A WORD FROM OUR PATRONS'
"It's our pleasure to welcome you to the ‘Holywell Music and Folk’ website! We were thrilled (and more than a little honoured!) when Geoff asked Ninebarrow to be joint patrons of this exciting new musical venture for a great many reasons. Firstly, Oxford has become a real home-away-from-home for Ninebarrow over the last few years. We’ve enjoyed some of our very favourite concerts in the county and have found an incredibly warm welcome whenever we’ve passed through on tour. Secondly, Geoff is renowned in Oxfordshire for giving a platform to some of the very best folk, roots and acoustic music in the UK, so to be a part of a fresh drive to bring the best of the UK music scene to the heart of Oxford is incredibly exciting. Thirdly, we were absolutely blown away by the venue itself: the Holywell Music Room is stunning: a live concert venue since 1748, it has magnificent acoustics and an intangible, magical quality to the space. So, when you take a city as vibrant as Oxford, a concert programme of world class folk and roots music, and a venue the calibre of the Holywell Music Room, you really have got a recipe for something rather special – and we can’t wait for you to experience it!"
Jon and Jay - Ninebarrow
Jon and Jay - Ninebarrow
"I am honoured to have been invited to be patron artist of Holywell Music and Folk. It's a very special venue, being the first purpose built music theatre, and with its connections to Handel. My own connection goes back to 2010 and my invitation to play there by Stephen Jordan, the head librarian of the Bodleian Music Library after he'd commissioned a collection of unreleased songs from me. This is a fantastic initiative by Holywell Music & Folk and I'm proud to support it in every way I can."
Reg Meuross - website
Reg Meuross - website
"What an exciting inaugural programme Geoff has put together for 2018 at ‘Holywell Music and Folk’. This truly is a line up brimming with musical delight; a variety of artists and bands with the most crucial ingredient in common –great music.
The 2018 season begins with Teddy Thompson, fresh from his adopted home of New York City. Singer-songwriter Teddy brings his trademark and understated genre-defying blend of rock, country, pop and folk to Holywell Music and Folk (think Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley and the Everly Brothers and you’re some way there) and who knows –perhaps an anecdote or two from his varied experience singing with Rufus Wainwright on the Brokeback Mountain soundtrack or performing with his rockabilly cover band Poundcake.
Next up, Xogara who describe themselves as “an Anglo-Cymraeg-Galego four-piece.” Think creative instrumentals sometimes percussive and driven and other times wistful and evocative drawing inspiration from themes as diverse as peacocks, Shakespeare and housing co-operatives.
Kitty Macfarlane has an extraordinary command of language which she combines with an interest in life’s events and her environment. Add a unique and naturally lilting voice, thoughtful guitar playing and you have a night of original songwriting and musical wizardry.
BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2017 finalist Iona Grace Fyfe continues the 2018 programme bringing her repertoire of traditional ballads from North East Scotland, thoughtfully and skilfully accompanied on piano. This is a rare visit to the south of England for one of Aberdeenshire’s finest young talents.
Dorset based folk trio Kadia are full of surprises, promising a night of live music which combines traditional folk song with a scattering of covers you couldn’t dream up! From a capella songs and three part harmonies to quirky instrumentals and a thrilling combination of stringed instruments (cello, guitar, ukulele, mandolin) with percussion the sum of this trio is somehow even greater than its parts.
Louise Jordan –what can I say? I am thrilled to be joining the 2018 line up at Holywell Music and Folk myself and will bring real-life stories of inspirational and relatable people from the past including songs from my latest project No Petticoats Here.
Singer, songwriter and storyteller Reg Meuross is acclaimed for his poignant lyrics and his latest album ‘Faraway People’ is partly a response to the recently commentated absence of protest songs. In Reg’s own words: “[f]inding your voice to speak up for what’s meaningful to you is an important expression for everyone.” Expect an intimate concert which places a spotlight across the breadth of human experience.
Folk duo Ninebarrow will keep you company this winter with stunning vocal harmonies framed by subtle accompaniment and charming stage patter. It is no coincidence that BBC Radio 2’s Mark Radcliffe’s described their singing as being ‘like two halves of one voice’ on the back of their BBC Radio 2 Horizon Folk Award Nomination earlier this year.
