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Summer folk evening with The Daria Kulesh Trio
Summer Folk Evening withThe Daria Kulesh Trio, with support fromVk. Daria Kulesh - "the voice of fairytales" - has been described by Mike Harding as one of the finest voices and one of the most intriguing and interesting songwriters on the present folk scene. Her debut release Eternal Child was described as phenomenal and her second album Long Lost Home has enjoyed rave reviews and multiple awards, including LCM Album of the Year. Her third offering Earthly Delights was named "one of the year's finest albums" by Folk Radio UK, and her latest album MotherLand has been described as "astonishing" and "near perfect" by Liverpool Sound and Vision and "one of the albums of 2025" in a 5-star review by RnR Magazine. Recently, it's been awarded Album of the Year by Celtic Music Radio. Daria has toured extensively in the UK and Europe, sharing stories and songs that are deeply personal but feel universal and timeless. Every performance is an "emotional, compelling and uplifting experience", leaving the audiences "completely spellbound". Born in Russia but based in the UK for the last 15 years, she fearlessly explores her heritage and turbulent family history in Ingushetia (North Caucasus) with songs that "aren't just sung, but lived" (FATEA). "Refreshingly different, powerful songwriting" FolkWords "Dripping with mystical power and presence... stirring and hypnotic... A singular voice." FATEA "Haunting and enigmatic" The Sunday Times Katrina Davies is a virtuoso violin player, having graduated from the Birmingham Conservatoire. A native of Latvia, she is known for adding Eastern European passion and flair to her sensitive arrangements of folk songs and tunes."It was a beautiful experience... with Katrina's exciting and sympathetic fiddle it brings yet another sound and feel to songs we all know and love."(FATEA Magazine)"We were all royally entertained by the extraordinary Daria Kulesh and her genuinely diverse trio. It was a fabulous evening... The quality of the music was outstanding"(Royston Folk Club) Marina Osman, originally from Belarus, is a graduate of the Belarussian State Conservatoire. An accomplished concert pianist as well as teacher, she was awarded a badge "For contribution to the cultural evolution of Belarus" by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Belarus in 2008. In 2007, she was a judging panel member at International Chamber Ensembles Competition 'Nova Music' in Latvia. She has also performed in Poland, Germany, Lithuania and Russia, having recorded several programs for 'Orpheus' Russian music radio and Russian TV with the classical music expert Mikhail Kazinik in 2009. Since 2011, Marina has been based in London, focusing on training young musicians for ABRSM exams. "Great battles of love and life all sung from the deep heart's core" (Mike Harding Folk Show). "Daria Kulesh and Marina Osman took it to another level. One of the best sets I have ever seen" (Forty Tenth Promotions). The very best of the best included an amazing set from Daria Kulesh and Marina Osman" (FATEA Magazine). Vk (pronounced Veek) are a Herts based duo, Jess Distill and Nick Losse, who play folkgaze sounds with guitar, dulcimer and pedals.Read more
Doris Brendel & Lee Dunham Acoustic Night
An entertaining evening with live original acoustic music by DORIS BRENDEL and LEE DUNHAM, with support by I, CLAUDIA. Doris Brendel You may do a double-take if you see Doris Brendel and her producer and guitarist Lee Dunham in a theatre with a couple of acoustic guitars. The pair have been gracing O2 venues across the country with their full electric band and have embarked on several European tours with both Wishbone Ash and former Marillion frontman Fish over the last few years... Unwilling to go quietly when COVID stamped a huge boot on their tour plans, Doris and Lee have decided that some unplugged shows will be their chosen direction of travel. It may not be the theatrical pomp and melodic prog rock of the full band shows, but their acoustic set has been described as esoteric singer-songwriter with bluesy twist meets charismatic chat and humour - indeed songs like 'Blue Egg from another Planet' are hard to forget. After winning the 2023 HRH PROG ANGEL Award Doris and Lee released 'Big Blue Sky' which went straight in at #2 in the IBBA Blues album charts. The singer has an incredible 21 albums to her name, not to mention a vast catalogue of session work. The daughter of famed classical pianist Alfred Brendel, her distinctive vocals were the driving force behind 1990s alt-rockers The Violet Hour, who were signed to Sony when they released their now revered, classic album The Fire Sermon in 1991. Doris has worked with some notable artists over the years, including Alvin Lee, Gary Moore, Sam Brown, Joe Brown and Herbie Flowers, and has toured extensively with Marillion as well as Nils Lofgren, John Farnham and Steve Marriott. She was also invited to sing with Pink Floyd on the Great Gig in the Sky tour, but had to decline due to already-contracted tour commitments. She sang backing vocals on Fishs acclaimed album Weltschmerz. I, Claudia I, Claudia weaves a vibrant tapestry of musical styles, blending mellow acoustic sweetness with uplifting melodies that warm the soul. Her sound draws from a rich palette, infused with the heartfelt storytelling of folk, the smooth grooves of jazz, and the soulful depth of her own unique perspective. Every performance is sprinkled with a good sense of fun, inviting listeners to join her on a journey that's equal parts reflective and joyful. I, Claudia's music has a way of connecting deeply with her audience. Expect songs that soothe, uplift, and occasionally surprise a celebration of lifes highs, lows, and everything in between.Read more
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