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Pledge – 100% reached… but more to go…

I can’t keep saying it enough – thank you to all who have ‘pledged’ and helped fund the new album. Recording is scheduled to take place in Manchester between the 10th and 12th April. Katriona Gilmore, Geth Griffiths, the Incredible Washboard Pete II and John Ellis are all on board for what promises to be a great time in the studio. We hope you enjoy the result!

If you haven’t pledged yet, but would still like to get a copy of the album you can still do so by clicking here. We actually still need £180 to fund the full three days in the studio, so any more help will be much appreciated. Plus there are some other goodies on offer. Please take a look.

Quick shout out for Matt Lollar photography which is helping this album by sponsoring the album. Click below to see some great photos! Maybe you own a business that would like to help too?

Posted by  |  January 4, 2012 | Categories: In the Making Album News | Tags: , , , | Leave A Comment »

Demo :: Bonny Boy

Traditional words that I’ve put a new tune to.

It’s about a girl who’s been left on the shelf at the heady age of 21, so her dad sets her up with a 16 year old boy. She’s not that impressed, though later in the song its clear she falls in love with him. The father’s thinking is pretty sound – the lad will be able to look after his daughter long after he’s gone. He may be young, but he is growing…

The lad lives long enough to get married and father a son, but sadly dies at 18. Now the girl is a widow… Another upbeat folk song for you!

The Bonny Boy

The trees are growing tall my love
The grass is growing green
And many’s the cruel and bitter night
That I alone have been
It is a cruel and bitter night
That I must lie alone
Oh the bonny boy is young
But he is growing

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Posted by  |  November 2, 2011 | Categories: Archive Songs and Lyrics, Demo | Tags: , , , | Leave A Comment »

The Nether Edge Folk Club Review #1

What do you like to do on a Sunday evening? Put your feet up for one final weekend chill before the working week begins? Watch a bit of TV? Go to bed early…?

At least 60 people had different ideas on the 25th September 2011. Cramming into the side room at the Lounge Bar, Montgomery Road, a sell-out crowd settled in for an evening of folk, ale, singing and much fun. The event was the first ever Nether Edge Folk Club and Lucy Ward was the star of the evening. Winning the crowd over with amusing stories, a great cover of Sheffield-born star Jarvis Cocker’s ‘Common People’ and a depth of voice that had everyone on the edge of their seats, Lucy got the club off to a flying start.
And it came as no surprise. Lucy has been playing to crowds up and down the country, performing at numerous festivals and alongside big folk names such as Seth Lakeman and Jim Moray. She was a finalist at the 2009 BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award, and on the evening’s performance many were left wondering why she didn’t win it.
If you missed out, you can see some of the videos from the night here.
The next Nether Edge Folk Club is on the 9th October and the award-winning Ian Stephenson will be performing with Sarah Hayes. Tickets are £10 on the door (£8 advance, £6 concessions) and can be booked from the Lounge on 0114 255 4363. Given the fact that I couldn’t get a seat at my own folk club this time around it’ll be worth booking early. More details here.

Posted by  |  September 26, 2011 | Categories: Live Music, Live Review | Tags: , , , , , | Leave A Comment »

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