Fishguard Folk Festival

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APPEARING SATURDAY 2nd JUNE, THEATR GWAUN 7.30
JAMIE SMITH'S MABON
Jamie Smith's Mabon’s music is well described as Original, Interceltic, World Music. Composed by frontman Jamie Smith, and brought to life by six highly accomplished musicians, it draws inspiration directly from the traditional folk music of the Celtic countries. This is not Welsh music, nor Scottish or Irish; this is Interceltic music, a true exploration of forms and styles found in Celtic music and their forging into something bold and new.
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Supported by Issy and David Emeney with Kate Riaz

Tickets £10 (+50pp)

APPEARING MONDAY 4th JUNE, THEATR GWAUN 12.00
KATHRYN ROBERTS & SEAN LAKEMAN
Two of the British folk scenes most accomplished performers, Kathryn and Sean have graced stages the world over in a number of guises, however, the intimacy and strength of passion shown as a duo, combined with an eclectic repertoire ensures a rare treat.
With a story that includes music making with the likes of Seth Lakeman, Cara Dillon, Levellers, Kate Rusby and Show of Hands, Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman have established themselves as pillars of modern British folk.
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CALAN
Calan bring together the remarkable talents of 5 young musicians giving a fresh and vibrant sound to traditional Welsh music. With their contemporary and lively approach they breathe new life into the old traditions. Sparkling melodies, foot tapping tunes and a spirited and energetic performance of Welsh step dancing. They blast their way through some of the old favourite reels, jigs and hornpipes before melting into some of the most beautiful and haunting songs.
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Tickets £10 (+.50pp)

Both concerts, £20 (+50pp)

MIKE CHANT
Pembrokeshire born singer songwriter Mike Chant has forged a reputation for himself as a passionate multi instrumentalist and powerful singer and lives by a small, simple but very important bit of advice given to him by the legendary Finbar Furey… “Always from the heart…” Didgeridoo is one of the things Mike is best remembered for at his live gigs and is regarded by some critics as a
'Master of the art'
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	ISSY & DAVID EMENEY with KATE RIAZ Issy, David and Kate perform a mix of traditional and original songs and tunes accompanied on an array of instruments including melodeon, cello and guitar. Beautiful melodies, great stories and terrific arrangements have become a trademark. “Make sure you see them - you won’t be disappointed” EDS Magazine “A must for folk lovers.” Vin Garbutt Click here for more		TYLWYTH TEG Born in a small practice room in Cardiff in 2009, Tylwyth Teg are a folk-rock shambles of a band, with members bringing together influences from the worlds of ska, punk and experimental music as well as traditional pan-celtic folk. Tylwyth Teg draw on their Welsh roots, singing in Welsh as well as English with a majority of the band locally from Carmarthen Click here for more

	RAPSQUILLION Grizzled veterans of the Shropshire folk scene, Rapsquillion's eclectic mix of music is at its best towards the witching hour, when, all cares and sheets to the wind, they tear off their inhibitions and display their crinkly credentials to the world. Back by popular demand Click here for more		THE VAGRANTS CREW Formed in the town of Pembroke Dock around 1983 The Vagrants Crew have undergone several changes over the years, not only in membership, but also musical styles and interpretation. Musical influences have been absorbed from many sources including traditional styles from home and abroad.Though mainly performing music and songs of the sea, The Vagrants Crew also provides folk and traditional musical entertainment for a variety of occasions. Click here for more

	THE NIGHTWATCH Andy Casserley and Ian Pittaway explore the considerable overlap between folk and early music, playing songs and dance tunes from the mediaeval, renaissance and baroque periods on recorders, lutes, shawms, gittern, rebec, oud, crumhorn, cittern, pipe and tabor, 4 course guitars, cornamuse, orpharion, gemshorn, bagpipes, simfony, psaltery, and percussion Click here for more		HARRIET EARIS Harriet Earis specializes in lively, fun Celtic harp music. She reached Grade 8 in pedal harp and then had a religious conversion to Celtic music and has never looked back since! Based in Aberystwyth, she gives regular solo recitals and workshops around the world and has toured in America, Canada, Holland, France, Belgium, Ireland, Italy and Germany. Click here for more

