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SUMMARY:Mishra & Deepa Shakthi with support from Wednesday's Wolves
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to welcome Mishra & Deepa Shakthi to Harwell Village Hall. \nIn 2022\, Danny Kyle award winning global-folk band Mishra began a new cross cultural collaboration with international fusion vocalist Deepa Shakthi. The resulting album ‘Turn O Spinning Wheel’\, set for release in October 2025\, is brimming with multilingually reimagined folk songs\, new compositions\, and swirling Celtic melodies underpinned by hypnotic qawwali grooves. Mishra\, who have extensively toured the UK and had BBC R2 airplay for their 2 previous albums\, draw from UK folk roots and an instrumental palette including low whistle\, tabla\, banjo\, clarinet\, and double bass. Deepa Shakthi (formerly Deepa Nair Rasiya) has a vast repertoire of songs from the Indian subcontinent and over 30 years experience of performing in cross-cultural projects\, which has seen her work with Opera North\, Kuljit Bhamra\, London Contemporary Voices\, and even Ravi Shankar and George Harrison on the album ‘Chants of India’. When Mishra and Deepa get on stage together\, their joyous performances are a journey of contrasts\, from hand-clapping trance-like sufi songs to spacious stillness and reflection. They are touring the release of their new album this November. \nSupport is from Oxfordshire based Wednesday’s Wolves \nDoors at 7pm\, music at 7:40pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/mishra-deepa-shakthi-with-support-from-wednesdays-wolves
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Forty Elephant Gang with support from Lauren South
DESCRIPTION:Forty Elephant Gang are a rousing\, engaging\, and intensely innovative three-piece from East London who blend Folk\, Americana and American Blues\, with truly classic songwriting. \nForty Elephant Gang take their name from a notorious gang of female pickpockets from The Elephant & Castle. The band features Andrew White (Lead Vox and Guitar) Sean Mannion (Mandolin and Backing Vox) and James Bachmann (Guitar and backing Vox). Since their formation they’ve taken their unique sound to large and varied audiences throughout London and the UK; from ad-hoc rooftop parties to Folk and Acoustic nights\, headlining the folkroom tent at HomeFarm festival and The Cambridge Park festival then back again to back-street boozers\, Forty Elephant Gang have received a wave of support and won friends and admirers from all walks of life. \nSupport TBC. \nDoors and bar 7pm\, music 7:40pm.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/forty-elephant-gang-with-support-from-lauren-south
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251205T230000
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SUMMARY:Rusty Shackle with support from Craig Joiner
DESCRIPTION:Rusty Shackle are a six-piece folk-rock band from South Wales. They have released five successful studio albums and are an experienced live band\, playing festivals and venues around the world since 2010. \nSupport from Craig Joiner. \nDoors and bar at 7pm\, music at 7:40pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/rusty-shackle-with-support-from-craig-joiner-2
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T223000
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SUMMARY:Ninebarrow
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to welcome Ninebarrow back to Harwell. \nNinebarrow (Jon Whitley and Jay LaBouchardiere) are a multi-award-winning folk duo\, who are impressing audiences across the country with their innovative and captivating take on the folk tradition. Described by Mark Radcliffe as sounding ‘like two halves of one voice’ and by Mercury Music Prize nominee Kate Rusby as ‘absolutely amazing’\, Jon and Jay combine breath taking vocal harmonies and melodies\, delivering original songs that are inspired and rooted in the landscape and history of the British Isles. As well as crafting unique and engaging original material\, Ninebarrow also take a wide-range of traditional folk songs and rework them in their own\, distinctive way.\nJon and Jay relinquished their respective full-time jobs as a teacher and GP back in 2016 and took a leap of faith into the music business – a gamble that almost immediately paid off. In 2017\, they were nominated for a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award: one of the highest accolades in the world of folk music and clear recognition for their outstanding harmonies\, high production values\, poetic lyricism and magical instrumentation. \nNamed after Nine Barrow Down in Dorset’s Purbeck hills\, the duo have produced four critically acclaimed albums with their 2021 record\, ‘A Pocket Full of Acorns’\, released to a raft of four and five star reviews in the folk and mainstream media. This arboreal-titled album brought with it a very special initiative which saw the pair planting 1\,000 native English trees (half of them oaks) and 200 shrubs to form The Ninebarrow Woodland on three acres of land near Gillingham in north Dorset – today the young woodland is burgeoning\, alive with myriad avian visitors and a flower glade. \nNever short of ideas\, the duo embraced the COVID lockdown period with a run of technically astute streamed gigs in indoor and outdoor settings (they continue today) which\, at their peak\, saw more than 2\,000 people tuning in as well as masterminding a special collaboration with two choirs (Hart Voices and Chantry Singers) to produce the charity single The Hour of the Blackbird which raised funds for mental health charity MIND. Keen walkers\, they have also penned two books of Dorset walks (with a third on the way) and for the past few years have run incredibly popular ‘musical walking holidays’ on Dorset’s magical Isle of Purbeck. \nAs they celebrate their first decade and prepare to release their fifth studio album\, it is clear that the name of Ninebarrow has become synonymous with one word – quality. The highly atmospheric ‘The Colour of Night’ (release date: 1st September 2023) is their first release in two-and-a-half years – and is a record that takes their remarkable success story to yet another level. \nSays Jon: “This collection is released in the tenth year since we picked up a ukulele and decided to have a go at singing some songs together. We feel like we’ve come a long way since then – we’re packing a few more instruments in the car for a start! The world has certainly felt a bit topsy-turvy since our last album but we are lucky to have received wonderful support that kept our spirits high – some of the songs here reflect that sentiment.” \nEngaging\, charismatic and humorous – Ninebarrow are winning new fans wherever they go. See them live\, and you’ll quickly understand why. \nThere is no support for this event – Ninebarrow will be on at 7:30pm \nDoors and bar 6:45pm\, music at 7:30pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/ninebarrow
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Edwina Hayes with support from Barton Hartshorn
