Jez Lowe and The Bad Pennies have been playing their songs and music of Northern England for almost twenty years around the folk festivals, clubs and concert stages of the world. “Acoustic simplicity coupled with electric vitality” was how they were described in their early days, and with half a dozen albums to their credit, along with solo albums by Jez and by other members of the group, their following has continued to increase.  Strong vocals, backed by outstanding instrumental back-up on guitar, cittern, fiddle, fretless bass, keyboards and Northumbrian Pipes, have made them one of Britain’s top attractions on the folk/acoustic/celtic circuit.

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With her highly acclaimed album, ‘Mudshow’, Krista Detor was established as a gifted player on the world stage. Now, with her follow-up album, ‘Cover Their Eyes’, together with partner and producer, David Weber, she’s created a collection of brilliantly provocative and compelling songs that push the edges of genre while remaining close throughout to the lyrical thread that defines her work.

’Cover Their Eyes’ spans era and style, incorporating the musical influence of some of the places in which Krista has lived and traveled – the southern U.S., the Midwest and Europe. All distinct on their own, these regional and cultural influences are woven together in a continuous pattern of sound and story. A writer with the rare ability to convey her songs via a beautiful voice and acute musical sensibilities, she’s praised by critics and concert promoters alike: “Krista Detor is an artist with a stunning voice, evocative without being overly emotional and the stage presence to deliver the full intent of her lyrics to the audience. Listening to her CD gave me high expectations, seeing her light up the audience reminded me why I host concerts…”

In the short time since the release of ‘Mudshow’, she’s reached #1 on the Euro-Americana chart and her music’s been featured at the Cannes Film Festival, on NPR, the BBC, Dutch Nat’l Radio, German Nat’l Radio, Belgian Nat’l Radio, as well as countless U.S. and European National, Regional & Local Radio Shows and Podcasts. She’s appeared on both U.S. and European television and contributed the featured performance for the National Domestic Violence Hotline Conference in Washington D.C. 2006. In 2007, she completed the collaborative stage show, ‘Wilderness Plots,’ with Award-winning songwriter Carrie Newcomer, as well as Tim Grimm and a small group of talented Indiana songwriters. The show has received rave reviews and will continue to tour throughout the U.S. Detor’s follow-up album, ‘Cover Their Eyes’ is making similar waves in the European musical world where she toured last fall to an intensely loyal and dedicated European audience.

‘Cover Their Eyes’ will be released in the U.S. on April 26, 2008. She defies genre, but the quality of her writing has been compared to the likes of Leonard Cohen, Laura Nyro, Tom Waits and Joni Mitchell, company she is more than happy to keep. She tours the U.S. and Europe consistently, has shared stages with Joan Armatrading, Suzanne Vega, Loudon Wainwright, Colin Linden, Luka Bloom, Slaid Cleaves, Carrie Newcomer, Pierce Pettis and John Gorka, among others and travels with her partner and producer, David Weber.

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“These two virtuosi of guitar and fiddle like to do their own thing, when they’re not earning their crusts in big bands, jazz-rock, pop and soul gigs and the likes of Whippersnapper and the Albion Band. Joe has been playing since he was in the pram and has a PhD in circus skills and mad banter. Kevin has been around a bit longer and has played a few more notes. Musically they’re tighter than two coats of paint. Expect anything!”

Kevin is a guitarist, singer and producer second to none. He has extensive experience in the music business, having worked with everyone from Percy Sledge to Dando Shaft and The Marvelettes to Alice Coltrane. Not forgetting the incredible “Whippersnapper” whose line-up also included Dave Swarbrick, Chris Leslie and Martin Jenkins. With this band Kevin toured the world extensively and recorded five albums. In 1987 his highly acclaimed solo album “The Cry of love” was also released, which featured Danny Thompson, Polly Bolton, Chris Leslie and Paul Dunmall. The nineties saw Kevin produce albums for several leading artists, write film scores and perform with old friends Chris Leslie and Dave Swarbrick.

Joe Broughton was born in 1976. Although he is a classically trained violin player, his style owes much more to Folk, Jazz and Blues. Folk On Tap described his playing as “Spine-tingling”. Throughout his childhood up to the present day Joe has been performing with his brother Ben and he was a member of the legendary Albion Band 1997 – 2003. Ashley Hutchings describes him as “a massive individual talent”. Between 1987 and 1992 Joe worked in circuses, at which time the BBC made a short film about his diverse talents. In ’94 – ’97 Joe studied at the Birmingham Conservatoire where he now teaches folk music and composition. Joe has gained a reputation for performing with “mind blowing energy” and “…in between song banter that would put most comedians to shame” – The Ledge.

