colchester folk club

2002 Season

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May 20 - TIM VAN EYKEN & ROBERT HARBRON

Both in great demand. Tim plays melodeon with Waterson:Carthy and Rob is an acclaimed concertina player in The English Collective. BBC Online said "They both have a very English sound and it's absolutely delightful. Beautiful music & entertaining songs...This combination and their CD are both winners" £7/£6

May 27 - STICKS

The world premiere of  'On the Road' and original set of songs & tune from Sticks - Issy & David Emeney with Simon Haines & Val Wollard from The Hosepipe Band. A fascinating & varied acoustic evening of traditional & new pieces played on a bewildering array of instruments including concertina, hammered dulcimer, hurdy-gurdy, mandola, bagpipes, melodeon & bodhran. There may even be the odd clog dance. £6/£5

June 10 - DUCK BAKER

on tour from the USA, Duck Baker is one of the most highly regarded fingerstyle guitarists of his generation. His repertoire ranges from traditional Irish through old-time mountain music & bluegrass to blues, gospel, ragtime, swing & modern jazz. Baker has a reputation as a virtuoso but his performances depend equally on his humorous & informative stage manner. Stefan Grossman said "a true genius of the guitar". £6/£5