DESCRIPTION:One of the finest female singer/songwriters this country has produced in years. Edwina brings together English folk\, Americana and the rich Northern singer/songwriter tradition to create a sound that’s truly her own. \nHighly accomplished she’s toured with such notable performers as Jools Holland\, Van Morrison\, Nanci Griffith and Loudon Wainwright III to name just a few. \nEdwina numbers Michael Parkinson and Mike Harding among her fans and the title track of her album Pour Me A Drink was covered by Nanci Griffith who calls her ‘the sweetest voice in England’. \nHer cover of the Randy Newman song Feels Like Home was featured in the Cameron Diaz film My Sister’s Keeper and has since had over ten million plays on Spotify and over thirty million plays on You Tube. \nEdwina’s 4th album Ruby Rose was released in December 2021. \n‘The sweetest voice in England. A wonderful young woman\, so gifted and full of song.’ Nanci Griffith\n‘Haunting\, honeyed\, solo songwriter.’ The Guardian\nwww.edwinahayes.com\nwww.linktr.ee/edwinahayesmusic \nSupport is from Barton Hartshorn who has recently returned to Oxford after some years living abroad.\n“You can’t deny the songwriting talent of Barton Hartshorn… finesse\, elegance and a bewitching voice.” – Rolling Stone \nDoors at 7pm\, music at 7:40pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/edwina-hayes-with-support-from-barton-hartshorn
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Katherine Priddy with support from Rowell Road
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to welcome back Katherine Priddy to Harwell Village Hall for a third time\, no doubt it will be a third sell out event. \nFebruary 2024 saw the release of Katherine Priddy’s eagerly awaited second album: The Pendulum Swing. Greeted by critical acclaim in the press including MOJO who called it “simply brilliant”\, the album landed at #1 in the official UK Folk Charts. It saw the likes of Iggy Pop\, Guy Garvey\, Craig Charles\, Mark Radcliffe and Gideon Coe giving it a spin whilst RTE in Ireland added tracks to their recommendations list for 3 weeks running. \nWith her biggest headline tour to date selling out most cities and her reputation growing\, she was asked to perform on the legendary Later.. with Jools Holland (25th May) on BBC Two. She now returns for the final run of The Pendulum Swing Tour in March 2025. \nSince Richard Thompson chose Priddy as “The Best Thing I’ve Heard All Year” in Mojo Magazine on the strength of her 2018 “Wolf” EP\, her star has risen exponentially. Winning fans from Guy Garvey\, Mark Radcliffe\, Stuart Maconie and the late Janice Long and garnering glowing press reviews across the board for The Eternal Rocks Beneath. Her live performances are engaging\, moving and amusing by turn\, delivering original songs with emotional maturity\, depth and particularly noteworthy lyrics. Despite the delicate nuances of her sound\, Katherine Priddy is not a fragile wallflower\, but a determined young woman making her mark. \nwww.katherinepriddy.co.uk \nSupport will be from Roswell Road\, who have played in Harwell several times. \nDoors and bar at 7pm\, music at 7:40pm. \n 
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/katherine-priddy-with-support-from-rowell-road
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Megson with support from Anna Renae
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to welcome Megson to Harwell Village Hall. \nFour times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards MEGSON create a truly unique brand of folk music. \nCombining an infectious mix of heavenly vocals\, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars\, MEGSON have gained a reputation not only for their arresting & intelligent songwriting\, but also for their exquisite musicianship and northern humour. Comprising Debs Hanna (Vocals\, Whistle\, Piano Accordion) and Stu Hanna (Guitar\, Mandola\, Banjo) MEGSON have been described as as “the most original duo on the British folk scene” by THE GUARDIAN and as FROOTS Magazine puts it ‘if you don’t like the music here then you have a problem’. \nLiking to keep busy\, MEGSON have recorded thirteen studio albums across their twenty year career gaining four & five star reviews from THE GUARDIAN\, MOJO\, THE TELEGRAPH\, UNCUT\, THE FINANCIAL TIMES whilst THE OBSERVER pronounced them ‘A force in the folk revival’. Even lockdown 2020 couldn’t hold them back as they performed a hugely popular series of live stream concerts to their growing army of followers. \nAnd during all this time\, Stu even managed to be involved with other artists producing & recording award winning music for SHOW OF HANDS\, ODETTE MITCHEL\, LUCY WARD\, FAUSTUS & THE YOUNG’UNS. \nNow they are back doing what they do best\, on the road promoting a brand new studio album WHAT ARE WE TRYING TO SAY. Catch them if you can… \nSupport from Harwell favourite Anna Renae. \nDoors and bar 7pm\, music 7:40pm.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/megson-with-support-from-anna-renae
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Tony Christie & Ranagri - The Great Irish Songbook Vol II Tour
DESCRIPTION:There are some\, albeit ‘misguided’ souls\, that think Tony Christie appeared out of nowhere in 2005\, to grace our TV screens and ask the way to Amarillo. Nothing could be further from the truth. Those who know better\, who appreciate his wonderful voice and his ability to get inside a song\, can tell you that over the last 50 years he has recorded a string of exceptional records. \nSo: Is This the Way to Amarillo? No! \nFifty four years after the release of his million-selling hit\, Tony Christie takes a nostalgic journey through his family’s Irish roots\, revisiting the music of his grandparents who played in ceilidh bands and sang the songs of their homeland in County Mayo\, Ireland. \nOnce again joining forces with award-winning folk band Ranagri\, they wind their way through the music of their childhoods\, the stories that crafted the musicians they are today\, and the inspirations that have brought them all together. \nEntering his 83rd year\, this collaboration brings to light aspects of Tony Christie which many won’t have ever expected: emotional and introspective. With exquisite arrangements from Ranagri – guitars\, percussion\, flutes\, dulcimer\, harps – amidst haunting melodies and lush harmonies\, many of the old traditional songs shine with new brilliance. \nMelded with musical influences from all over the world\, their new album ‘The Great Irish Songbook Volume II’ will be released later this year. Expect to sing out loud\, laugh and cry! Join these exclusive performances for an uplifting evening to remember for many years to come. \nRanagri have performed in Canada\, Portugal\, Ibiza\, Italy\, Germany\, France and all across Ireland and will be touring throughout the UK this coming Autumn. \n‘Stunningly executed’ FATEA \n‘A match made in heaven’ The Irish Post \n**** Irish World \nRanagri – Band Of The Year 2022\, Fatea Magazine \nTony Christie – Lifetime Achievement Award 2024\, Fatea Magazine \nEliza Marshall – Instrumentalist Of The Year 2024\, Fatea Magazine \nDoors and bar at 7pm\, music at 8pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/tony-christie-ranagri-the-great-irish-songbook-vol-ii-tour
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Sam Carter with support from Three Idle Women
