April Songs & Tunes Night

Our round-the-room format is a relaxed and friendly affair. You can sing a song or play a tune, but  if you dance or are a story teller then that adds nicely to the mix. There's also plenty of room for those who just want to listen, or maybe join in a chorus or an occasional session tune.

We have a half-time break for the re-charging of glasses, general chit-chat, and- of course- a raffle.

No need to book in advance.

Siobhan Miller will be joined by two of Scotland's finest musicians, Innes White on guitar and Charlie Stewart on fiddle. 

From Siobhan-

'The trio is back! This spring, I’m hitting the road with Innes White and Charlie Stewart for a trio tour of the UK. We’ll be sharing a brand-new show, exploring the acoustic roots of some of my songs and revisiting some folky favorites.

Each night, Innes and Charlie will kick things off with their own set before we all take the stage together. It’s going to be something really special, and I can’t wait to share it with you—and to visit some amazing venues all over the UK.'

One of Scotland’s most celebrated folk singer-songwriters, Siobhan's musical prowess has earned her numerous accolades, including four BBC Alba Scots Trad Music Awards' Scots Singer of the Year titles and a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Traditional Track. Her discography boasts five solo releases, all of which have been shortlisted for BBC Alba STMA Album of the Year.  Her latest album, Bloom, is a freewheeling celebration of much-loved Scottish songs which deftly balances a love of traditional song with modern influences.

Having grown up in Scotland's rich folk scene, Siobhan has been a regular performer at Glasgow's Celtic Connections festival, where she was Artistic Director for the 2016 Opening Concert and featured amidst the star-studded Transatlantic Sessions line-up in 2022, duetting with Paul Brady and Sarah Jarosz.

Siobhan's unique vocal style has been honed through collaborations with many of Scotland's top musicians, including Eddi Reader, Kris Drever & Phil Cunningham. She has also made guest appearances with the National Theatre of Scotland, and spent a season on Broadway and a month-long residency in Boston's Majestic Theatre for Brian O'Donovan's Celtic Christmas. 

Siobhan Miller website here

Our round-the-room format is a relaxed and friendly affair. You can sing a song or play a tune, but  if you dance or are a story teller then that adds nicely to the mix. There's also plenty of room for those who just want to listen, or maybe join in a chorus or an occasional session tune.

We have a half-time break for the re-charging of glasses, general chit-chat, and- of course- a raffle.

No need to book in advance.

 Described by Bright Young Folk as "experienced storytellers" who bring "timeless quality" to their music, award-winning duo Farefeld (Chris Elliott, Caitlin Jones) have been playing music together since they met in 2014. Previously performing alongside Bella Gaffney (Magpies) and Heather Sirrell (Pilgrim's Way) in the four-piece 'Bric-a-Brac,' they formed as a duo in 2017.  

They regularly perform live alongside bassist Mike Seal and melodeon player Craig Simmonds, and we are lucky enough to have the 4-piece band coming to play for us at the Poppy.

In 2019, they released their debut album "Carry Me Home," which takes listeners to "an area of diverse landscapes, history and traditions, a patchwork of Staffordshire and beyond." Since then, they have become well-known faces on the folk circuit, and have won several accolades, including the Shrewsbury Folk Festival open mic competition in 2018, and the 2022 Downend Folk & Roots Cliff Woolley Award. They were a featured artist at the 2021 Folk Expo in Manchester, and released their most recent album "Game of Halves" in 2023, described by folking as "an album that underscores their well-established status in contemporary traditional-influenced folk."

Farefeld website here

Our round-the-room format is a relaxed and friendly affair. You can sing a song or play a tune, but  if you dance or are a story teller then that adds nicely to the mix. There's also plenty of room for those who just want to listen, or maybe join in a chorus or an occasional session tune.

We have a half-time break for the re-charging of glasses, general chit-chat, and- of course- a raffle.

No need to book in advance.

 One thing that is always evident at a Carrivick Sisters performance is their joy in playing together, in singing in close harmony and in delighting an audience. Twin sisters Charlotte and Laura Carrivick have grown up playing music together, and at a live show the stage becomes an extension of their kitchen; welcoming you into a warm, musical embrace while cooking up delicious melodies and tasty instrumentals. The sisters draw inspiration from their passion for traditional American old time and bluegrass music, English folklore and the wide variety of instruments they play: guitars, mandolin, fiddle, banjo and dobro.

Performing professionally together since 2006, the Carrivicks have toured internationally, picking up fans and stories along the road and now have 7 albums under their belts. Aside from playing as a duo, Laura and Charlotte have been involved in many other bands and projects through the years, most recently with the twice IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Award nominated, Island Recording artists, Midnight Skyracer. 

The Carrivick Sisters website here

Ranagri is an award winning folk band from Ireland and England. With a unique

blend of instruments that includes voices, guitar, bouzouki, flutes, whistles, harp/

electric harp, and bodhrán/drums, they create a sound that is both mesmerising and

unforgettable.

Ranagri has established themselves as a standout act, drawing in crowds from around

the world with their captivating live performances and exceptional musicianship.

They have performed at some of the most prestigious venues & festivals across the

UK and Europe, including Cambridge Folk Festival, Bloom festival (Dublin),

Montelago festival (Italy),Towersey Festival, a headline slot at Costa Festival Ibiza

2023, Birmingham Symphony Hall, The Union Chapel, Kings Place London along

with regular tours of Scotland and Europe.

The band has recorded five studio albums to date, with their latest release,

"TRADITION II," receiving critical acclaim upon its release in July 2022. Folk Radio

UK placed the album in their top 10 albums of 2022, cementing the band's status as

one of the most exciting and innovative folk bands in the UK today.

Previous critically acclaimed albums, "Playing For Luck," "Fort of the Hare," and

"The Great Irish Songbook" (with pop legend Tony Christie), were recorded at the

Grammy Award-winning Stockfisch Records label. The band's third album,

"VOICES" - recorded at Real World Studios and produced by Grammy-nominated

producer Graeme Pleeth- and the album "Tradition" were released on

GoatsKin Records.

Fatea Magazine - Band of the Year 2022

Louder Than War - ‘You're unlikely to hear anything more irresistible and more folky

this year’

RTE - ‘Echoes of Pentangle, Jethro Tull and new Celtic folk sounds cemented

by strong contemporary songwriting’

Folk Radio UK - ‘Joyous and thoughtful, with a depth that repays careful listening in

spades. Makes for enthralling listening’

Ranagri website here

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