Richard , best known as a solo performer has worked and/or recorded with some great musicians and singers including Charles O'Connor (Horslips) ,Dick Miles, Chris Parkinson (House Band/Band of Hope/Martin Carthy& Norma Waterson)),Gerry Rees, Damien Barber (The Demon Barbers),The Fettlers,The Wilson Family ,Becky Taylor,Joy Rennie and Flossie Malavialle. In recent years he has worked with North east musician , songwriter and former Fettler, Ron Angel . The Endeavour Shantymen accompany Richard at many maritime events and festivals and they are, John Lawson, Steve Dawes, Mike Shorttle and Graham Walker,and from time to time, the one and only Dick Miles.
Richard is again available with great British instrumentalist CHRIS PARKINSON.
Influences
Odetta,Louis Killen,Hughie Jones, Martin Carthy,Bob Dylan,John Mayall, Julian Bream,
Roger McGough,Mike Waterson, John Renbourn,Pete Seeger,Ron Angel, Frank Sinatra, A.L.Lloyd, Sibelius, Brahms, Alex Campbell,Johnny Cash, Paddy Tunney,Joseph Taylor, Cream.Red Wine.Peter Grainger.John Berry,Jeanette, Neil Young, Johnny Handle,Nina Simone.
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BOOKERS, AGENTS & FRIENDS LEND US A MOMENT! Richard is presently putting together the following tours at home and abroad. If you are reading this and can help with a venue, booking or have any recommendations please get in touch.
SPAIN Feb 2009 ITALY Mar/Apr 2009 Germany/Holland/Belgium Mar 2009 Norway Jun 2009 USA East Cast August/September 2009 USA West Coast Oct 2009 Canada Sept 2009 New Zealand Nov 2009
UK Festivals, Arts Centres, Theatres and Folk Clubs Generally Available in 2009/10
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If you can offer assistance or introduce us to a likely venue IT WOULD BE GREAT HEAR FROM YOU!!
Richard Grainger is a singer and songwriter steeped in the Northumbrian and English Folk Traditions.
As a singer and a songwriter within the tradition his achievements are well documented.
Richard has been involved in many art and heritage projects , working with artists, local authorities, galleries,museums and festivals to create new songs and even works for the stage.
In between times he still tours and is always hotly pursuing his latest idea or song.
He became a member of the legendary 'Teesside Fettlers' in the late '80's . His solo career started in 1984 with the release of his first album by Fellside Records ( FE038) titled 'Herbs on the Heart' - Produced by Paul Adams. The album received great reviews hailing him as 'the new Carthy or Nic Jones'.
Today,after nearly twenty four years in the business, he is acknowledged as one of the finest exponents of folk song in the UK and has earned respect for his tireless efforts to promote folk music.
Richard is a guitar player with his own unique approach to accompaniment.
With more than a dozen albums to his credit,he is among the UKs most prolific folk song writers.
Richards latest CD Album 'Warhorse' released in January 2008 received some great reviews . The album - described by www.folkradio.co.uk as 'a classic' prove's Richards enthusiasm and sheer connection to his music continues to grow stronger.
Richard takes his music around the world,touring in the UK, USA, CANADA,NEW ZEALAND, BELGIUM, DENMARK, GERMANY,HOLLAND,ITALY, PORTUGAL & SPAIN.
He has created 5 productions for the stage,written some British folk 'classics', recorded more than 12 CD's, and appeared on TV and radio.
He's got a sense of humour too - widely acknowledged for his introductions which turn into fascinating and often hilarious stories in their own right.
Richard is touring constantly from his base on the North York Moors in Northern England and plans to continue performing before a wider audience.
If he's down your way- don't miss him he's one of the strongest 'folk-roots' artists around.
'A folk singer in the truest sense' Hoy at Anchor,Leigh on Sea,Essex
'One of the great northern bards'- Keith Kendrick+v
Thanks so much for your great contribution to Matt's Celebration Concert yesterday. Amongst some fantastic performances throughout the afternoon and evening, yours was one of the real highlights. It just shows you what regard and admiration everyone has for Matt, both personally and musically.
Hi Richard, thanks for inviting Sarah & I to Osmotherley to play this afternoon as 'The Cut Offs'. We had a really nice day. We are also both members of 'Few Broth'. Good luck with the British Columbia tour. All the best and thanks again. Trev (of 'Few Broth' and 'The Cut Offs'.
what a totally wonderfully folking good weekend Ryedale was! superb! thank you (and Jeanette!) for getting it together so spectacularly. I've still not quite landed back on Planet Cornwall - I'll give it til June! go well, with mirth and music xx
just dropping by to thank you and Jeanette for a most excellent festival at the Rydale Folk Weekend Was great to catch up with you and many old friends and perform in such a beautiful setting..speak soon..
Thanks for the request! really enjoyed listening to your songs on this site. I see you're playing at Partick Folk Festival in May - we'll be there on the Sunday, so hope to meet you there!
Hi Richard,I just read your schedule for the upcoming summer. I Hope that you come around the upstate New York area in your travels. If you do, I'll be there! Best wishes, Anna
I am so happy I have gotten to know of your music. What a wonderful captivating style you have. I hope I have to opportunity to meet you some day, maybe when you cross the pond. Best wishes for all you do. JoAnne
