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Dirk & Amelia Powell Dirk and Amelia Powell are a father/daughter duo with strong roots in the bayous of Louisiana and the mountains of Kentucky. Amelia’s grandfather Dewey Balfa was known as a premier Cajun fiddler and she grew up experiencing the deep centre of that tradition while also exploring the old-time music of her Appalachian heritage with her father who learned banjo, fiddle, and guitar from his own grandfather, J.C. Hay. Amelia is known for her hard-driving guitar playing and soulful vocals. Dirk has been regarded as a “musician’s musician” for the last several decades. Listen to Jack of Diamonds on youtube |
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Mitch Depew with Jock Tyldesley
Mitch is a New Jersey-born fiddle and banjo player currently living in Spain. He has always faithfully studied and learned from field recordings of great old-time musicians, listening to and analysing the detail of master players’ techniques and quirks that set them apart while developing his own style. He attends the Appalachian Stringband Festival at Clifftop every year and placed second in the fiddle contest there in 2022, and third in banjo at the Santa Barbara Fiddler’s Festival the same year. Mitch is also an experienced workshop leader. Listen to the album Button Up Shoes on Bandcamp |
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The Outlaw Sisters
Rose Ardron, Jane Foggin and Issy Howie have performed together for the past eight years, singing in close harmony with guitars, banjo, and uke at festivals, folks clubs and concerts. Their repertoire of American old time country and roots music ranges from gospel to bluegrass and beyond, often humorous and always heartfelt, celebrating endurance, optimism and community in the face of hard times, and showcasing the legacy of women musicians. "The Outlaw Sisters find the heart of a good old song and nestle it in the hearts of their listeners. Their hand-in-glove harmonies are a treat for the soul. Highly recommended." - Joe Newberry Listen on Bandcamp |
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Jeri Foreman and Ruth Eliza
Jeri Foreman (fiddle & vocals) and Ruth Eliza (banjo & vocals) have been regulars on the UK bluegrass and old-time circuit for many years. They’ve played at numerous festivals, including a joint tour earlier this year with the Sweet Sunny South 2023 fiddle & banjo duo Old Spot. The four recorded a mini album in one night - The One Night Stringband vol. 1. Performing a combination of deep cuts from the old-time canon and originals in the traditional style, Jeri and Ruth bring new energy to the classic fiddle and banjo combination. Watch Sally in the Garden on youtube |
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The Ragged Out String Band
The Ragged Out String Band play an infectious and energetic take on Old-Time music. Expect fiery fiddle tunes and songs backed up by a driving rhythm section of guitar and banjo. The band are Emily Smith on fiddle, Joe Auckland on banjo and Andy Quelch on guitar. ‘The musicianship is top-notch and the playing and singing is tight’ - British Bluegrass News ‘An honest, well-executed performance with brilliant playing’ - Old Time News |
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Cajun dance with
The Hotfoot Specials
We welcome back this popular band playing traditional Louisiana Cajun music with accordion, fiddle, guitar, triangle and vocals. Their influences include the Balfa Brothers, Marc Savoy, Steve Riley and Cory McCauley and his Evangeline Aces.
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Crooked Moon Appalachian Crooked Moon are a dynamic, creative and energetic Appalachian clogging team based in Brighton, incorporating traditional styles and steps with their own contemporary choreography since 2010. |
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