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to welcome back Sam Carter to Harwell as he tours some intimate venues\, previewing material from his fifth studio album\, which was released in 2024. \nOver the course of his fifteen-year career\, Sam has earned a reputation for vivid\, narrative-driven songwriting ‘as penetrating as Richard Thompson’s best work’ (Uncut). A highly regarded instrumentalist to boot\, Sam is renowned by many as “the finest English-style fingerpicking guitarist of his generation” (Jon Boden) and has been described as having a ‘killer voice’ by Ivor Novello- winning musician Nitin Sawhney. \nHis impressive back catalogue and captivating live shows attest to his ability to bring together a diverse set of influences from English folk song and American shapenote singing through to hard rock. \nSam has made appearances on national TV\, won a BBC Folk Award\, and has toured the world\, sharing stages with some of folk’s leading lights\, including Richard Thompson\, Eliza Carthy\, Martin Simpson and Nancy Kerr. \nDoors and bar at 7pm\, music at 7:40pm. \nSupport from the Three Idle Women.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/sam-carter-with-support-from-three-idle-women
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:The Haar with support from Eleanor Dunsdon & Gregor Black
DESCRIPTION:Anglo/Irish folk band The Haar brings the formidable singing talent of All-Ireland Scór na nÓg winner Molly Donnery combined with three of the most exciting instrumentalists on the folk and traditional music scene in Cormàc Byrne (Show of Hands/Seth Lakeman)\, Adam Summerhayes\, and Murray Grainger (both of the FATEA award-winning The Ciderhouse Rebellion). \nKnown for taking a familiar tune and turning it into something breathtakingly fresh and ambitious\, this band of high level improvisers produce ever-changing musical soundscapes\, while Molly lets her sublime vocals flow to stunning effect. \nLatest album ‘Where Old Ghosts Meet’ received multiple rave reviews and has paved the way for outstanding festival appearances at Shrewsbury\, Beardy Folk\, and at other prestigious stages during their successful UK tours. \nExpect a magical evening of stunning\, made-in-the-moment renditions of some of the world’s most incredible songs. \nSupport is from Danny Kyle Award and Purbeck Rising winners Eleanor Dunsdon & Gregor Black. \nDoors and bar 7:00pm\, music at 7:40pm.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-haar-with-support-from-eleanor-dunsdon-gregor-black
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Ashley Hutchings & Blair Dunlop with support from Painted Sky
DESCRIPTION:A father-son celebration of Ashley’s 80th birthday with words and music from a life in folk music and beyond. \n“My friend Ashley is the Godfather of Folk Rock. He made us a genre we couldn’t refuse” Bob Dylan \nAshley Hutchings ‘The Guvnor’ formed Fairport Convention in 1967\, a group that went on to invent British folk-rock with the album Liege & Lief – an album that was voted the ‘Most Important Folk Album of All Time’ by BBC Radio 2 listeners in 2002\, and at the 2006 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards it won the award for ‘Most influential Folk Album of all time’. He subsequently formed Steeleye Span who also had enormous success and then the first of many Albion Bands. \nBy 1977 the Albions became virtually the house band at the National Theatre with Ashley as Music Director. The band provided music and acted in many plays including the much-loved Lark Rise. In recent years “The Guvnor” has concentrated on songwriting\, spoken word and groundbreaking shows and albums and has released one hundred albums. \nAshley’s son Blair Dunlop joins his father for this very special tour. A BBC Folk Award-winning singer-songwriter in his own right\, the pair will reflect on a very special musical relationship in chat\, music and song. \nSupport from Painted Sky who are siblings Holly and George Brandon. \nDoors and bar at 7:00pm\, music at 7:40pm.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/ashley-hutchings-blair-dunlop-with-support-from-painted-sky
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:The Sam Kelly Trio with support from Sarah Yeo
DESCRIPTION:Sam Kelly will perform in Harwell for the first time in his trio format. Sam writes and arranges most of his material with his main musical collaborator\, Jamie Francis. After meeting at university in Brighton in 2010 and discovering a common interest in roots music\, Sam and Jamie began playing together in a folk band\, with Jamie (a guitar player first and foremost) deciding to learn to play the banjo because Sam was already the guitarist. They also performed at many open mics and venues as a duo\, performing original\, folk and blues songs. Naturally\, the lives of two young musicians who have absolutely no idea what they´re doing became choc-full of many colourful experiences (including Sam auditioning for ITV´s Britain´s Got Talent whilst in London for a gig)\, and ending up getting all the way to the final). They still perform together at folk clubs\, venues and festivals\, performing inventive interpretations of tunes and songs in between (occasionally) funny anecdotes and stories of their misadventures. The third member of the trio is fellow Lost Boy Graham Coe on cello. \nSupport will be from Sarah Yeo. \nDoors and bar at 7pm\, music at 7:40pm.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-sam-kelly-trio-with-support-from-sarah-yeo
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Lucy May Walker and The Dunwells Double Bill
DESCRIPTION:After she went down so well when she appeared with The Dunwells in September\, we are pleased to welcome back Lucy May Walker and The Dunwells to Harwell for a double bill of great music.\nLucy May Walker is a Folkestone based Singer/Songwriter originally from Worcestershire. In 2018 Lucy May was discovered busking by Jeremy Vine and went on to perform live on both his BBC Radio 2 show and his Channel 5 TV talk show. In 2022 Lucy was invited back on Radio 2 to talk about her single ’The Hardest Goodbye’ from her debut album Nothing Ever Stays The Same which reached no. 1 in the iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart. \nShe has supported the likes of Texas\, Wet Wet Wet\, Tony Hadley & Nerina Pallot as well as selling out numerous headline shows of her own. \nThe Dunwells are a successful Leeds based indie-folk-pop band with strong vocals\, powerful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Their debut album ‘BLIND SIGHTED FAITH’ was released to much global acclaim and spawned the singles ‘I COULD BE A KING’\, ‘FOLLOW THE ROAD’ (performed on the NBC Jay Leno show) and the title track ‘BLIND SIGHTED FAITH’. The band have since released 3 further studio albums\, a live album and a number of standout EP’s and singles. \nThe Dunwells have found favour with audiences across the world having performed live and toured extensively in the USA\, Europe and the UK as well as having supported artists including Mumford & Sons\, Elbow\, Tom Jones\, Scouting for Girls and Bryan Adams on UK tours. \nThey are passionate and prolific singer-songwriters having written material for notable artists and with joint collaborators as well as other high profile up and coming musicians.\nThe Dunwells have performed and been featured on many TV Shows on the BBC\, ITV\, NBC and multiple music and national/regional press publications. The Dunwells have also received significant radio play throughout their career. \nIn addition\, The Dunwells have recorded numerous podcasts\, performed record breaking virtual gigs over the lockdown period and have amassed a loyal and passionate global following. \nTheir ‘LIGHT UP THE SKY’ and ‘SOMETHING IN THE WATER’ albums have generated countless esteemed singles\, demonstrating the quality and depth of The Dunwells song writing ability underpinned by the strength and conviction of the vocal and lyrical harmonies the band have become famous for. Both albums have generated some of their most popular and acclaimed tracks such as ‘COMMUNICATE’\, ‘SHORT STORIES’\, ‘I CARE’\, ‘LUCKY ONES’ and ‘NOTHING LEFT’ \nDoors and bar at 7pm\, music at 7:40pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/lucy-may-walker-and-the-dunwells-double-bill
