Author Archives: Richard

Each December St Agnes Fountain comes together for a Christmas Tour. Performing “rhythmed-up” carols and Christmas music, interspersed with laughter and spoken word. Founder member, David Hughes, and Chris Leslie originally released an EP of six tracks, “Acoustic Christmas” on guitar and mandolin in 1998. It sold out in three months and that was that […]

Five leading lights of the British roots scene join forces to create a festive folk band like no other. Expect soaring harmonies and exquisite musicianship as the 5-piece blasts through a repertoire of brand new, specially written songs, fresh arrangements of traditional carols both well-loved and little-known, and seasonal classics from both sides of the […]

Calling all ceilidh callers, musicians, or dancers!This is your chance to have a go in a friendly encouraging atmosphere or just come along, listen or dance!All ages welcome

Playing songs from her critically acclaimed albums, plus some surprise covers, Angie’s beautiful guitar playing will be joined by Richard Curran (Bert Jansch, Steve Tilston, and latterly scores for TV including the Casualty soundtrack, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall) a  virtuoso fiddle player who is also a fabulous mandolin, cello and guitar player. The duo  […]

Whenever Canadian top gun Pierre Schryer chooses a playing partner for a project, you can bet it will be a crème de la crème pairing. With guitar maestro Adam Dobres by his side, they made a major impact around the world. RnR magazine said they were “a match made in roots heaven.” Schryer has the […]

Hannah and Ben released a new album Ink of the Rosy Morning on Topic Records in early 2022. Since emerging in 2016, they have been defying all conventions of style, genre and compartmentalisation. This seemingly unlikely duo has recorded two studio albums, Before the Sun (2016) and Awake (2018), produced by award-winning producer David Travers-Smith […]

Alice Armstrong is a multi-UK Blues Awards nominated singer-songwriter from the UK, known for her wide vocal range, unconventional lyrics, enigmatic stage presence and powerful performances peppered with her trademark sense of humour. She has spent the last few years on the stage of many of the UK’s biggest rhythm and blues festivals. She regularly […]

Calling all ceilidh callers, musicians, or dancers!This is your chance to have a go in a friendly encouraging atmosphere or just come along, listen or dance!All ages welcome