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Waterson Carthy

Waterson Carthy
Barfly - closed 4 June 2008
For more than 30 years Norma Waterson and Martin Carthy have been at the forefront of the English folk scene.
Joined by their daughter, singer and fiddle player Eliza Carthy and melodeon player Saul Rose,
together they form Waterson:Carthy, one of Britain's most successful and influential folk bands.

Hayseed Dixie

Hayseed Dixie
Junction 1, The
Hayseed Dixie is an American band described as "A Hillbilly tribute to AC/DC." The band performs cover versions of hard rock songs in a style that is a cross between bluegrass and rock music, which some have termed rockgrass. The band's name is a play on the name AC/DC. Claiming to hail from the fictional Deer Lick Holler, Appalachia, the band has toured since 2001.

The Eclectic Harp

The Eclectic Harp
Mumford Theatre, The
Christina Rhys has appeared as a soloist throughout the country and in Germany and the USA. She has played as far afield as Las Vegas and as close to home as Buckingham Palace. She has premiered the solo works of a number of eminent British composers and is the only player to have recorded Elliot Carter's solo Bariolage for Radio 3. Christina has worked with many of the country's leading symphony and chamber orchestras and has toured with the Northern Sinfonia Ensemble performing all the major chamber music repertoire. A founder member of Sonor Contemporary Music Ensemble in the USA, Christina is also a member of London Debussy Trio, Gemini Ensemble and Arpège, and has a duo with the flautist Susan Milan. She is also a music therapist working for the two hospices of Acorns Children's Hospice Trust.

Cherry Hinton Hall (Folk Festival)


Cambridge Folk Festival is one of the premier music events in Europe and one of the longest r. . . more>>

Flook

Flook
Junction 2, The
The flutes of Brian Finnegan and Sarah Allen, the guitar of Ed Boyd and the bodhran of John Joe Kelly weave and spin traditionally rooted tunes into the breathtaking sound of the groundbreaking band Flook. This group possesses a rare blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination.

Eliza Carthy

Eliza Carthy
Junction 2, The
Eliza Carthy is winner of 2 Mercury Prize nominations and innumerable other accolades over a 15 year care

Wild Willy Barrett's Sleeping Dogz plus Christene LeDoux

Wild Willy Barrett's Sleeping Dogz plus Christene LeDoux
Sun Hotel, The

Wild Willy Barrett's Sleeping Dogz

This unique trio live on boats on the Grand Union canal, an environment which can't help but inspire and stimulate their creativity.

Bell Hotel, The

The Bell is a beautiful half-timbered coaching inn dating back to the 16th century, situated in the . . . more>>

Martyn Joseph

Martyn Joseph
Sun Hotel, The
At first glance Martyn Joseph is (just) another gifted singer songwriter. First impressions are there to mislead of course: Joseph's ambition is broader than entertainment, deeper than commerce.

Harvey Andrews

Harvey Andrews
Sun Hotel, The
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