Kadia/Said the Maiden is a collaboration between the two very talented trios, and I am very familiar with Kadia as cello player Lee Cuff has played live and recorded with me. To team up with STM and add some gorgeous 6 part harmonies will be well worth hearing
Emily Mae Winters’ individuality is apparent in the wide range of influences and experiences she draws on. Described as blending transatlantic sounds, Emily played Ophelia in a touring production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, studied history at University and worked at Keats House Museum. Emily will perform self-penned as well as traditional folk songs when she joins the 2018 line up at Holywell Music and Folk."
And to end the year 'A Winter Union' the Xmas show featuring Ben Savage and Hannah Sanders with Jade Rhiannon, Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts. This is a mix of traditional Xmas songs with other material thrown in. A perfect way to end a full and exciting year of music at the Holywell Rooms.
Louise Jordan.
The 2018 season begins with Teddy Thompson, fresh from his adopted home of New York City. Singer-songwriter Teddy brings his trademark and understated genre-defying blend of rock, country, pop and folk to Holywell Music and Folk (think Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley and the Everly Brothers and you’re some way there) and who knows –perhaps an anecdote or two from his varied experience singing with Rufus Wainwright on the Brokeback Mountain soundtrack or performing with his rockabilly cover band Poundcake.
Next up, Xogara who describe themselves as “an Anglo-Cymraeg-Galego four-piece.” Think creative instrumentals sometimes percussive and driven and other times wistful and evocative drawing inspiration from themes as diverse as peacocks, Shakespeare and housing co-operatives.
Kitty Macfarlane has an extraordinary command of language which she combines with an interest in life’s events and her environment. Add a unique and naturally lilting voice, thoughtful guitar playing and you have a night of original songwriting and musical wizardry.
BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2017 finalist Iona Grace Fyfe continues the 2018 programme bringing her repertoire of traditional ballads from North East Scotland, thoughtfully and skilfully accompanied on piano. This is a rare visit to the south of England for one of Aberdeenshire’s finest young talents.
Dorset based folk trio Kadia are full of surprises, promising a night of live music which combines traditional folk song with a scattering of covers you couldn’t dream up! From a capella songs and three part harmonies to quirky instrumentals and a thrilling combination of stringed instruments (cello, guitar, ukulele, mandolin) with percussion the sum of this trio is somehow even greater than its parts.
Louise Jordan –what can I say? I am thrilled to be joining the 2018 line up at Holywell Music and Folk myself and will bring real-life stories of inspirational and relatable people from the past including songs from my latest project No Petticoats Here.
Singer, songwriter and storyteller Reg Meuross is acclaimed for his poignant lyrics and his latest album ‘Faraway People’ is partly a response to the recently commentated absence of protest songs. In Reg’s own words: “[f]inding your voice to speak up for what’s meaningful to you is an important expression for everyone.” Expect an intimate concert which places a spotlight across the breadth of human experience.
Folk duo Ninebarrow will keep you company this winter with stunning vocal harmonies framed by subtle accompaniment and charming stage patter. It is no coincidence that BBC Radio 2’s Mark Radcliffe’s described their singing as being ‘like two halves of one voice’ on the back of their BBC Radio 2 Horizon Folk Award Nomination earlier this year.
Kadia/Said the Maiden is a collaboration between the two very talented trios, and I am very familiar with Kadia as cello player Lee Cuff has played live and recorded with me. To team up with STM and add some gorgeous 6 part harmonies will be well worth hearing
Emily Mae Winters’ individuality is apparent in the wide range of influences and experiences she draws on. Described as blending transatlantic sounds, Emily played Ophelia in a touring production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, studied history at University and worked at Keats House Museum. Emily will perform self-penned as well as traditional folk songs when she joins the 2018 line up at Holywell Music and Folk."
And to end the year 'A Winter Union' the Xmas show featuring Ben Savage and Hannah Sanders with Jade Rhiannon, Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts. This is a mix of traditional Xmas songs with other material thrown in. A perfect way to end a full and exciting year of music at the Holywell Rooms.
Louise Jordan.
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Holywell Music Rooms, Holywell Street, Oxford, OX1 3SD
Doors open at 19.00 – support 19.15 – Main show 20.00 Tickets £12.50 available on line at www.wegottickets.com + £1.25 booking fee |
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