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Rubus
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   Rubus: General Info
Member Since11/13/2006
Band MembersEmily Portman: Voice, Concertina Christina Andropolis: Fiddle, Voice David Newey: Guitar
Record LabelWild Goose


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   About Rubus
Rubus is a brand new band consisting of three young, talented folk musicians. playing the songs of the English tradition with invigorating energy and grace. Emily Portman (Voice): Emily is well known in the UK folk scene as one part of 'The Devil's Interval' who have been praised from many places, including by folk master Martin Carthy who said they were 'totally committed to singing the songs of these islands.. with a great sense of adventure'. As part of this ensemble she has played festivals all over including Glastonbury, Sidmouth, Towersey, Priddy and Whitby. She is a talented song writer as well as researcher of tradtional material, and fronts this new group with style and passion. Christi Andropolis (Fiddle, Vocals): Christi is from New York State, USA, and brings with her a gutsy, rootsy fiddle style which sounds like a cross between that of Appalachia and England. She specialises in this and in American Blues music, whilst mataining a huge interest in the English traditional material taken on by Rubus. Solo and as part of various groups she has toured the East Coast of the USA many times, and has played many gigs and festivals all over the UK including Sidmouth, Broadstairs and Banbury. David Newey (Guitar): David's style is based in a combination of fingerstyle and flatpicked techniques giving him a unique sound not heard in many other Acoustic guitarists. He has spent the past few years gigging with bands such as Arlen, and now also has a solo career, with his debut album 'A List of Names' being released this year. David's style compliments Christi's fiddle playing and Emily's singing perfectly.

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David Franks: Walkabouts Verse

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse



Oct 11 2009 5:46 PM

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace... 

Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog): 
TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001 

Where traditions are not so rare; 
    Sea, country and works scent the air; 
A multitude of monuments, 
    Planted tubs and patterned pavements. 

The longish pedestrian malls; 
    The remnants of defensive walls; 
Historic buildings are a gauge 
    Of the respect for heritage. 

Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; 
    Estuaries guarded by shields; 
Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; 
    Romantic-ruin go-betweens. 

Rivers in parts licked by trees, 
    Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, 
And crossed by practical delights - 
    Varied spans, forming pleasing sights. 

Fine churches headed at Durham; 
    Football kits ad infinitum; 
Kept castles - one for study; 
    Masonry behind masonry. 

And, with moulding-works out that way, 
It’s somewhere for a longer stay..? 

(C) David Franks 2003
David Franks: Walkabouts Verse

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse



Jun 26 2009 5:50 PM

(Hi: enjoyed my visit.) 

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace... 

Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog): 
WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN 

Once drove an old sedan, up north, 
From a place in Sydney to Cairns; 
Then to Kuranda I went forth, 
By train, to look without set plans.

I browsed through the trendy market, 
With fresh fruits of tropical kind; 
Walked to the creek through lush thicket - 
Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.

I dined in a scenic cafe; 
Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, 
Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, 
You go walkabout with your pen.” 

Request or question, I don’t know -
Assured voices, elderly men.
That’s now several years ago, 
And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.

(C) David Franks 2003
The Rawmarsh Mashers

The Rawmarsh Mashers



Jan 29 2009 8:19 AM

"Come on in my friend your welcome" and thanks for joining the small Gang of Mashers friends.

For all Rawmarsh Mashers news visit

http://www. jmucreate. com/therawmarshmashers. html

Where you can also catch up with all the News from Acoustic Rotherham.
Phil

Philip Lord



Nov 25 2008 11:16 AM

The album arrived in yesterday's post, I love it!!
Phil

Philip Lord



Nov 20 2008 1:08 PM

I'm really enjoying the 'Nine Witch Knots' tracks, could you possibly activate the 'add' button then I could play a track on my page?
Right, I'm off to order it.
THE SHADOWS COMMENCE webzine

Markus Eriksson



Oct 31 2008 2:46 PM

Hi! Thank you for adding me! :) I hope you are fine.
I also hope the message I left along with the friend request reached you!

Thanks!
Suntrap

Suntrap



Aug 18 2008 8:40 PM

Hi and thanks for adding us. Saw you play at Sidmouth (I was in the quartet for The Maerlock) and really loved your sound. Will definately try to catch you when you come to Walthamstow!
Debbie from Suntrap
MaxPhoto

Maksim Kakitsev



Jul 8 2008 7:56 AM

Squeee! Thanks for the add, guys. I saw you at Leigh Folk Fest, on both days, you were great. I especially liked She Likes To Swallow ;-)

Max
Flowerbed

Flowerbed



Apr 17 2008 9:40 AM

Hello there...

Drop by to hear some mellow acoustic music when you have a spare mo.

cheers
Flowerbed
Simon Stephenson

Simon Stephenson



Oct 26 2007 3:34 PM

Hi Rubus,

Am a big fan of the music, and thanks again. Was great to meet Christi and Dave at Towersey, will buy a CD when it comes out, for the time being i'd love to buy "Wicker Road" - prob go on the internet sometime!!

Thanks a lot

Simon
fRoots

fRoots Magazine



Sep 28 2007 7:13 PM

Good stuff!
The Thunderbridge Bluegrass Boys

The Thunderbridge Bluegrass Boys



Jan 28 2007 1:24 AM

Oh lovely songs. I'm such a sucker for Ms. Portman's voice. Towesey? Hurrah! But check you dates! I'll be there.
Zoltan’s Apocryphal Discotheque

Zoltan’s Apocryphal Discotheque



Nov 13 2006 9:44 PM

Highly collectable these first comments, you know!
hello rubus, you sound ace.
good to see you out and about!
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