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241206T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241206T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T170733
CREATED:20231120T162912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T162912Z
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SUMMARY:Merry Hell with support from Elsi
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased welcome back Merry Hell to Harwell Village Hall. \nThe sound of dreams realised\, joy unconfined\, your favourite yesterdays returning and the promise of tomorrow. Merry Hell are all this and more. \nFounded in their native North West of England\, Merry Hell is an eight-piece folk-rock band with a history\, a pedigree and a bright future. In four short years they have risen to become festival favourites\, their first two albums finding favour with critics\, broadcasters and music fans alike. They are continuing to develop an enviable reputation for the quality of their song writing\, recorded work and live performances. \nThe band was forged in the smouldering embers of 90s Folk/punk band\, The Tansads. Following an emotional series of reunion concerts in 2010\, its members chose to tread the boards under a new name\, ‘Merry Hell’\, in order to reflect their new impetus\, new hopes and\, most importantly\, new songs. \nSupport will be from the great story teller and singer Corrie Shelley. \nEarly bird tickets at £15 (only 30 available!)\nStandard at £18\nConcession for 16 & Under with an adult £9\nOn The Door £20 \nSupport is from Elsi. \nDoors and bar 7pm\, music 7:40pm. \n 
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/merry-hell-with-support-from-elsi
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241018T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241018T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T170733
CREATED:20231120T162913Z
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SUMMARY:Man The Lifeboats with support from Corrie Shelley
DESCRIPTION:Man The Lifeboats began life in a shanty-punk folk moshpit in 2016. Skinny Lister and Holy Moly & the Crackers were the two bands that lit the fire and blew the roof of the Garage that night.\n\nFast forward 6 years and 100 gigs and counting and Man The Lifeboats are an established band ploughing their furrow on the festival circuit\, winning over audiences at Warwick\, Swanage\, Beardy Folk\, Folk in a Field\, Bearded Theory\, Deepdale\, Ragged Bear and more\, drawing comparisons to Bellowhead\, Waterboys\, Oysterband\, the Levellers\, and those folk-punk heroes the Pogues.\n\nThe second album Soul Of Albion hit no27 in the Official Folk Charts in 2022. Recorded at Rockfield Studios\, it sounds like Led Zeppelin arm-wrestling Shane McGowan in a Birmingham brewery\, like Jimbob and Fruitbat fronting Fairport Convention\, like The Albion Band turned up to 11 with their fiddles on fire. Tonic for these troubled times.\n\nPRESS QUOTES\n\n“9/10. A stomping musical cocktail of alchemic proportions” OUTLINE MAGAZINE\n“Sounds like The Men They Couldn’t Hang at their height meet The Clash  – it’s a belter” FOLKING.COM\n“Think The Pogues in overdrive with the breath of the Dropkick Murphys down their necks” TURN UP THE VOLUME\n“Combining swirling punk-folk with biting politics. My kinda band.” TURN UP THE VOLUME\n\nSupport is from Corrie Shelley who we are pleased to welcome back to Harwell.\n\nDoors and bar at 7pm\, music at 7:40pm.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/man-the-lifeboats-with-support-from-corrie-shelley
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240906T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240906T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T170733
CREATED:20231120T162914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T162914Z
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SUMMARY:The Dunwells with special guest Lucy May Walker
DESCRIPTION:The Dunwells are a successful Leeds based indie-folk-pop band with strong vocals\, powerful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Their debut album ‘BLIND SIGHTED FAITH’ was released to much global acclaim and spawned the singles ‘I COULD BE A KING’\, ‘FOLLOW THE ROAD’ (performed on the NBC Jay Leno show) and the title track ‘BLIND SIGHTED FAITH’.\nThe band have since released 3 further studio albums\, a live album and a number of standout EP’s and singles.\nThe Dunwells have found favour with audiences across the world having performed live and toured extensively in the USA\, Europe and the UK as well as having supported artists including Mumford & Sons\, Elbow\, Tom Jones\, Scouting for Girls and Bryan Adams on UK tours.\nThey are passionate and prolific singer-songwriters having written material for notable artists and with joint collaborators as well as other high profile up and coming musicians.\nThe Dunwells have performed and been featured on many TV Shows on the BBC\, ITV\, NBC and multiple music and national/regional press publications. The Dunwells have also received significant radio play throughout their career.\nIn addition\, The Dunwells have recorded numerous podcasts\, performed record breaking virtual gigs over the lockdown period and have amassed a loyal and passionate global following.\nTheir ‘LIGHT UP THE SKY’ and ‘SOMETHING IN THE WATER’ albums have generated countless esteemed singles\, demonstrating the quality and depth of The Dunwells song writing ability underpinned by the strength and conviction of the vocal and lyrical harmonies the band have become famous for. Both albums have generated some of their most popular and acclaimed tracks such as ‘COMMUNICATE’\, ‘SHORT STORIES’\, ‘I CARE’\, ‘LUCKY ONES’ and ‘NOTHING LEFT’\nReleased on May 19th this year\, ‘TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT’ is The Dunwells fourth\, full length\, studio album recorded and self-produced from their own studio in Leeds\, UK. All tracks have been co-written by song-writing combo of brothers Joseph and David Dunwell\, mixed by Tim Palmer and Chuy Flores and mastered by Gavin McGrath.\n‘TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT’ is a collection of 12 new tracks\, written over the last 2 years and has been described as The Dunwells “most creative\, inspired and personal work to date\, reflecting a wide range of musical and lyrical influences”. The singles ‘SUMMERTIME’\, ‘DAYDREAMER’\, ‘THIS IS LOVE’ and ‘HOW WILL THEY REMEMBER US?’ have all been successfully and recently released from the album. \nOpening the evening will be London based Lucy May Walker\, a good friend of The Dunwells. \nDoors and bar 7pm\, music at 7:40pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-dunwells-with-special-guest-lucy-may-walker
