THE HARP TRIO played their last gig at Glastonbury Festival 2007. Nula, Nancy and Rak have since all become mega busy with other super dooper projects and sadly the Trio is no longer playing together but please continue to enjoy our music up here. If you'd like to book any one of us and our other bands or for gig listings try the following links: Nancy: www.nancyelizabeth.co.uk, www.myspace.com/nancyelizabethcunliffe. Nula: www.myspace.com/ninajones. Rak: www.rachaelgladwin.co.uk, www.myspace.com/rachaelgladwin, www.myspace.com/rachaelandtheredsocks.
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THE HARP TRIO is Nancy Cunliffe, Rachael Gladwin and Nula Mathers, and is a mixture of spectacular fiendish fingerwork and truly tasty vocals. Based in Merseyside, THE HARP TRIO penetrates pubs and festivals, often to be found frantically tuning their collective 92 strings in the ladies loos or blocking the way to the bar with Nula's beast of a harp. In September 2005 the story began as Rak and Nula collided with each other in a corridor with a big harpy bump, whilst studying for music degrees at university. Delightedly recognising the common (and frankly conspicuous instrument) they both towed with them, they vowed to start a collective of hairy harpees - which stopped at three after they sought out Nancy, the only other player in the building. Good job that was the lot really, four harps in a Corsa would be pushing it. The trio of nimble fingered harp-hussies have gone on to write some rather wonderful music, cram ridiculously large instruments in to very small venues and drink an unfeasable amount of tea. Lovely stuff.
"With the sparkling sound of three lever harps and three distinctive voices, THE HARP TRIO produces a totally original sound that is both melodically enticing and rhythmically exhilarating." - Really really clever harp wizard.
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.
Thank you for the friendship, ladies! we definitely like the amazing feeling of your music.. nice!! all the best for your project and greetings from Italy by Lybra Guitar Orchestra
(Hi, again, Jasper, Jumble Pants and Cherry Hair...all sounds a bit like Christmas!...)
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace -
230 of 230, walkaboutsverse.741.com: AS GOSPELLERS HAVE SAID/CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith’s the star that we glance Attending Christ’s churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
Hi Ladies, How are you? I hope you are well. What’s been happening in your world? I just thought I would let you know that I’m doing a short notice gig tomorrow (Friday) at the view two gallery in Liverpool. I will be on at 9pm. If you are not up to anything it would be great to see you there. It’s likely to be my last gigging weekend of the year as I’m going to be a dad in 3 weeks so I’m taking some time off to learn how to change nappies and all that! If I don’t see you there have a great weekend and I hope to hear from you soon. Take care, Mark
Thanks for posting me the Yeats poem...as you say, it is similar, and I like it. A bit further down my comments, Colum Sands compared another of my poems with Seamus Heaney's "Digging", which I haven't checked yet...
Hello lovely ladies, How are you? I hope you are well and looking forward to a fun filled weekend. I just thought I would let you know that I am playing this Saturday(29th September) at Liverpool Academy 2 supporting Manchester band Puressence. I know it's short notice but If you are not up to anything on saturday night I would really appreciate your support. It's supposed to be a tenner to get in but anyone who wants to come along to see me can get on my guestlist for only a fiver. If you need any further info about the gig just let me know. It would be great to see you there but if not have a great weekend and I hope to see you soon. Cheers, Mark
hope all is well with you? I believe music should be free so I've pressed the buttons on my computer which should enable you to download the 4 compositions on my page and keep them forever! That's if you want to. No pressure of course! Really love your harp sound.
Hope to hear from you soon and thanks for your friendship,
Heya, Just wanted to say I walked past the Coissant-Neuf tent at Glastonbury and went in to get out the rain and you guys were just amazing to listen to - best thing I heard that weekend so thankyou!
Yipee I ey! Your playing at Glastonbury (I know you know that) but I just saw the line up today and there you were. Thats really great. Wish I was going this year ut alas I am not. Will have to catch you sometime soon though. Hope all is well. Much love, Paula xx
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