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Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer
Folk / Acoustic

Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer



Essex, London and South East
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  11/11/2009
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Member Since4/4/2006
Band Websiteswan-dyer.co.uk
Band MembersVicki Swan - Scottish Smallpipes, Flute, Low Whistle, Vocals, Nyckelharpa
Jonny Dyer - Vocal, Guitar, Accordion
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Record LabelWildGoose Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 14 2009 10:00A
Scottish Smallpipes Workshop Lewes
Nov 14 2009 8:00P
Lewes Folk Club Lewes
Jan 17 2010 8:00P
Bothy Folk Club Southport

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   About Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer
Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer have been carving out a reputation for delivering innovative new slants on traditional tunes, fascinating originals and songs in festivals and folk clubs around the country.

Vickis unique style of playing the Scottish Smallpipes; that is at once spell-bindingly beautiful and haunting is perfectly complimented by Jonnys driving guitar playing.

On stage the two create a performance that is skilled, funny and never dull! Vicki and Jonnys strong educational background makes their workshops as powerful for a festival event as their performances.

About Vicki (Scottish Smallpipes, flute, voice, nyckelharpa)
Vicki's musical tradition comes from both Scotland and Sweden. Following in her Scottish father's footsteps Vicki is a second generation piper, and from her Swedish mother she plays the nyckelharpa and translates Swedish ballads and is reading Harry Potter in Swedish.

Having begun the music ladder at the age of five, Vicki went on to study the double bass at the Royal College of Music, becoming the principal double bass and winning the solo double bass competition. Alongside of this Vicki has performed solo concertos' with many different orchestra's.

Vicki has studied under all the best pipers including Hamish Moore, Davie Taylor and Gary West, taking the most radical and inovative techniques from each.

About Jonny (Guitar, accordion, vocal)
Composer and competition-winning guitar player; Jonnys outstanding technical ability, coupled with a wide-ranging musical taste has made him a tireless and forceful musical innovator.

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Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer's Friends Comments
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SoftlySoftly

SoftlySoftly



Nov 11 2009 5:52 PM

Thanks for being our friend...
We've moved, too - now upsatirs at Albert & Pearl, 118 Upper Street, Islington (opposite the Town Hall). December SoftlySoftly is on THURSDAY 3rd ..hen from January, it's every first and third Wednesday of each month...
See you there I hope x
The Gambling Lambs

The Gambling Lambs



Nov 7 2009 9:23 AM

Lovely sounds, guys! 'Trooper and the Maid' was a pleasant surprise - didn't recognise the title but it was just an old friend in disguise... that's what makes folk songs fun

Thank you for the add!
Rob Wessels Li'l Bastard

Rob Wessels Li'l Bastard



Nov 6 2009 7:32 PM

Thank you guys for the add! I love scottish folk and you guys nail it! We hope you get the chance to check out our tunes.)
 

Sandwitch

Sandwitch
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Nov 6 2009 6:16 PM

Hello you two !
 Thank you so much for the friendship - we both love your music and I do hope to get a chance to see you live again soon - hopefully in much better condition than I was in Stainby ...
Yes, we may just meet again at one of the many lovely festivals on our little great island - you are marvellous musicians ...and the things you do with your voice, Vicki ....
truly amazing !!!

Love and wishes from Andrea  and Buddy ! xxxxxxxxx
David Franks: Walkabouts Verse

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse



Oct 27 2009 7:21 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
Paul Song Lyricist - 'Pocket Full of Songs'

Paul Song Lyricist - 'Pocket Full of Songs'



Sep 21 2009 12:52 PM

Cheers for the add Vicki & Jonny - I like your sounds, hope you like mine too:)!
Good luck & all the best from Paul:)!

Tim Cheatle

Tim Cheatle



Sep 17 2009 10:16 PM

Hiya Vicki & Jonny!
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God Bless,
               Tim.
Linda Watkins

Linda Watkins



Sep 3 2009 11:25 AM

Absolutely stunning sounds at Banbury last night - really enjoyed the evening. Now I'm enjoying the new album mmmmm, delicious!