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T170733
CREATED:20240321T154909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T154909Z
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SUMMARY:Jacob & Drinkwater with support from Detta Kenzie
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to welcome back Jacob & Drinkwater to Harwell as part of their 10th Anniversary Tour.\nUK alt-folk duo Jacob & Drinkwater have been called “stand out new folk” by BBC6 Music and “inventive and thrilling” by R2 Magazine. Jacob’s sweeping vocals never fail to captivate\, delivering many a spine-tingling moment; the fluidity and precision of his finger-picking underpinned by Drinkwater’s nimbly rhythmic double bass; at times sweetly soaring\, haunting\, percussive and driving\, the layers of depth a perfect counterfoil. Featured numerous times on BBC Radio 2\, BBC6 Music and lauded by their musical peers as one of the most accomplished acts touring the circuit today.\nQuotes\n“Really stop you in your tracks” Fresh On The Net\n“Inventive and thrilling” R2: Rock n Reel\n“One of our best artists” BBC Devon Introducing\n“Intense and spellbinding”\nFolk Radio UK\n“Stand out new folk… superb.. excellent”\nChris Hawkins. BBC Radio 6 \nSupport is from Devon based Detta Kenzie who impressed us with her performance at Wimborne Minster Folk Festival last year. \nDoors and bar 7pm\, music at 7:40pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/jacob-drinkwater-with-support-from-detta-kenzie
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240419T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240419T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T170733
CREATED:20231120T163145Z
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SUMMARY:Ranagri with support from Natalie Holmes
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to welcome back Ranagri to Harwell for the third time. \nRanagri is an award winning folk band from Ireland and England. With a unique blend of instruments that includes voices\, guitar\, bouzouki\, flutes\, whistles\, harp/electric harp\, and bodhrán/drums\, they create a sound that is both mesmerising and unforgettable. \nThe band has recorded five studio albums to date\, with their latest release\, “TRADITION II\,” receiving critical acclaim upon its release in July 2022. Folk Radio UK placed the album in their top 10 albums of 2022\, cementing the band’s status as one of the most exciting and innovative folk bands in the UK today. \nPrevious critically acclaimed albums\, “Playing For Luck\,” “Fort of the Hare\,” and “The Great Irish Songbook” (with pop legend Tony Christie)\, were recorded at the Grammy Award-winning Stockfisch Records label. The band’s third album\, “VOICES\,” was recorded at Real World Studios and produced by Grammy-nominated producer Graeme Pleeth\, and the album “Tradition” were released on GoatsKin Records\n.\nRanagri has established themselves as a standout act\, drawing in crowds from around the world with their captivating live performances and exceptional musicianship. \nThey have performed at some of the most prestigious venues & festivals across the UK and Europe\, including Cambridge Folk Festival\, Bloom festival (Dublin)\, Montelago festival (Italy)\,Towersey Festival\, a headline slot at Costa Festival Ibiza 2023\, Birmingham Symphony Hall\, The Union Chapel\, Kings Place London along with regular tours of Scotland and Europe\n.\nLouder Than War.‘You’re unlikely to hear anything more irresistible and more folky this year’ \nRTE – ‘Echoes of Pentangle\, Jethro Tull and new Celtic folk sounds cemented by strong contemporary songwriting’ \nFolk Radio UK – ‘Joyous and thoughtful\, with a depth that repays careful listening in spades. Makes for enthralling listening’ \nSupport is from the wonderful talent that is Natalie Holmes. \nDoors and bar at 7pm\, music at 7:40pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/ranagri-with-support-from-natalie-holmes
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240315T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240315T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T170733
CREATED:20231120T163146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T163146Z
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SUMMARY:Ninebarrow with support from Wednesday's Wolves
DESCRIPTION:Ninebarrow (Jon Whitley and Jay LaBouchardiere) are a multi-award-winning folk duo\, who are impressing audiences across the country with their innovative and captivating take on the folk tradition. Described by Mark Radcliffe as sounding ‘like two halves of one voice’ and by Mercury Music Prize nominee Kate Rusby as ‘absolutely amazing’\, Jon and Jay combine breath taking vocal harmonies and melodies\, delivering original songs that are inspired and rooted in the landscape and history of the British Isles. As well as crafting unique and engaging original material\, Ninebarrow also take a wide-range of traditional folk songs and rework them in their own\, distinctive way.\nJon and Jay relinquished their respective full-time jobs as a teacher and GP back in 2016 and took a leap of faith into the music business – a gamble that almost immediately paid off. In 2017\, they were nominated for a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award: one of the highest accolades in the world of folk music and clear recognition for their outstanding harmonies\, high production values\, poetic lyricism and magical instrumentation.\nNamed after Nine Barrow Down in Dorset’s Purbeck hills\, the duo have produced four critically acclaimed albums with their 2021 record\, ‘A Pocket Full of Acorns’\, released to a raft of four and five star reviews in the folk and mainstream media. This arboreal-titled album brought with it a very special initiative which saw the pair planting 1\,000 native English trees (half of them oaks) and 200 shrubs to form The Ninebarrow Woodland on three acres of land near Gillingham in north Dorset – today the young woodland is burgeoning\, alive with myriad avian visitors and a flower glade.\nNever short of ideas\, the duo embraced the COVID lockdown period with a run of technically astute streamed gigs in indoor and outdoor settings (they continue today) which\, at their peak\, saw more than 2\,000 people tuning in as well as masterminding a special collaboration with two choirs (Hart Voices and Chantry Singers) to produce the charity single The Hour of the Blackbird which raised funds for mental health charity MIND. Keen walkers\, they have also penned two books of Dorset walks (with a third on the way) and for the past few years have run incredibly popular ‘musical walking holidays’ on Dorset’s magical Isle of Purbeck.\nAs they celebrate their first decade and prepare to release their fifth studio album\, it is clear that the name of Ninebarrow has become synonymous with one word – quality. The highly atmospheric ‘The Colour of Night’ (release date: 1st September 2023) is their first release in two-and-a-half years – and is a record that takes their remarkable success story to yet another level.\nSays Jon: “This collection is released in the tenth year since we picked up a ukulele and decided to have a go at singing some songs together. We feel like we’ve come a long way since then – we’re packing a few more instruments in the car for a start! The world has certainly felt a bit topsy-turvy since our last album but we are lucky to have received wonderful support that kept our spirits high – some of the songs here reflect that sentiment.”\nEngaging\, charismatic and humorous – Ninebarrow are winning new fans wherever they go. See them live\, and you’ll quickly understand why. \nSupport from Wednesday’s Wolves \nDoors and bar 7pm\, music at 7:40pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/ninebarrow-with-support-from-wednesdays-wolves
