Hannah Read and Michael Starkey

Saturday, 22 February 2025

Time
19:30 - 22:00
Venue
Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton, WV1 4AN

Folk at NAC

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Over recent years, Hannah Read and Michael Starkey have fast become one of the most sought-after fiddle-banjo duos on the UK acoustic music scene. Their richly dynamic take on Appalachian old-time music has seen them enthrall audiences up and down the country, both during their live shows and on their critically acclaimed debut duo album ‘Cross The Rolling Water’, released on Hudson Records. They bring a unique depth of expression to traditional music, looking forwards and reaching out whilst still finding an anchor in its timeless language.

At the heart of their sound is the complex and driving rhythmic interplay between fiddle and banjo, which draws the listener in “the way lungs draw in air” (Songlines), as they shine a light on “the powerful essence of the music” (RNR Magazine). To complete their sound, they bring a range of old, contemporary and original folk songs, sung with charismatic voices that are “destined to be appreciated for a very long time” (Old Time News). On the tour they are also have a special guest in Vera Van Heeringen, an accomplished and highly acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. She was part of the brilliant comedic New Rope String Band for five years and has toured with several Cajun and old-time greats such as Eddie LeJeune and Dirk Powell.

“So exciting to hear such a diversity of old and new tunes and depth of expression, all in the language of old-time music, but at the same time reaching out” – Bruce Molsky

Venue

Newhampton Arts Centre
Newhampton Centre Newhampton Road East
Wolverhampton
WV1 4AN

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