Sometimes folk music can take itself a bit seriously. There are a lot of drowned sisters and poisoned knights, lots of murder and longing. It’s a bit of a relief, then, when a duo like Good Habits come along. They are full of sunshine and stories, full of friendliness and fun. They blossom like Sunflowers.Continue reading “Good Habits – Downend Folk & Roots – May”
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Hannah James and Toby Kuhn – Downend Folk & Roots – March
Of all the brilliant musicians that have played this wonderful place over the last ten years, there can’t be many who are as constantly, determinedly creative as Hannah James. From extraordinary vocal trio, Lady Maisery, to innovative new-folk with Sam Sweeney, from her Jigdoll Ensemble to an album of accordion and clog dancing with Swedish-Estonian musician TuuklikkiContinue reading “Hannah James and Toby Kuhn – Downend Folk & Roots – March”
Sam Sweeney – Lantern Hall – March
Traditionally, Mothering Sunday was the time to visit your “mother” church. The place where you belonged, the place where your spirit was happiest. There’s something incredibly fitting, therefore, that Sam Sweeney should spend Mothers’ Day at the Bristol Beacon. If there’s a place that he seems to love, then it’s here. His last album, EscapeContinue reading “Sam Sweeney – Lantern Hall – March”
Carrivick Sisters – Downend Folk & Root – March
About two songs into The Carrivick Sisters set, on the first of Downend Folk & Roots Saturday lunch time shows, a tiny pair of feet storms forward, dashing headlong towards the stage. They are caught. Scooped up. Returned to safety. For about 30 seconds. Ant Miles, head honcho at Downend, is determined to broaden the scopeContinue reading “Carrivick Sisters – Downend Folk & Root – March”
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