Loughborough Town Hall

Loughborough Town Hall Theatre • Bar • Restaurant • Venue Box Office 01509 231914

Wed 20th August, 2008


Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick

Thu 4th September, 2008 : 8pm

Tickets £14.00 / £13.00Buy Now

Swarbrick & Carthy

"The super-duo are back together after 14 years." **** The Guardian

A startlingly intense reunion from this legendary, ground-breaking duo. All the old skills are demonstrated with a new collection of traditional songs and instrumentals. Their experienced approach to their art lacks none of the fervour of their early days, and brings a maturity born of many years living with the music that is an integral part of their beings.

This remarkable pairing played an important part in the tremendous shake up given to British folk music in the middle to late 60's. They produced hot instrumental tracks in their live sets and recordings, with Dave's sensitive accompaniment to Martin's vocals and guitar. Their collaboration resulted in a new era of English instrumental folk music and a new approach to folk music altogether. When they parted in 1969, Dave joined Fairport Convention, while for more than 40 years Martin Carthy has been one of folk music's greatest innovators. His skill, stage presence and natural charm have won him many admirers, both from within the folk scene and also far beyond it.

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