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Martin Simpson’s guitar playing is unsurpassed; he is one of the finest finger pickers and slide pickers of our time and was recently named one of the top artists of the decade by Acoustic Guitar Magazine. Winner of 5 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards – 2 of them in 2008 for Best Original Song and Best Album – an Indie Award for his album Cool & Unusual, and the 2006 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Ards Guitar Festival, he is a superb interpreter of traditional music and song from both sides of the Atlantic.

Growing up in Lincolnshire he was inspired by the likes of Martin Carthy, Davey Graham and Richard Thompson during the folk revival of the 60s. He was also hugely influenced by the recordings of Big Joe Williams, the Reverend Gary Davies, Blind Willie Johnson and Doc Watson, which has led to an eclectic style of playing and repertoire that is all his own.
He has worked with the likes of Jackson Browne, David Lindley, June Tabor, Martin Carthy, Martin Taylor and Eric Bibb and is a popular and much loved solo performer. Both spell-binding, and highly entertaining, he is a master of his craft.

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“Flossie entranced a Nottinghamshire audience yet again under a different guise with a sell-out Piaf/Brel show.
Ably accompanied by Chris Parkinson on accordion, Paul Donnelly on classical guitar and Simon Keegan-Phipps on piano, the French singer from Nemes via Darlington showed a sultry and enticing side not seen in the folk clubs! The charismatic French singer gave a passionate performance, delighting her audience on Sunday with favourites “La Vie en rose”, ”Je ne regrette rien” made famous by Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel’s powerful “Amsterdam” and “Ne me quitte pas”.

From moving love songs to tongue-twisters, Flossie’s pure and beautiful voice had people queuing for CDs after the encore or just for a chance to speak to this stunning vocalist. – Review of the Jacques Brel/Edith Piaf show which took place in Lowdham Nottinghamshire.

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Blending folk with classical music and comedy plus the odd music hall song thrown in.
If you like Mozart, Beethoven, Elvis Presley and The Spinners avoid them – you have been warned!

In 1995 Paul Hutchinson (accordion) and Paul Sartin (oboe, violin and vocals) shared a musical passion borne out of the desire to earn sufficient money to support their extravagant lifestyles. Their amazing musicianship coupled with wry humour stunned audiences around Europe and the States. After a brief sabbatical, they’re back!

“Tantalizing tunes performed with wit and finesse” – Verity Sharp, BBC Radio 3

“My personal find of the festival – Paul Hutchinson and Paul Sartin play like no-one else you’ve ever heard. Their music is breathtaking and wickedly inventive and the between-tunes interchange as intelligent and hilarious as the music. But don’t let me give you the impression they’re a lightweight comedy act: they finish the set with a haunting piece of oboe and accordion magic which has the audience spellbound.” – Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2

Paul Sartin is a member of BBC Radio 2 Award-winning big band Bellowhead and English music trio Faustus. He combines his busy performing career with teaching and outreach work, at St Edward’s School in Oxford and for community organisations, most notably Live Music Now and SuperAct. He dabbles in academia, recently assisting on a number of publications of old tune manuscripts, and regularly deputises with the Choir of Winchester Cathedral, where he gets to wear a dress to work.

Paul Hutchinson is a member of the innovative and progressive folk trio, Hoover the Dog as well as Okavango – the collaboration between Hoover the Dog and Fluxus (Belgium).  Paul is also a seasoned accordion tutor for Folkworks, Hands On, British Council (in Czech Republic and Belgium) and the University of Limerick. His favourite colour is pink

Photograph: Copyright David Angel

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Six specialist musicians – five voices – thirteen instruments – international artistes – US network television
- nobody does it like Europe’s top 40s and Western Swing sextet -
Watch out for the band’s first concert recorded for British television! Coming soon.

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Since the the Spikedrivers last visit many people have been asking for their return, if you missed them last time book early as we are expecting a full house!

One of the most original, innovative and exciting bands around, their combination of gutsy slide guitar, rock-solid bass, infectious grooves and highly distinctive vocals, creates a sound that is uniquely their own. They take you on a journey, from southern juke-joints and lazy front porches to the huge open spaces of dust bowls and railroad tracks disappearing into the distance…