Jun 18
20110
commentsArchives
Written by toffeefolkJun 18
20110
commentsJun 17
20110
commentsAdvanced Notice
Advance notice – coming soon: October 14th & 15th 2011 A weekend of picking sessions and concerts at the Green Dragon Inn, Hardraw, Wensleydale: the first Hardraw Country & Bluegrass Gathering. First bands announced: The Five & Dimers ~ 5 piece band from West Yorkshire playing a lively mix of Old Time Harmony, Bluegrass and Country. www.myspace.com/fiveanddimersuk The Dog...
May 04
20110
comments2011 – Another BRILLIANT May Folk Gathering!
The 1st Hardraw May Folk gathering in 2010 was fantastic (see this site: Previously Gathered – Puff the Magic Gathering for full report) so how could we compete with that success in 2011??? Bigger and better staging and lighting (& showers!) makes for a good start, plus an enthusiastic, sell-out audience – and of course the sunniest Spring weather...
Mar 07
20110
commentsIan Bruce
As David Newey and Christi Andropolous have had to withdraw from the May Folk Gathering, the organisers are thrilled to be able to announce that the marvellous Scottish singer/songwriter Ian Bruce has agreed to join our cast list! We don’t seem to have heard much of Ian’s fantastic voice on the festival circuit for a year or two but understand...
Nov 04
20100
commentsThe 309s
Filling the “& now for something completely different” spot on Sunday afternoon for us this year will be The 309s! Hailing from Bradford and Hebden Bridge, this band specialises in American dance music including Swing, Old Time Country, Bluegrass and even Cajun. With 2 fiddles, vocals, drums & guitar, they have been described as playing “Hot Fiddlin’ Dance Music”...
Nov 02
20100
commentsIsis
We heard these 2 stunning vocalists singing in a session last summer at the Hardraw July Acoustic Gathering and couldn’t wait to book their dynamic, melodic voices for the May Folk Gathering… Lesley Davies has a Diploma in Jazz, Contemporary & Popular music and has played with a range of well known performers including Mike Silver and the Mrs Ackroyd...
Nov 01
20100
commentsSkeyin
Playing almost a “local gig” at Hardraw, Skeyin hail mainly from Wharfedale and describe themselves as playing Alternative Celtic Folk Rock! They have a powerful instrument base including guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, banjo, fiddle harmonica & percussion as well as strong vocals and will provide a highly enjoyable introduction to the weekend at the May Folk Gathering. www.myspace.com/skeyin
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20100
commentsOther Roads
Formerly known as John Wright’s Band after John so tragically passed away, Pete, Greg and Dave continue to play music. Inevitably their music now includes new and self penned songs and tunes but they keep the essence of John’s memory alive in their performances. As individuals they’re fine musicians. Together, they continue to play awesome music! Gregor Borland Won...
Oct 04
20100
commentsUiscedwr
An exciting and vibrant “Welsh Irish Anglo box of tricks” goes some small way to describing this phenomenal young folk trio – former winners of the BBC Young Folk Musician of the Year Award! They describe themselves as a small package with massive power – the music they produce is magnificent and full of the joy of life that is...