Sean
Hi Paul, many thanks for your on-going encouragement - will maybe get a Music page set up when feeling brave enough! (experimenting with Edirol recordings currently). Enjoying the new tunes on your page...Mount Hills/ Jack Robinson's, always favourites, see you for a duet some place! Diane
G'day Paul, nice to meet you, and I was planing to be at Whitby this year but i could not make it, I should be there next year, and I'm sure we will get a chance to talk. Love yer playing, bloody good in fact Stormy
Paul, Thank you for your kind comments about our music and song. We love the music you've posted here - especially the '4 Loom Weaver'. My mother's people worked that trade in Glasgow a couple of generations ago - I understand they lived thru some grim days... Thanks Again and All the Best, Danny
Hi Paul, thanks for adding us as a friend. Thanks also for the nice comment. We'll be doing the apple day gig again this year, if you are in the area pop in and say hello to the fiddlers :-)
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