Some of the very best known and renowned musicians come together for a Feast of Fiddles a musical extravaganza at The Atkinson on Sunday 13 April.
Feast of Fiddles is a musical extravaganza covering almost every genre and involving quite a few fiddles! It’s not just folk, it’s not just fiddles it’s an entertainment.
2014 marks the 21st year this group of musical friends have taken to the road to entertain their growing legion of fans with a show of huge dynamic range, passionate and joyful playing and a liberal dose of fun.
Fiddlers Peter Knight (Steeleye Span), Chris Leslie (Fairport Convention), Phil Beer (Show of Hands), Brian McNeill (Battlefield Band), Ian Cutler (Bully Wee), Tom Leary (Zeus) and Garry Blakeley (Band of Two) add the large range of fiddle playing styles to the rock back-line of guitars, keyboards, sax and accordion – all held together by legendary drummer Dave Mattacks.
What started as a daft idea for a folk club night has grown into a folk-rock institution with six CDs to their name, several festival appearances and sell out shows up and down the UK.
21 Years and still going strong and every friend and guest dragged along an immediate convert. It’s a feast by nature and a feast by name which is guaranteed to be enjoyed! Be prepared for laughter, tears, dancing and an all round evening of fabulously entertaining live music.
If you love live music, come to the feast – you won’t be disappointed!
“Absolutely awesome!” – Sue Marchant, BBC East
“Crabtree pumps his melodeon as if powering his own heartbeat and every violinist fiddles frantically – impressive high energy stuff!” – Manchester Confidential
“The best fiddle players of a generation” – fRoots
“..a musical journey with breathtaking wall of sound” – Nottingham Post
Feast of Fiddles takes place at The Atkinson – Sefton’s new home of art, literature, music, history and more on Sunday 13 April at 7.30pm.
Tickets are £19 (£10 children under 16) and are available to book online at theatkinson.co.uk or through the Box Office on 01704 533333. Tickets are also available over the counter during The Atkinson opening hours.
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LISTING INFORMATION
Feast of Fiddles
Sunday 13 April
7.30pm
Tickets: £19 (£10 children under 16)
*Please be advised that there is a £2 booking fee for telephone and online sales.
The Atkinson
Lord Street
Southport
Merseyside
PR8 1DB
HOW TO BOOK
In person: Visit The Atkinson box office on Lord Street
For tickets: visit the website theatkinson.co.uk or call box office on 01704 533333
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Notes to Editors
For more information, interviews, images or review tickets, please contact Emma Lloyd at The Atkinson on 0151 934 2129 | emma.lloyd@sefton.gov.uk
Posted on 2 April 2014 under General news
