 | Linde Nijland & Bert Ridderbos
LINDE has been performing for over 15 years, first as part of folk duo Ygdrassil - with their unparalleled harmony singing till 2007 -, lately as a successful singer and songwriter.
LINDE has made 9 albums and 2 DVDs and tours all over Europe with her crystal clear voice and captivating performance. She received high acclaim for her renditions of songs by the late Sandy Denny, her all time favourite singer. Joe Boyd (former producer of Nick Drake, Fairport Convention, Pink Floyd) said about this album: 'Linde Nijland has given Sandy Denny's music the respect it deserves, and made a lovely and fresh record that shows off her beautiful voice as well as her good taste'. July 2009 he asked her to be part of an All Star Fairport Convention reunion concert in the Barbican Hall in London (with i.e. Richard Thompson). Linde also made a Dutch album, the poetic 'Visman'.
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 | Robb Johnson
Robb Johnson is now widely recognised as one of the finest songwriters working in the UK today. His songs feature in the repertoires of a wide variety of musicians, from folk legend Roy Bailey to acclaimed cabaret diva Barb Jungr, & he enjoys a similarly diverse spectrum of critical acclaim – “a modern-day Dostoyevsky” said the US’s Dirty Linen, Mojo made the double CD Gentle Men Folk Album Of The Month, while The Daily Telegraph made it their Folk Album Of 1998, & Tony Benn says Johnson’s “Winter Turns To Spring” is his favourite song.
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 | Wendy Arrowsmith
Thanks to a supportive husband and two children old enough to make their own packed lunches (if they MUST!), Wendy’s been able to tour the length and breadth of the UK performing at folk clubs and festivals since she decided to make music her career in 2008. Her easy-going style and gentle humour, combined with her voice make her a popular guest wherever she goes.
Wendy has sung many different styles of music but with folk music she has found songs that come from the heart and allow great emotional expression and social commentary. Originally from Glasgow, Wendy performs a mixture of British folk songs including a generous helping of Scottish material plus songs of her own. She generally accompanies herself on guitar, but whistles, bodhran, mandolin and accordion have also been known to appear. Rumour has it that she’s taken up fiddle too, but the same rumour says it will be a long time before it gets a public airing – this is a good thing!
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 | Lucy Ward
Lucy is a 22 year old acoustic artist from Derby. She plays guitar and concertina but considers her voice to be her first instrument..
She is a BBC Folk Award nominee for " An Horizon Award" and also for the " Best Traditional Track". BBC Radio 2 's Mike Harding has quoted her as being " totally,totally brilliant" !.
Lucy received a standing ovation from the Festival crowds at last years Shrewsbury Folk Festival .
her latest CD on Navigator Records ( released in June 2011) has been awarded a 4 star rating by the National "Guardian" newspaper.
She is developing into a fine songwriter and a consummate performer who wows her audience with her genuine and sparkling personality and her stunning voice.
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 | Corncrow
Cornwall based Folk duo Corncrow is made up of singer and guitarist Kim Guy and Singer, dulcimer, bouzouki and guitar player Steve Hunt.
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 | The Gumbo Flyers
The Gumbo Flyers - a high energy stomping music sound from the depths of the Louisiana Swamps!
Cornwall's very own 5 piece Zydeco/Cajun Band who have been described by London's Time Out Magazine as " the best urban Zydeco Band in Europe! The band consists of Pete Flaskett (guitar, vocals),
Kyt Le Nen Davey (accordian), Oscar Dupree (saxophone, rub-board), John Vincent (drums) and Dave Pendale (bass, vocals).
Check out their 2012 CD " Les Flammes D'Enfer" - a hot, sweaty mix of Cajun and Zydeco fever!!! Don't miss this Dance Party!
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 | Amadou Diagne
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Amadou Diagne is a professional percussionist, African drummer, guitar player and singer from Dakar Senegal. He comes from a large Griot family of Sabar drummers and praise singers.
Amadou performed for many years as a member of the Senegal National Band playing Sabar, Djembe, Conga, and Kit drums, during this time he had the honour to play with some very great musicians including Yousou N'Dour, Cesaria Evora, and Jimmy Cliff.
Amadou writes and performs his own songs primarily in the Wolof language, for which he takes as a basis the songs of his Griot tradition
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 | Tinderbox
Tinderbox are an acoustic duo featuring Monique Houraghan with a distinctive ‘honey-like’ vocal, and Dan Tucker with an intricate finger style guitar technique.
2007 to 2010 have seen Tinderbox perform a number of headline shows to capacity crowds. Additionally, they have played support sets for high profile acts including Cara Dillon, Jon Allen, Corinne West, Kris Drever, Ben’s Brother, Ralph McTell, Emily Maguire, Uiscedwr, Chris Difford and Megson.
Maverick Magazine recently described ‘Golden’ as “Quite inspirational really…a masterpiece”. Maverick went on to describe Tinderbox as being “Poised to ignite the acoustic…world”. Acoustic Magazine featured a review of ‘Golden’ in their August 09 edition labelling the music ‘Lovely, hooky and mellow’. BBC 6 Music’s Tom Robinson recently described the music as ‘Gorgeous’.
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 | Brian and Marie Phillips
Marie and Brian Phillips are a husband and wife duo who have been favourites at Midlands folk clubs and festivals for many years; featuring Marie on guitar and vocals and Brian on guitar and mandolin. They perform a wide mix of material including traditional, blues, and contemporary music guaranteed to entertain all tastes and making full use of Marie’s great voice and Brian’s stunning guitar style.
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 | Mannie & Pete McClelland
Founder members of Blackthorn Band, Mannie and Pete play lively dance tunes from around Britain and sing songs popular in Essex and Sussex and songs of the sea accompanied by Pete's bouzouki and Mannie's concertina.
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 | Shipwrecks
The Shipwrecks are Wadebridge's very own Premier All Singing Group and will be singing around the town during the weekend.
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| Jo Hope & Kelly Griffiths
Joe Hope & Kelly Griffiths are managing the Children's Festival and will be entertaining the children with games and face-painting too.
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 | Bradders
Wadebridge's own acoustic bluesman will appear in person!
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 | Malcolm Pinch
Bodmin's answer to Billy Bragg. “Kicks the folk tradition in to touch”- Vic Legg.
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 | Ben & Heather Lang
Ben and Heather Lang are regular singers at the Bodmin Folk Club
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 | Spot The Dog
Spot the Dog will be leading the bluegrass and old-time music sessions at the molesworth hotel once again this year.
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 | Fandango
Fandango are an exciting young new local act. A tightly knit vocal harmony duo of Tom and Jord with guitar, harmonicas, and fiddle - an updated Simon and Garfunkel sound comes to mind , but they are much more than that.
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