Voices, guitar, harp, viola, concertina, saw and banjo.
The Furrow Collective (Rachel Newton, Lucy Farrell, Emily Portman and Alasdair Roberts) perform at The Atkinson on Wednesday 26 February .
This new collective brings together four of the finest, award winning musicians on the UK folk scene and delves into the obscure world of balladry at its darkest and quirkiest. Each singer airs lesser-known gems from their traditional repertoire with an eclectic backing of harp, guitar, viola, concertina, banjo, musical saw and rousing harmonies. With a bold, improvisatory approach, their common focus is to capture the raw edges and fleeting magic of ballads, with storytelling taking centre stage.
Emily and Alasdair are both known for their original, folklore-influenced song writing, and, often finding themselves on the same bills, struck up a musical friendship, sharing stages and collaborating on each other’s albums.
Lucy and Rachel are both bewitching solo artists in their own right as well as being sought-after session players and long-time collaborators with Emily Portman in her trio.
The collective will be releasing an album in February 2014 on Furrow Records.
**Folk Special Offer**
Buy a ticket to see Emily Smith (26 Mar) £12 advance / £14 doors and get £5 off your ticket to The Furrow Collective (26 Feb).
Emily Smith is one of the finest interpreters of traditional song in the UK. New settings of time worn texts weave beautifully alongside contemporary covers blurring the borders of old and new to create what could be her finest album yet. Joining Emily are Jamie McClennan (guitar, fiddle & vocals) and Matheu Watson (guitar and whistle).
The Furrow Collective performance at The Atkinson starts at 8pm and tickets are £10 advance and £12 doors. Tickets 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.
*Please be advised that there is a £2 booking fee for telephone and online sales.
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LISTING INFORMATION
The Furrow Collective
Wednesday 26 February
8pm
Tickets: £10 adv / £12 doors
*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
Posted on 6 February 2014 under General news