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240223T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240223T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T170733
CREATED:20231120T163147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T163147Z
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SUMMARY:Show of Hands
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to welcome Folk Legends Show of Hands\, aka Steve Knightley & Phil Beer to Harwell Village Hall. \nAfter thirty remarkable years of non-stop touring Show of Hands\, comprising Steve Knightley and Phil Beer\, have announced that they will no longer tour together as Show of Hands for the foreseeable future. Whilst Phil and Steve will still be available for recording\, solo touring\, and special events\, the duo has decided to prioritise their well-being\, creativity\, and longevity above the demands of the road. \nThis final ‘Full Circle’ tour of two parts is a chance for Show of Hands to say goodbye and celebrate the music they love so much. They are excited to take this opportunity to reflect on their incredible journey and share their music with fans old and new\, and hope you can all join them to make it a memorable experience for everyone involved. \nDoors and bar at 7pm\, music at 8pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/show-of-hands
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231201T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231201T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T170733
CREATED:20230918T110549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T110549Z
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SUMMARY:Rusty Shackle with support from Craig Joiner
DESCRIPTION:Rusty Shackle are a six-piece folk-rock band from South Wales. They have released five successful studio albums and are an experienced live band\, playing festivals and venues around the world since 2010. \nSupport from Craig Joiner \nDoors and bar at 7pm\, music at 7:40pm \nhttps://www.wegottickets.com/event/577003
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/rusty-shackle-with-support-from-craig-joiner
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231027T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231027T223000
DTSTAMP:20260430T170733
CREATED:20230918T110550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T110550Z
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SUMMARY:The Dunwells with special guest Hannah Scott
DESCRIPTION:The Dunwells are a successful Leeds based indie-folk-pop band with strong vocals\, powerful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Their debut album ‘BLIND SIGHTED FAITH’ was released to much global acclaim and spawned the singles ‘I COULD BE A KING’\, ‘FOLLOW THE ROAD’ (performed on the NBC Jay Leno show) and the title track ‘BLIND SIGHTED FAITH’.\nThe band have since released 3 further studio albums\, a live album and a number of standout EP’s and singles.\nThe Dunwells have found favour with audiences across the world having performed live and toured extensively in the USA\, Europe and the UK as well as having supported artists including Mumford & Sons\, Elbow\, Tom Jones\, Scouting for Girls and Bryan Adams on UK tours.\nThey are passionate and prolific singer-songwriters having written material for notable artists and with joint collaborators as well as other high profile up and coming musicians.\nThe Dunwells have performed and been featured on many TV Shows on the BBC\, ITV\, NBC and multiple music and national/regional press publications. The Dunwells have also received significant radio play throughout their career.\nIn addition\, The Dunwells have recorded numerous podcasts\, performed record breaking virtual gigs over the lockdown period and have amassed a loyal and passionate global following.\nTheir ‘LIGHT UP THE SKY’ and ‘SOMETHING IN THE WATER’ albums have generated countless esteemed singles\, demonstrating the quality and depth of The Dunwells song writing ability underpinned by the strength and conviction of the vocal and lyrical harmonies the band have become famous for. Both albums have generated some of their most popular and acclaimed tracks such as ‘COMMUNICATE’\, ‘SHORT STORIES’\, ‘I CARE’\, ‘LUCKY ONES’ and ‘NOTHING LEFT’\nReleased on May 19th this year\, ‘TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT’ is The Dunwells fourth\, full length\, studio album recorded and self-produced from their own studio in Leeds\, UK. All tracks have been co-written by song-writing combo of brothers Joseph and David Dunwell\, mixed by Tim Palmer and Chuy Flores and mastered by Gavin McGrath.\n‘TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT’ is a collection of 12 new tracks\, written over the last 2 years and has been described as The Dunwells “most creative\, inspired and personal work to date\, reflecting a wide range of musical and lyrical influences”. The singles ‘SUMMERTIME’\, ‘DAYDREAMER’\, ‘THIS IS LOVE’ and ‘HOW WILL THEY REMEMBER US?’ have all been successfully and recently released from the album. \nOpening the evening will be London based (but with Oxford connections) Hannah Scott\, who mesmerised the audience at The Unicorn Theatre\, Abingdon in December when she opened for Ranagri. \nDoors and bar 7pm\, music at 7:40pm \nhttps://www.wegottickets.com/event/565684
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-dunwells-with-special-guest-hannah-scott
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230929T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230929T223000
DTSTAMP:20260430T170733
CREATED:20230918T110552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T110552Z
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SUMMARY:Gilmore & Roberts with support from Anna Renae
