John Spiers (melodeons, concertinas and most squeezeboxes) and Jon Boden (vocals, fiddle, guitar, concertina)
Influences
Peter Bellamy, John Kirkpatrick, Eliza Carthy & Nancy Kerr, Tom Waites, Kate Bush, Blowzabella and lots of old scratchy recording made in the early 20th century.
Sounds Like
more than two people! Check out the videos section to have a look.
Spiers and Boden - now in their fifth year of fruitful collaboration the mighty duo have graduated from being the dangerous new kids on the block to being a solid headlining mainstay on the folk scene and pushing outwards into the mainstream. Musicianship and inventiveness is a given with the lads now increasingly focusing on delivering a big, thumping night out with showmanship, humour and raw stomping energy.
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..?
Mercurius Company are presenting a celebration of Purcell's 350th Anniversary, in a fully staged performance of some of his most inspired music, including excerpts from operas and incidental works. With period instruments, costumes and dance.
This is a totally independently produced and funded. Let's show all that despite economic uncertainty, financial crisis and turmoil there are people who still dare to dream and produce something exciting and inspiring.
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.
We are looking forward to seeing our friends next weekend (10th to 12th July) at Roger's Rant - a Dorset celebration of traditional & contemporary folk music, song and dance. There will be some of the best of local amateur singers and musicians as well as some from further afield. There is also the opportunity for aspiring singers and musicians to have a go in a friendly atmosphere at the Sports Club. The Village Hall will be used for the dance workshops on Saturday & Sunday afternoons, with a Ceilidh (barn dance) on Saturday evening.
Don't forget that this Saturday 30th May the Citadel gives you the only opportunity in the region to witness The Nimmo Brothers during their current tour.
Hailed as one of Scotland's finest young bands you will not want to miss out on this great night of energetic, exciting and modern blues music.
Tickets are on sale now priced just £10/£8, doors open at 8pm.
If you require further information, or would like to book tickets please contact the Citadel Box Office on 01744 735436 or visit www.citadel.org.uk
Looking forward to meeting up with you again after all this time!Is Orkney ready for you?! looking forward to some songs & tunes with you.It will be grand..
We're lucky enough to have these guys playing our festival in a couple of weeks. The whole event is run on completely renewable energy and also features - KARINE POLWART, THE WEEK THAT WAS, MEIC STEVENS, PO' GIRL and JIM MORAY and many more.
