Previously nominated for the Best Group Award in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and in the wake of the latest album Broken Down Gentlemen (Navigator Records, 2013), Faustus brings to the stage three of the leading lights of their generation: Saul Rose (Waterson:Carthy, Whapweazel, War Horse), Benji Kirkpatrick (Seth Lakeman Band, Bellowhead) and Paul Sartin (Bellowhead, Belshazzar’s Feast). They have a plethora of experience between them, brought together here in a virtuosic display of musicianship and testosterone representing the best in the current vibrant English folk scene. “A distinctive blend of subtlety and attack.” ****The Guardian

Winner of Best Original Song for Two Ravens at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2014, Lisa Knapp is firmly established as one of the most creative and distinctive artists around. Lisa emerged in 2007 with a style of traditional folk and self-penned song incorporating fiddle, hammer dulcimer, strings, banjo and sonic delights, and over the years has absorbed a whole a range of influences and inspirations. “Songs that twist, turn and constantly surprise” ****The Guardian

Twenty-two year old Blair Dunlop crafts deep and meaningful songs that connect with people on an emotional level. His 2012 debut, Blight & Blossom, established him as an artist with an exciting career ahead and led to him receiving the Horizon Award at the 2013 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. This May saw the release of second album, House of Jacks. “An exciting glimpse of where ‘traditional’ folk rock might go” – Q Magazine

Stage Times:
Blair Dunlop – 8pm;
Lisa Knapp Band – 8.50pm;
Faustus – 9.50pm;
Show ends – 11pm.