DESCRIPTION:Big Ginger Tom Music will celebrate their 40th gig at Harwell Village Hall and 6th Birthday by bringing back (for the fourth time) the artist who started it all off\, the wonderful Gilmore & Roberts. \nIn August 2017 Duncan & Vanessa Chappell ran their first ever gig in what was then a newly refurbished Village Hall when they tempted Gilmore & Roberts down to Harwell to do a warm up gig before they appeared at Towersey that weekend. The rest\, as they say\, is history. \nContemporary folk/acoustic duo Gilmore & Roberts combine award-winning songwriting with astounding musicianship and their trademark harmonies to create a powerful wall of sound. Nominated three times at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards\, Katriona Gilmore (fiddle\, mandolin) and Jamie Roberts (guitar) met while studying at Leeds College of Music and released their debut album in 2008. \nSince then\, the duo have toured Canada and mainland Europe\, played some of the UK’s biggest acoustic festivals\, toured with folk rock legends Fairport Convention and won countless accolades for their genre-spanning work. Gilmore & Roberts are set to release their sixth studio album\, a long-awaited follow up to 2018’s ‘A Problem Of Our Kind’\, in 2023. \nSupport will be from someone equally familiar to Harwell audiences\, Anna Renae. \nMusic and bar 7pm\, music at 7:40pm \nhttps://www.wegottickets.com/event/580855
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/gilmore-roberts-with-support-from-anna-renae
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221202T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221202T223000
DTSTAMP:20260430T170733
CREATED:20221024T101112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T101112Z
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SUMMARY:Fred's House with support from Calum Gilligan and Not Your Type
DESCRIPTION:Fred’s House are an award-winning band based in Cambridge. They make summery\, 70’s West Coast inspired folk/rock but have their own distinctively fresh sound that is very much part of now. This group of musicians have the rare ability to sweep you away with their gorgeous harmonies\, moving lyrics\, infectious melodies and uplifting grooves. Among their many influences are the likes of Fleetwood Mac\, Lissie and Janis Joplin.\nSince forming in the home studio of producer Fred Cox in 2010 (hence the name)\, been creating quite a stir on the live circuit with their reputation for their stunning and energetic shows going before them. Fred’s House have won many awards; Audience Choice for BandApp 2013\, ‘Best Folk/Roots Band’ and ‘Audience Choice Award’ NMG Awards 2013\, the prestigious ‘Syd Barrett Pride of Cambridge Award’ at the NMG Awards 2017 and the ‘Best Folk/Roots Band’ at the NMG Awards 2018. They have released 3 albums to critical acclaim Bonnie and Clyde (2014) Faultlines (2016) and Careless (2018)\, and latest EP Walls and Ceilings (2020) grabbing 4 and 5 star reviews across the board as well as emphatic press.\nFestival appearances include Cambridge Folk Festival\, Bestival\, Acoustic Festival of Britain among many others. In 2017 the band embarked on a 13 date tour of China as part of the ‘Nanjing International Music Festival’ playing 1000 plus capacity venues. The band have been main support for the likes of Eddi Reader\, The Wonderstuff\, The Shires\, Phil Beer (Show of Hands)\, Ward Thomas and many more. Fred’s House have been heard on BBC 6Music as played by Tom Robinson\, Amazing Radio\, BBC Radio Wales\, and many BBC stations across the UK as well as having been invited to perform live for BBC Introducing and Radio 2 DJ Bob Harris’ Under the Apple Tree sessions.\nFronting the band is Vikki Gavin\, a classically trained vocalist\, who started the band with former member and singer-songwriter Griff Jameson. Fred’s House was born when the pair moved to Cambridge in 2010 and joined forces with their funky dancing bassist Gafyn Jameson and songwriter and guitarist Lachlan Golder. Later in 2013 Cambridge legend Paul Richards\, aka ‘The Happiest Drummer’\, recorded on their debut album and then never left. Band politics and relationship breakdowns lead to Griff leaving the band after 8 years. Since 2019 violin and vocalist Prue Ward joins the line-up and gives a fresh new spin to their staple sound. Fred’s House are busy writing and recording new material for their 4th album at North Acre Recording Studio and getting back to a busy gigging schedule after a long awaited pause during the pandemic. \n“Isn’t that lovely stuff. They have a whole new sound and one that I really love!” Baylen Leonard (BBC Radio 2 / Country Hits Radio) \nSupport from Liverpool based Calum Gilligan who won Purbeck Rising at Purbeck Valley Folk Festival n 2021. \nThere will also be a special appearance by local band Not Your Type\, they are still in their mid teens\, but have a great sound to them. \nDoors and bar at 7pm\, music at 7:30pm.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/freds-house-with-support-from-calum-gilligan-and-not-your-type
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Ellie Gowers with special guest Malcolm MacWatt
DESCRIPTION:Ellie Gowers has been making an impression wherever she lands. Her music embeds a fierce energy that echoes the 60’s folk revival scene and she is known to hold pride of place on stage with her strong and lucent vocals. Her songs are built from a childhood love of literature and traditional folk song\, but also discuss the more modern narratives of the present day. These influences fuse together to create a sound that has been deemed unique and incomparable. \nIn the last two years\, Ellie has released the EP From Here on Out and followed that with her latest single Against the Tide which earned her a TedX talk. Both of these were welcomed with a good reception from listeners. These songs have been toured widely\, both in headline shows and support slots for critically acclaimed artists\, up and down the UK. \nAfter the unpredictable circumstances that 2020 brought with it\, Ellie found herself making good use of her time\, beginning to work on projects she had only ever thought about. Collaborations were done with friends new and old\, songs were written\, a festival was played\, and she was also included in the line up of the Filkin’s Drift Ensemble\, covering Arthur McBride.\nEllie enters 2021 with a brand new EP named Parting Breath\, an ode to Robert Burns’ Auld Lang Syne\, which will be released in March. \n“A strong\, crystal clear voice… an act to watch”\nBristol 24/7 \n“The absolute control and delicacy of her performance was amazing to watch”\nVisit Coventry \n“One young woman made a big impression on us this year. Ellie Gowers’ exquisite voice and unique vocal style was absolutely mesmerising. She’s one to watch.”\nLove Shrewsbury on Shrewsbury Folk Festival \nThe evening will be opened by Malcom MacWatt \nDoors at 7pm\, music at 7:30pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/ellie-gowers-with-special-guest-malcolm-macwatt
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Kim Lowings & The Greenwood with support from Steve Warner
DESCRIPTION:With a fresh approach to traditional folksong\, Kim Lowings and The Greenwood have firmly rooted themselves into the British folk scene. Their sound is “punchy and authentic” (Mike Harding) and cleverly combines original songs with familiar traditional tales highlighting the continued relevance of tradition today. Singer-songwriter Kim Lowings heads up the four piece with a grace and charisma that draws you in\, reminiscent of troubadours of old. Greenwood musicians Andrew Lowings\, Tim Rogers and Dave Sutherland bring together their creativity and experience earning the reputation of “Stourbridge’s finest music export since the Mitre-fuelled heady days of late 80s indie-rock.” (Three Chords and the Truth UK) \nSupport will be from the Hertfordshire based singer songwriter Steve Warner. \nDoors and bar at 7pm\, music at 7:40pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/kim-lowings-the-greenwood-with-support-from-steve-warner
