Peter Knight with John Spiers

Submitted by Ballygrooby on January 17, 2019 - 11:27

Venue, Timing and Cost

Venue: 
Tiddy Hall, Ascott -u- Wychwood
Date(s): 
Saturday, 23 March 2019
Timing: 
7.30 pm
Cost: 
£15 in advance £17 on the door
Peter Knight with John Spiers

In the summer of 2016, the organisers of FolkEast Festival had the grand idea of pairing Peter and melodeon player extraordinaire, John Spiers (ex-Bellowhead) for a special 'one off' concert at that year's festival.

In the event, it ended up being a genuine festival highlight, with no space to be found in the Marquee and people standing five deep in pouring rain. For a few minutes at the close of their performance, with a standing ovation and roars for more, it didn't seem as though the audience was going to let them go. As the MC commented, it was one of those occasions when people could say "I was there".

It was also clear that leaving matters there was not an option, and plans were made to record an album and undertake a country-wide tour.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVw5-T6qNM4
Featuring a snippet from A Bruxa, a taster from Well Met, the debut album by legendary fiddle player Peter Knight (Gigspanner, Steeleye Span) and melodeon king John Spiers (Bellowhead, The Wayward Band, Spiers & Boden). The film was recorded during recent recording sessions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g0yIF3YqjQ

Further Information

Contact Details: 

Wychwood Folk Club
Doors open 7.00 pm.
Tiddy Hall, Shipton Road, Ascott -u- Wychwood, Oxon, OX7 6AG
Tickets available from:
01993 831427
www.wegottickets.com/wychwoodfolkclub
wychwoodfolkclub@zoho.com
www.wychwoodfolkclub.com

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