Sep 5th. Granny's Attic
- Author: Paul Ryan
- 2014-2015
Due to ill health, Bill Whaley and Dave Fletcher are unable to appear.
Granny's Attic is a young folk trio from the English Midlands, with members Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon, concertina, and vocals), George Sansome (guitar, vocals) and Lewis Wood (fiddle, mandolin, vocals). They play a variety of traditional folk music from the British Isles and further afield, complemented by original compositions. Granny’s Attic was nominated for the BBC Young Folk Award 2014. Their debut EP, 'Mind the Gap', was released in late 2011 and their first album, 'Better Weather' was released in early 2014. They imbue the tradition with a freshness, and vitality while respecting the source.
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It is a welcome back for Pete who hails from Coventry where he is part of the well known Aardvark Ceilidh Band and you can also find him at many festivals in his other guise selling and repairing all things musical whilst passing on his good advice and knowledge. Expect some great melodeon playing along with wonderful collections of songs and tunes. You will have plenty of opportunity to join in.
Greg Russell and Ciaran Agar are the proud winners of the BBC folk Horizon award for this year and are hoping their latest CD " The Call " will be released by the time they visit us. Ciaran on (fiddle, bouzouki, guitar, vocals) and Greg on (vocals, guitar, bouzouki, English concertina) are a joy to watch and have an easy manner that belies their age and talent.. Again come early for a seat as they are very popular.
This is a second visit from this Lancastrian duo. Nick and Ed brought us selection of songs both ancient and modern last time. They are no strangers to the folk scene as they both served their time in successful groups in the past. Their voices blend well together and Ed’s guitar playing completes the sound. Nick is a fine ballad singer in his own right so all in all you are in for a treat.
As part of our continuing 50th Celebrations we have booked the wonderful Melrose Quartet who, as most of you know, are made up of two duos who are at the top of their game - Nancy Kerr and James Fagan with Jess and Richard Arrowsmith. Two great fiddle players, one outstanding melodeon player and a superb guitarist, combine with four superb voices to provide an unforgettable performance. Go and see them at the Royal Albert Hall (nominees in the ‘Best Group’ category of the 2014 BBC Folk Awards) or hang on and see them at the Diamond.Tickets at £11 each are on sale at the club or by cheque to Paul Ryan.