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:The Askew Sisters with support from Chris Brain
DESCRIPTION:Emily and Hazel Askew have become known as two of the foremost performers and interpreters of English folk music.  Their live performances brim with the depth and connection not only of two sisters\, but also of two musicians who have been immersed in folk music all their lives. \nTogether\, they rework and reinterpret songs and balladry\, creating breath-taking arrangements\, which allow words that are hundreds of years old to resonate profoundly with contemporary audiences. \nAlongside this\, both women are also skilled multi-instrumentalists and expert players of dance music\, using fiddles\, melodeons\, concertina and cello in their innate drive to bring old dance music to life. \nIn 2014\, their third album ‘In the Air or the Earth’\, was released by RootBeat Records to widespread critical acclaim\, including the Spiral Earth Award for Best Traditional Album 2015. Since then\, the two women have been busy working on a number of other innovative projects; Emily has been touring with her vibrant fiddle band Alma\, as well as releasing her first solo album\, which explored the cross-over between folk and early music and was highly critically acclaimed by the national press; Hazel has been busy working with her groundbreaking trio Lady Maisery\, as well as folk super groups Coven and Songs of Separation\, the latter of which won Best Album at the 2017 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. \nStirred by these new musical experiences\, the sisters now return to their duo with a fresh vision. They are spending 2018 deep in rehearsal\, reconstructing and re-exploring their sound\, unearthing old songs\, as well as composing and creating new music. The culmination of this will be their long awaited fourth studio album\, to be released in 2019. \nSupport is from Leeds based Chris Brain \nEarly Bird Tickets £13\, Standard tickets £15\, Concessions for those 16 and under with an adult £8. \nDoors and bar at 7pm\, music at 7:40pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-askew-sisters-with-support-from-chris-brain
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Chris Cleverley with Evan Carson & Georgia Lewis
DESCRIPTION:Chris Cleverley will performing a set of his wonderful guitar work and thought provoking lyrics. He was born under a solstice moon and since the hazy twilight of that urban\, honeysuckle June\, a trail of mysticism has followed in his wake.\n\nFrom the fairy-light intimacy of concert venues\, to the stages of world-renowned festivals\, Chris has built a sturdy following in his 7 years touring the new British Folk Scene. Outstanding musicianship and warm delivery combine to underpin the infectious draw of his unique songwriting prowess.\n\nChris’ visceral lyrical style pays homage to the American greats\, Elliott Smith\, Paul Simon & Sufjan Stevens. His songs reveal the presence of an enduring human spirit within the cosmic loneliness of the 21st Century emotional landscape.\n\nA broad back catalogue examines diverse themes from deteriorating anxious minds & damaging gender constructs to literary heroines and hospital beds. Powered by a strong social conscience\, his music serves as a vehicle for exploring constructive\, meaningful change.\n\nPercussionist Evan Carson and multi-instrumentalist Georgia Lewis join forces combining thunderous rhythms with intimate harmonies in a blend of traditional folk music and progressive rock celebrating European and British folk traditions whilst shining a light on the follies and history of this island.\n\nEvan and Georgia return with a new live concert featuring music from both solo albums ‘OCIPINSKI’ and “THE BIRD WHO SINGS FREEDOM’.They’ll also be performing new and exclusive tracks from their upcoming duo album set for release 2022.\n\nEvan has performed and recorded with prog luminaries Iamthemorning and Tim Bowness and has worked with folk heavy weights Sam Kelly and the Lost Boys\, Seth Lakeman and The Kate Rusby Band. His debut solo album features guest appearances by Jim Grey (Caligula’s Horse) and virtuoso pianist Gleb Kolyadin.\n\nDoors and bar at 7pm\, music at 7:40 pm.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/chris-cleverley-with-evan-carson-georgia-lewis
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Chris Fox with support from Anna Renae
DESCRIPTION:After a superb reception in Harwell Village Hall when he supported The Black Feathers\, we are delighted to welcome back Chris Fox as a headline act. He will be joined on double bass by John Parker.\n\nAward winning singer songwriter Chris Fox is an independent musician and Loop station chemist who has worked his way through the Cambridge music scene the past few years\, each year acclaiming greater presence at an increasing number of stages as a headliner and festivals\, including Black Deer and Cambridge Folk Festival. His music reflects thought provoking topics and humorous insights on life with deep powerful vocals and varied and eclectic guitar styles that span the roots lexicon of Americana\, Folk\, Country and Blues.\n\n“Tip for 2020. Poised to break through in 2020 ….Chris Fox could well conjure something special in the future” RnR magazine Jan/Feb2020\n“Chris Fox is the best singer songwriter I have heard in a long time” Steve Jackson BBC Cambs Dec 2019\n\nSupport will be from Harwell favourite Anna Renae.\n\nEarly Bird tickets start at £13\, standard ticket is £15\, concession ticket £8 for those 16 and under with an adult.\n\nDoors and bar at 7pm\, music at 7:40pm.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/chris-fox-with-support-from-anna-renae
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Forty Elephant Gang with support from Lizzy Hardingham
DESCRIPTION:Forty Elephant Gang are a rousing\, engaging\, and intensely innovative three-piece from East London who blend Folk\, Americana and American Blues\, with truly classic songwriting. \nForty Elephant Gang take their name from a notorious gang of female pickpockets from The Elephant & Castle. The band features Andrew White (Lead Vox and Guitar) Sean Mannion (Mandolin and Backing Vox) and James Bachmann (Guitar and backing Vox). Since their formation they’ve taken their unique sound to large and varied audiences throughout London and the UK; from ad-hoc rooftop parties to Folk and Acoustic nights\, headlining the folkroom tent at HomeFarm festival and The Cambridge Park festival then back again to back-street boozers\, Forty Elephant Gang have received a wave of support and won friends and admirers from all walks of life. \nSupport will be from the up and coming Lizzy Hardingham. \nDoors and bar 7pm\, music 7:40pm.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/forty-elephant-gang-with-support-from-lizzy-hardingham
LOCATION:Harwell Village Hall\, High Street\, Harwell\, OX11 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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