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SUMMARY:THE APEX SINGERS
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a journey through folk song and storytelling with The Apex Singers\, the critically acclaimed vocal ensemble. Renowned for their intricate harmonies and gorgeous melodies\, this live concert promises an unforgettable musical experience. \n  \nThe Apex Singers are an eight-part vocal ensemble celebrated for their bespoke a cappella arrangements of traditional folk songs from around the world. Their distinctive sound blends classical choral technique with traditional folk and contemporary a cappella\, creating a richly textured and captivating musical experience. \nThe Apex Singers regularly tour the UK and Ireland and have headlined festivals including the International Irish A Cappella Festival\, City of Derry International Choir Festival\, and Banstead Arts Festival. Their recordings have received widespread recognition\, earning four Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards\, four A Cappella Video Awards\, and the Best Music Video award at the British Independent Film Festival for The Mermaid Wife. \n  \nTESTIMONIALS \n  \n“It genuinely floors us at times that humans can sound this beautiful” – Danny Jones\, The Manc \n  \n“Attractive arrangements of memorable melodies with excellent choral ensemble work” – Nick Holmes\, Live Review \n  \n“Crystal clear melodies and flowing\, inventive harmonies are this ensemble’s trademarks” – Matthew Dougall\, Number 9 Reviews \n  \n“I absolutely love them” – Angellica Bell\, Scala Radio \n  \n“Stunning – I love everything they do” – Simon Mayo\, Scala Radio \n  \n“Thank you for one of the best gigs I’ve experienced in recent years” – Audience Member \n  \n“What amazing voices and arrangements” – Audience Member \n  \nAGE RESTRICTION\nNone.  \nRecommended for under 14s to be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-apex-singers/
CATEGORIES:folk music
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SUMMARY:Owl Light Trio and Rholben
DESCRIPTION:An evening of exquisite folk music from two Oxfordshire-based bands. \n \n\nOwl Light Trio are Jim Penny on concertina\, Jane Griffiths on fiddle and viola and Colin Fletcher on guitar. \nAll three musicians have deep roots in traditional music\, share a passion for tunes from Ireland\, the UK and Brittany\, and draw upon their combined influences to create complex\, compelling and heartfelt arrangements. Between them they have performed and recorded with Maddy Prior\, Nancy Kerr\, Tim van Eyken\, Red Dog Green Dog and Duotone. \nThe trio released their second album ‘Sound into Light’ last year to glowing reviews. \n“Beautifully played\, full of tunes to dance to and brimming with charm” – Tradfolk. \n\n\nRholben’s interpretations of the traditional music of Wales are full of tenderness\, wit\, and deep emotion. The sublime voice of Siriol Davies is backed by thoughtful guitar\, melodic bass\, sweeping strings\, and lush vocal harmony to create a sound that feels light and current whilst also feeling as weighty and old as the hill from which they take their name. \nThey are Siriol Davies (vocals\, oboe)\, John Ruddock (Guitar)\, Colin Fletcher (Double Bass)\, Jane Griffiths (Viola\, Fiddle) and Giles Lewin (Fiddle). \n 
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/owl-light-trio-and-rholben/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:folk music,music
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SUMMARY:Allan Yn Y Fan
DESCRIPTION:Since their formation in 1996 Allan Yn Y Fan has carved out a reputation as one of\nWales’ foremost traditional bands\, with an impressive catalogue of concert\, twmpath\,\nfestival and recorded work\, as well as a number of European tours to their credit.\nThe multi-instrumental sextet\, as famed now for their ‘beautiful vocals’ as for their ‘fiery\ninstrumentals’\, breathe life into the traditional songs and music of Wales as well as\nwriting their own tunes inspired by their homeland and travels.\nInternationally Allan Yn Y Fan has performed at Festival Interceltique Lorient in Brittany\,\nand at venues in France\, Ireland\, Luxembourg\, Switzerland\, Belgium and Austria\, as\nwell as successfully touring in Germany and the Czech Republic.