Folk Solos And Duos in the Forest Of Dean for hire
Live Music Booking Service for Your Party, Wedding or Event from - Midsummer Music - the music people
Harriet, although classically trained, now specialises in the Celtic harp after joining an Irish band in her gap year. She is a full-time harpist, playing extensively throughout Britain and abroad. She was the 'Harper of All Britain' in 2000 and again in 2002.
She has various recordings to her credit. Her first solo album 'Jumping Ahead' (of Irish and Scottish music with backing from a variety of world music instruments) was released in 2002. A favourite for parties in the Forest Of Dean..
She has given many harp recitals around t ...show more
This young talented duo consists of acoustic/electric violin and piano. They have performed at venues throughout the country including the Albert Hall and Symphony Hall and have supported famous entertainers such as Barry Manilow and Chris de Burgh.
The duo provide a unique and distinctive musical touch to any special occasion. A regular performer in the Forest Of Dean..
The DS Ceilidh duo is a 'micro ceilidh' band made up of box/bass drum and caller/whistles/flutes, perfect for smaller spaces or budgets. An attractive option for dinners and events inthe Forest Of Dean.. They can also offer less familiar instruments, such as cornamuse, hulusi and bagpipes, and they can sing songs while your dancers get their breath back! The musicians have years of experience playing in ceilidh bands and their repertoire covers English, Scottish, Irish, American and some French.
This group present a unique musical tribute to perhaps the greatest collection of love poetry in the English language : William Shakespeare's sonnets. The band consists of two members who provide guitar and vocal accompaniment and a third and most important member, William Shakespeare, the lyricist. Whether a charity event in the Forest Of Dean, or a wedding - well worth considering.. The Trio have set a large collection of the 154 sonnets to music, performing them as songs. They describe their sound as mediaeval pastoral folk meets country blues meets William Shakespeare. A com ...show more