Look forward to seeing you both again before too long. Just off to check out those Apps now! ;-)

Linda xx
BarronBrady

BarronBrady



Aug 25 2009 6:26 AM

You guys were amazing on the last night at Bideford, powerful, funny and moving.
Hopefully bump into you again sometime soonish
all the best
Si and Rosalind
x
Ash (TOUR BUILDING) Mandrake

Ash (TOUR BUILDING) Mandrake



Aug 21 2009 11:23 AM

Enjoying your site.

This is to let you know what's in store for
Wed 26th August @
Headingham Musicians Night



Hope you enjoy it.
Ash :o)

P.s. There's a new vid on my site of the two guitars being played together.
Charlotte

Charlotte



Aug 20 2009 7:24 PM

Fantastic music, very much enjoyed seeing you guys at Bideford, haven't stopped listening to your CD since I got back. Hopefully see you playing at Swanage in a few weeks.
Keith

Keith Holder



Aug 9 2009 6:21 PM

Enjoyed your Sidmouth sets and was good to see you supporting George Papavgeris, another favourite performer. Jonny's jokey put downs kept the sets upbeat and  the music was superb as always.
Top of the Ox

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Aug 8 2009 11:16 AM

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Kerry Brux

Kerry Brux



Aug 3 2009 4:41 PM


Outstanding performances at Sidmouth both
Saturday and Sunday ~ hope to catch you again later at this Festival and at
Bideford later this month



Oh ~ and for anyone out there who has not
seen these incredible troopers ~ I feel sorry for your loss


David Franks: Walkabouts Verse

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse



Jul 30 2009 6:15 PM

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
bill pardon

bill pardon



Jul 29 2009 6:25 PM


 

Many thanks for your recent Sunday afternoon session in Grays - you made many new friends, including "non-folkies" drawn in from the main bar. You're sounding really sharp for the festival season - wish you every success. I'd recommend latest cd to any casual browsers of your Comments section.
Love from all at FaB Club, Grays.
 
Lia

Lia Stephenson



Jul 23 2009 4:08 PM

Hi guys,
What a great set at Hedingham last night. As predicted, my mum and dad absolutely loved it too and we're all loving the cd. There's just so much love in this house!
Lia
Tampa Taiko

Tampa Taiko



Jul 23 2009 1:25 AM

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hyperions fate

hyperions fate



Jul 21 2009 6:51 PM

thanx for nice comment

greetings
hans
stew simpson

stew simpson



Jul 21 2009 6:40 PM

Hi Vicky and John
great to meet you a couple of weeks ago.Thanks for your nice message. I hope to build up a reputation on the folk circuit so if you have any advice I would love to hear it. great to meet you and I hope to see you again sometime. Love to take you guys for a drink and a meal.All the best Stew
♫ LSB2 ♫ ~ but my friends call me Andy :)

♫ LSB2 ♫ ~ but my friends call me Andy :)



Jul 16 2009 4:43 PM

Hi Vicki & Jonny,
Many thanks for the friendship, and great music! :)

All the best,
Andy :)
Barry Watson

Barry Watson



Jul 12 2009 10:27 PM

Please support this new local festival I am helping to organise!
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Cheryl

Cheryl Hayes



Jul 12 2009 2:49 AM

Just showing some love xx




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Tim Cheatle

Tim Cheatle



Jul 7 2009 8:58 PM

Hiya Vicki & Jonny!
I've finally released my "Tim Cheatle Live" album!
God Bless,
Tim.
THE BLARNEYS Irish Folk and Country Blues Band.

THE BLARNEYS Irish Folk and Country Blues Band.



Jul 7 2009 7:39 PM

Many Thanks for adding us to your Friends!
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