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- Dec 3, 2012 2:34 AM Looking forward to Ringwood Folk Club tomorrow - Tuesday 4th December
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- Oct 31, 2011 12:01 PM "Thumbs up" in FROOTS magazine, March 2011
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- Apr 13, 2011 1:16 PM 11th November 2010 - "Peaceful Waters" played on Bob Harris' show on BBC Radio 2
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Welcome to Paul Darby & the Yirdbards
Having been singing from the heart since the ‘60s, the voice of Paul Darby has matured like fine wine. Already front-man for the ever popular Dubious Brothers, with the Yirdbards this is Darby at his most soulful. The songs, many of which have been written by close friends, have a strong spiritual power, often drawing on man’s potent relationship with nature, landscape and society.
Having crossed paths with Pat Randall (guitar, backing vocals) and Verity Sharp (cello, fiddle) in rural Wiltshire, the music of Paul Darby and Yirdbards is now set to deliver a deep sigh of satisfaction.
What the punters say: ‘utterly lovely’ ; ‘…shades of Incredible String Band co-mingled with Billy Bragg via Attila the Stockbroker…’
Meaning: Yird Earth, Bard A poet.
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Genre: Acoustic / Folk
Location Devizes, Un
Profile Views: 12052
Last Login: 3/12/2013
Member Since 7/14/2010
Website www.yirdbards.com
Record Label Cartwheel Records
Type of Label Unsigned
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Paul Darby and the Yirdbards <br><br> 'Strong and true' Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2 Having been singing from the heart since the '60s, the voice of Paul Darby has matured like fine wine. Already frontman for the ever popular Dubious Brothers, with the Yirdbards this is Darby at his most soulful. The songs, many of which have been written by close friends, have a strong spiritual power, often drawing on man's potent relationship with nature, landscape and society. <br><br> Having crossed paths with Pat Randall (guitar, backing vocals) and Verity Sharp (cello, fiddle), in rural Wiltshire, the music of Paul Darby and Yirdbards is now set to deliver a deep sigh of satisfaction. <br><br> What the punters say: 'utterly lovely' ; …'shades of Incredible String Band co-mingled with Billy Bragg via Attila the Stockbroker'…<br><br> Meaning: Yird Earth, Bard A poet. <br><br> Their debut album, 'I Will Sing You This Song' is the result of a shared love of music and landscape. <br><br> We hope you enjoy the results <br><br> Paul Darby and the Yirdbards' newly released second album Where the Thorn Trees Grow is already stirring hearts. The songs have a strong spiritual power, often drawing on man's potent relationship with nature, the earth and society. Many of the songs are written by local writers and close friends including Mike Scott and Peter Please, but others, such as Riversong and I Am The Land, are by the Lake District songsmith Paul Metsers who delves deep into the question of what it is to be human. <br><br> The Yirdbards lead singer Paul Darby first came to prominence in the early '70s as one half of the duo Windfall, and over the ensuing years he used his musical talent to raise thousands of pounds for Greenpeace. In the '80s he became frontman for the R&B band the Dubious Brothers, but has more recently returned to his love of acoustic music. 'I sing' he says, 'because it gives me pleasure. With the Yirdbards' line up of cello and acoustic guitars, there's more space for intimacy and subtlety. It's more intricate. I just hope that people will be moved by our music in some way'. <br><br> The music of the Yirdbards strives to reconnect us with the land and remind us that, as its stewards, we have a collective responsibility for its safe keeping. -
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9 Songs | Jul 14, 2010
Thanks to Bristol Salt Cellar for inviting us down to play. We really enjoyed the evening. Hope to see you again soon!
Lovely evening at Sunray Acoustic Club. Below some comments from organiser, Bob Kirkpatrick
"Thanx for adding to the rich tapestry that is the Sunray Folk Club.
I have had many comments and they all sound like "one of the best evenings at the club".
Great performance at St Mary's, Collingbourne Kingston. Bought the CD and I'm now a fan. Hope you will be back in this area again soon :)
Thanks for entertaining us last night at the Dilton Marsh Acoustic Club!! You guys make such wonderful music.
Checking our your music because Peter Please mentioned you when at our place for a meal this weekend. Was delighted to hear one of his songs on here...lovely sound!!
I saw you in Seend, fabulous!