Sometimes magical things happen by accident, completely spontaneously, with no planning. A few moments into folk three-piece, Leveret’s, second set at The New Room, the lights fizzed, popped and went out. All that was left in The Wesleyan Chapel were a handful of candles, a breathless hush and three of the most remarkable, acoustic musicians.Continue reading “Leveret – The New Room – October”
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Leveret – Forms
Somehow it seems vaguely incredible that Leveret are celebrating their tenth anniversary this year. Ten years of three of our greatest musicians making some of the most astonishing English folk music together. Ten years of an almost telepathic connection between Sam Sweeney (fiddle), Andy Cutting (melodeon) and Rob Harbron (concertina). Ten years that you wouldn’tContinue reading “Leveret – Forms”
Sam Sweeney – Wardrobe Theatre – February 2023
Right at the start of this packed, intimate, wonderfully relaxed gig Sam Sweeney is lost in tuning one of his violins. He’s talking about Morris tunes and, with a grin, he says “Did you know, Morris is cool now?”. The audience chuckle because they know. They know that Morris has never been cool but theyContinue reading “Sam Sweeney – Wardrobe Theatre – February 2023”
Bristol Folk Festival
Oh Bristol Folk Festival, you lovely, friendly, eclectic thing! It’s so good to have you back, we’ve missed you! Look at all the people you’ve reeled in too – there are little kids with massive ear defenders, grizzled warriors from the great folk rock wars of the 70s, floaty folk princesses with flowers in theirContinue reading “Bristol Folk Festival”
Sam Sweeney – May 2021
“How wonderful to be here. I can’t think of a better place to ease myself back in to this. Thank you. It’s going to be a feat of memory”. And, with that, Sam Sweeney picks up his violin and plays as though the last fifteen months have been the blink of an eye, as thoughContinue reading “Sam Sweeney – May 2021”
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