Westcountry folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Seth Lakeman has successfully steered English folk into the mainstream with high-energy performances and a series of best-selling albums including his current album, Word of Mouth, which entered the charts at No.20 on release in February 2014 to rave reviews.‘His finest in years’
– Evening Standard.
His previous albums include Mercury-nominated Kitty Jay and the gold-selling Freedom Fields which features the song, King & Country.
Habadekuk are one of Denmark’s leading folk bands, characterised by powerful horns, toe-tapping fiddle and contagious rhythms. With a vibrant mix of folk, rock, salsa and big band jazz they catapult folk melodies into the 21st century, creating an unforgettable live experience.
‘Plenty of brass oomph to accompany Kristian Bugge’s fiddle and a rhythm section that could power a cruise liner, they roar through a selection of traditional tunes.’
fRoots
Bella Hardy, BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year 2014 is one of the most creative, prolific and original singers in the UK. Her captivating voice inhabits her music and spins her narratives with an equal balance of strength and sensitivity. With roots firmly within the folk tradition, songs written straight from the heart and bold steps into a new world of sound and expression, this is a performer not to be missed.
‘…unveiled, committed, uncontrived, persuasive, passionate, empowering, and utterly wonderful’
fRoots
Dates & Times
Castle Armoury Drill Hall
Seth Lakeman / Habadekuk / Bella Hardy
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