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Coracle on Friday 25 November

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On Friday 25 November we look forward to welcoming Coracle, a new group bringing together the talents, imagination and creativity of three artists with vastly different backgrounds, who have come together through their love of traditional music cut through with experimentation, boldness, humour and risk. Be thrilled by the silvern voice of Anna Tam, the free-flowing mix of reeds … clarinet and accordion … cello, nyckelharpa, viola da gamba and hurdy-gurdy.

Accordionist Paul Hutchinson is a BBC Folk Award Best Live nominee (Belshazzar’s Feast), Karen Wimhurst is an accomplished clarinet player and composer, and Anna Tam, shortlisted as Fatea’s 2021 Instrumentalist of the Year and a former Mediaeval Baebe, brings a range of other instruments as well as her ‘gin-pure’ voice.

This event will start at 7.30 pm. Tickets (£13 non-members, £10 club members) can be reserved by emailing via our contact page. Bring your own drinks, as the kitchen will be closed.

 

Tania Opland and Mike Freeman on Friday 17 May

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The guests on Friday 17 May will be Tania Opland and Mike Freeman, touring from the USA and Ireland with an eclectic mix of acoustic music and songs, incorporating more instruments than any sane duo would tour the world with, including hammered dulcimer, guitar, recorders, cittern, violin, Native American flute, ocarina, hurdy-gurdy and percussion.

Their shows feature traditional and contemporary material from many cultures as well as original compositions, all presented with wit and style. They are ‘one of the most original and interesting musical combinations you’re ever likely to see! Between them they weave a fascinating musical tapestry’ Chester Festival, Kelsall, Cheshire, UK.

Tickets £11 (£8 club members) can be reserved by emailing via our contact page. Bring your own drinks. Teas and coffee available in the kitchen.