\nFestival appearances in the UK include Glasgow’s Celtic Connections\, Trowbridge\nVillage Pump\, Bromyard\, Beverley\, Fylde\, Middlewich Folk & Boat\, Tredegar House\,\nFire in the Mountain\, Shepley Spring and Fishguard as well as the world-famous\nLlangollen International Eisteddfod and the Royal Welsh Show. Along the way they\nhave also made a number of radio and television appearances. Since 2003 Allan Yn Y\nFan has released 6 albums and one EP on the Steam Pie Label\, all of which have\nreceived terrific critical acclaim.\nAllan Yn Y Fan has undertaken major theatre tours of Wales supporting the release of\ntheir ‘Pwnco” and ‘NEWiD’ albums and in 2014 they received a PRSF/St David’s Hall\ncommission to compose new music with fellow Welsh musicians DnA (Delyth &\nAngharad Jenkins) performed at the first Folk Day at the Welsh Proms that summer.\nWhile concert and festival work is the band’s main focus they haven’t forgotten their\nroots and still enjoy playing for twmpaths\, as well as for private\, corporate and public\nevents. In 2016 they even had 20\,000 people dancing in Cardiff’s Bute Park as part of\nthe mammoth Roald Dahl centenary ‘City of the Unexpected’ celebrations and in 2022\nworked with National Dance Company Wales on PARTi\, their community celebration of\ndance production.\nALLAN YN Y FAN is – Scott Baker – guitar\, bass ukulele; Emma Farnsworth – fiddle;\nChris Jones – accordion\, flute\, low D whistle\, vocals; Catrin O’Neill – lead vocals\,\nbodhran\, guitarlele; Linda Simmonds – mandolin\, octave mandola\, bodhran\, vocals;\nKate Strudwick – flute\, alto-flute; recorders\, whistle\, vocals.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/allan-yn-y-fan/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:folk music,music
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SUMMARY:St David's Day Tour with Aidan Thorne & Jason Ball
DESCRIPTION:Aidan Thorne – Double bass/ambience machine\n \nJason Ball – Guitars /ambience machine\n\nJason and Aidan have worked together in different settings for over 15 years. To celebrate St. Davids Day this year they are releasing their first album together ‘Expanding upon Tradition : Ehangu’r Traddodiad’ on Cambrian Record. The music is en exploration of Welsh folk tunes using elements of improvisation\, jazz and minimalism under an ambient backdrop. \n\n\n“Aidan Thorne’s cascading notes on the bass were enough to give you pause\, make you hold your breath. ”\nNation Cymru\n\n“A versatile and imaginative soloist with a contemporary jazz guitar style that is very much his own”  Ian Mann
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/st-davids-day-tour-with-aidan-thorne-jason-ball/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:folk music
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SUMMARY:Telyn Tales
DESCRIPTION:Telyn Tales | Trwy’r Tannau \nTwo friends. Four hands. Telling tales.   \nDwy ffrind. Pedair llaw. Sawl stori.  \nJoin Mair Tomos Ifans\, a well-known storyteller and folk singer\, and Sioned Webb\, an acclaimed performer and harpist\, for a show full of delightful folktales with traditional and original music celebrating the harp in Wales. \nYmunwch a Mair Tomos Ifans\, cyfarwydd â chantores werin adnabyddus\, a Sioned Webb\, perfformiwr a thelynores\, am gyfuniad cyffrous o chwedlau a cherddoriaeth\, draddodiadol a gwreiddiol\, sy’n dathlu’r delyn yng Nghymru.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/telyn-tales/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:folk music,music,storytelling
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SUMMARY:Folk Tales - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT\nAn Evening of Music in association with The Landworker’s Alliance featuring singer songwriter Kite Iya. \nWith her unique blend of ethereal vocals and jazz driven\, electronica inspired finger picking\, Kita Iya sings of\nthe human experience and conjures the magic that lies between reality and imagination. \nApproaching traditional folk with a contemporary style\, Kite’s sound showcases her deep spiritual connection with these islands\nand her experiences in both Andalucía and New Zealand. \nCome and enjoy a night of nourishing song with good folk and fine wines at The Melville Bar. \nAll donations to support further music sessions at The Melville \n \n 
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/folk-tales/
LOCATION:Melville Centre Cafe-Bar\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event,folk music,music
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