Award-winning folk and story-telling trio
At the Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton
Friday 15th May 2020, 7.30pm
The Harp & a Monkey have been pushing the boundaries of traditional music in Britain for more than a decade
Specialists in poignant and melodic short stories (both original and traditional) about life, love and remembrance, the trio’s work has been described as “bold and brilliant” by the likes of The Observer, and “the best folk and acoustic from Britain and beyond” said Mark Radcliffe on BBC Radio 2, when they appeared live on his show in December 2019
Their fourth, and most recent, album is called The Victorians and features a collection of largely forgotten Victorian Street, parlour, work, popular and rural songs and stories reworked for contemporary ears. The result is a thought-provoking and musically stimulating insight into the period, including compelling tales of wife auctions, political corruption, bare-knuckle boxers and naked life-savers.
At this show the Lancastrians will perform material from their Victorian album as well as from their acclaimed back catalogue. Such is the outfit’s reputation for providing top quality live shows – full of poignancy, humour and great audience rapport – they have twice been invited to perform at the English Folk Expo, the annual international showcase of the best acts on the English folk circuit.
Excellent
The Guardian
Sensational
Clare Balding BBC2
Tickets Adults £12 Children £6 available from Burway Books, John Thomas Florist, or C.S. Council Office or on line here
For more information please phone 01694 720132 Mike Walker.
