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All ticket enquiries and bookings should be addressed to Geraldine Clotworthy on 01460 76058 or
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Folk roots hero and multi-instrument maestro, Phil Beer, is to headline a fundraising concert in aid of Folk South West, the folk arts development agency for the South West. Phil is a masterful solo artist as well as being known for his collaboration with Steve Knightley in the folk roots super group, Show of Hands. The group has twice headlined sell-out concerts at London's Royal Albert Hall. Appearing with Phil will be some special guests including Somerset singer/songwriter Reg Meuross. This special event is being held in Taunton Baptist Church, which has the most superb acoustics, fulfilling Phil Beer's wish that the concert be unamplified. The concert, together with other fundraising activities, is helping to address the funding shortfall following the cessation of Folk South West's core funding from the Arts Council England.

Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll are highly respected musicians, composers and workshop leaders from North Devon. They first collaborated as a fiddle duo on a busking trip around Spain and Portugal. Since then, they have made a strong impact on the British folk scene and received national and international radio play.

Their passion for English traditional music and the violin has led to the development of their unique style. Becki's melodic, emotive violin and viola blend with Nick's driving fiddle chords and powerful vocals to create a rich, captivating sound.

"...lovely, inventive playing" - fRoots

The duo's compositions and their interpretations of traditional English tunes and songs are influenced by a wide range of musical cultures: "We are inspired by the people we meet and the places we've been. We like the idea of a global approach to the English tradition."

" ...passionate musicality and distinctive presence." - the Living Tradition

As well as performing, Nick & Becki's work varies from recording symphonic string arrangements for the Angel Brothers to running community group 'The Folk Orchestra of North Devon' for Wren Music.

"...a superb advert for English music" - the Folk Mag

Keith and Sylvia have long been practitioners of the singing of mainly English traditional songs. Both also have a very wide and varied experience in the use of harmony whether it be in duets, groups of 2 or 3, or up to 40-odd people in an informal choir – or just creating harmonised instrumental accompaniments for their own songs. This is a hands-on [well actually, it’s voices-on] day where Keith and Sylvia will try to pass on what they know in the pursuit of promoting their conviction that anyone can sing and harmonise.

Don’t forget that meals and accommodation are available at the pub at very reasonable prices. Our last harmony workshop was very popular and a huge success, so book up really soon for this one.
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Canadian singer/songwriter Jane Siberry will be making a rare visit to the UK in March and playing an intimate salon performance in Totnes.

Jane has released numerous albums in her twenty plus year career for the likes of Warner/Reprise and Sheeba records which have included international hits such as Mimi on the Beech and Calling All Angels. She has also collaborated with such well respected artists as K D Lang and Brian Eno, forging a unique sound which draws on folk, jazz, gospel and ambient music and is most often compared to the likes of Joni Mitchell and Kate Bush.

This special evening in Totnes will feature a rare intimate performance by Jane. The evening is about music and creating community. If you have never seen Jane perform, she has the rare ability to pique minds, open hearts and lift spirits at the same time. This is a unique opportunity to experience the generosity of an extraordinary artist in an unconventional setting.

This is her only South West date in the UK this year.

Due to the nature of the venue and performance, tickets are limited. To reserve a ticket please email

(You will receive a confirmation email reserving your seat(s) and providing additional details.) If you require further information re this event please email the above address. (In addition to ticketed guests, Janes salon performances offer limited free admission for children, teenagers and elders. Please specify requests of this nature in your email so we can respond accordingly.)
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We are really chuffed to have bagged a visit this spring from Dani. Coming to us from Toulouse, he will be performing on one of only two dates on his mini-tour of Britain. Dani is a musician and workshop leader extraordinaire who will be teaching us some dances from his own region - including variations of Rondeau, Branles and perhaps, the local Mazurka too?!? The workshop will be followed by tea (bring and share) and a mini-bal with Dani and Poisson Rouge.

Doors open 2.00 pm for the workshop - 4.30 pm for tea and dancing
Afternoon gascon dance workshop with Dani (£8) followed by tea and a Teadance @ with Dani and Poisson Rouge (£6) |
£12 for the workshop and bal if booked in advance - £14 on the door.
Contact d-accord to book - telepehone 01837 871498 or email

Dani will need no introduction to regulars at Gennetines, Damada or Anost dance and music festivals. His enthusiasm and expertise as a teacher, and his ability to fill a crowded dance venue with sound single-handedly is legendary. His knack of having everyone up and dancing like there's no tomorrow has been likened to that of Bernard Loffet.
Rondeaux and Branles are danced in circles, lines and as a procession - so no partners needed. Just bring your comfortable gear, a camera (you may want a picture!), something to share for 'tea' and your dancing feet. We'll provide the rest