The Atkinson is delighted to welcome the recently crowned BBC 2 Folk Singer of the Year 2015 Nancy Kerr and her band this November.
The influential singer-violinist launches her eagerly anticipated solo debut, Sweet Visitor.
“Quite breathtakingly beautiful.” Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
Already a respected interpreter of traditional material, Nancy’s emergence as a writer of rare style has drawn comparisons to William Blake in her reawakening of a radical folk mythology as a backdrop for contemporary narratives about love and conflict, migration, hardship and jubilation, and the tensions between rural and urban life.
“A songwriter steeped in the tradition, but casting it anew.” Songlines
Nancy’s 2014 got off to a great start with two BBC Radio 2 Folk Award wins as part of EFDSS’ Full English and a nomination as part of The Melrose Quartet.
She is joined onstage by a plectra of amazing artists in their own right, including James Fagan (Cara Dillon, The James Bros, and co-winner with Nancy of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Duo) Tom Wright (Albion band, Park Bench Social Club, Eliza Carthy), Tim Yates (Blackbeard’s Tea Party, Albion Band) and Rowan Rheingans (Lady Maisery).
Nancy Kerr and The Sweet Visitor Band can be seen at The Atkinson on Friday 20 November at 7.30pm.
Look out for more great folk this autumn including Blackbeard’s Tea Party (4 December) and The Albion Christmas Band (11 December) as part of The Atkinson’s Christmas programme of music.
Tickets for Nancy Kerr and The Sweet Visitor Band are £12 and are available online at theatkinson.co.uk or by calling the Box Office on 01704 533333. They are also available over the counter during The Atkinson opening hours.
*Please be advised that there is a booking fee of £1 per ticket online/phone. A 2% credit card fee is charged for counter sales.
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Further Information:
For interviews, or more information please contact Emma.Lloyd@sefton.gov.uk or call 0151 934 2129
LISTING INFORMATION
Nancy Kerr and The Sweet Visitor Band
Friday 20 November
£12
7.30pm
*Please be advised that there is a booking fee of £1 per ticket online/phone. A 2% credit card fee is charged for counter 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 30 October 2015 under General news