	STEVE TYLER and ANDY CLARKE Stephen Tyler began playing the hurdy gurdy in 1993, adding this instrument to the sound of the recently formed medieval music ensemble Misericordia, which he founded with Anne Marie Summers. He also plays Gothic Harp, Cittern and Citole. Andy Clarke has a repertoire of mainly traditional song from the British Isles including the South West of England. His reputation as a strong performer continues to grow with increasing appearances at folk festivals and folk clubs across England Click here for more		OLION BYW Olion Byw are a folk duo from Cardiff and brings together Lucy Rivers on voice and fiddle and Dan Lawrence on guitar and mandolin. They perform fresh and exciting arrangements of traditional and some original Welsh songs and tunes, played with passion and flair. Tracks from their debut album 'Hen Bethau Newydd' can be heard regularly on Radio Cymru, and are looking forward to a tour later this year. Click here for more

	FIDDLEBOX Fiddlebox met whilst playing for a Welsh folk dancing team in 2002, and have been working together ever since. They had an eponymous album released in 2009, and are currently writing material for the next. As Fiddlebox, they are busy throughout the year, performing in Wales and further afield at festivals and concerts. In the last year these have included appearances at the Wales Millenium Centre, the National Botanic Gardens of Wales, Sea Fair Haven, the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show, Semaine du Golfes in Brittany and Dunbrody New Ross County Wexford in Ireland. Click here for more		JAN STEER As a singer of maritime and traditional songs, Jan remains one of Pembrokeshire's best kept secrets and his unaccompanied singing makes skin tingle. He also plays guitar and mandolin and on occasion performs his own compositions. These too have been acclaimed by folk music fans and his contemporaries much to this modest man's surprise. Catch him when you can, lie back and enjoy! Click here for more

	SCARECROW Scarecrow is an Oxfordshire based acoustic band that plays folk music, but offers something a bit different. They play some instrumental music, some songs, and occasionally a bit of jazz or blues. Some tracks are well known and others more obscure, but all have been worked on to produce tight and unusual arrangements. The band was formed at the end of 2006, bringing together folk, classical, rock and blues backgrounds to create a trio that doesn't sound like just another folk band. Click Here for more		CARWYN TYWYN Carwyn Tywyn has been a Welsh folk harpist for over 20 years, and plays a mix of traditional and original songs and melodies. Inspired as a teenager by Ar Log and Robin Huw Bowen, Carwyn was a familiar face across Wales as a full-time busker from 1997-2003. Recently, he has embarked on a longer-term career as a professional folk harpist, and has added the Welsh triple harp to his performances. This year, Carwyn has recorded as a guest on the latest CD of Fflur Dafydd. In July, he will be playing a week-long solo tour of the Shetland Islands. Click here for more

	DR PRICES FIRE BAND (Twmpath/Ceilidh) Mike Greenwood (melodeon), Olly Price (fiddle) and Mick Tems (tabwrdd). Caller Chris Oates. Proud, fiery, beautiful Welsh tunes are our first love, but our travels far and wide have led us to believe that all traditional dance music cuts the mustard pretty finely - Quebecois reels, Scots jigs, and Yorkshire rants... you name it and we'll enjoy playing it. Click here for a video		RAISE THE DUST (Appalachian step dancing) This is an exciting fusion of traditional dance styles from Europe and Africa brought by settlers to the USA and mixed with native American and later ragtime influences, developed through the 19th century. The dancing is driven along by authentic 'old time' mountain music played on fiddle and banjo with infectious rhythm and the group adds in occasional songs to it's act. Raise the Dust have many years of experience performing at Folk Festivals, shows and concerts and are guaranteed to deliver displays of dance which are fast, spectacular and great fun to watch. Click here for more

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