Ely Folk Festival Flyer 2009

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Peatbog Faeries Voted ‘Live Band of the Year 2008’ at the
Scottish Traditional Music Awards. The band’s unique sound is created through a
mix of programmed effects and traditional celtic arrangements played on
bagpipes, fiddles and whistles.
While and Matthews Winners of BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2009 Best
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Baka Beyond Musicians from six countries of the west coast of
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Tanglefoot
Called ‘Canada’s most accomplished mythologizers’,
Tanglefoot are masters of the storytelling tradition with elegant, sensitive
song-writing and musicianship and an impressive range of talent.
Eric Bogle and John Munro Eric Bogle is responsible for many of
Duo and both individual writers of some note, their partnership has resulted in
some of the best British contemporary acoustic songs of recent times.
the best loved contemporary folk songs around such as The Band Played
Waltzing Matilda and No Man’s Land (The Green Fields of France). Eric is
accompanied by John Munro a talented guitarist and mandolin player.
Edward II After a 10-year absence, Edward II have reformed for one year
only! Their music has been described as ‘instantly accessible, compulsively
danceable and brilliantly performed’.
Adrian Nation One of the best kept song-writing secrets in Essex,
Adrian combines soulful lyrics with sweeping melodies to create folk music
that is accessible and exciting.
Flossie Malavialle Hailing from the South of France, Flossie has a huge
repertoire of different music styles from traditional French songs a la Edith Piaf,
to jazz, rock n’ roll, funk and soul.
Strangeworld Talented musicians playing a combination of
instruments & styles to produce stimulating & addictive tunes & melodies.
Steve Lockwood One of the best harmonica players around, his
musical influences include early blues, jazz, soul, funk and rock.
Africa and celtic fringes of Europe join together to play the most original live
world fusion sound around.
The Toy Hearts This five-piece band from Birmingham play their own
Allan Taylor The consummate performer and a writer of literary
The QP Six talented musicians who play an exciting mix of traditional and
greatness, his troubadour chronicles capture the realism of unsung heroes
and otherwise uncharted lives.
original numbers ranging from acoustic songs to Klezmer-influenced folk rock.
and Thom Stone, Anna is an accomplished young singer-songwriter who
writes and performs songs with personalities.
Something Nasty in the Woodshed Their musical style is
Adam Brown & Alan MacLeod Two incredibly talented young
musicians combine to create music with flair and a pulsating heartbeat.
Cuckoo Oak A 4-part harmony group whose material ranges from
probably best defined as folk-rock, although their individual contributions
give more than a hint of the breadth of their musical influence.
Fiddler's Foot A one-off opportunity to catch Hazel and Mark (founders
Strange Folk This is a dynamic act that performs their own material
of the infamous Horace X) plus their guests performing an energetic and
danceable acoustic set of fiddle music from around the world.
which is rock with several shades of retro and a touch of folk.
brand of bluegrass – fresh, vibrant, original and contemporary.
QuickSilver Hilary Spencer's legendary voice and Grant Baynham's
masterful guitar playing combine with harmonious humour to produce a spinetingling performance.
Anna Sinfield Inspired by London troubadours such as Laura Marling
humourous parodies to pop & rock via traditional folk.
And another chance to see – Fiddler's Foot, QuickSilver, Adam
Brown & Alan MacLeod.
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Hekety A 5-piece ceilidh band who combine melodeon, fiddle, clarinet,
Woodshed, Strange Folk.
Wide Glide Band Local and well-loved ceilidh band, as well as Ely
Folk Festival regulars, the Wide Glide Band will bring their distinctive style
of lively floor-thumping music to the Sunday ceilidh.
guitar and cittern to create a vigorous and smoothly blended effect. A
perfect ending to Friday evening with a late-night dance.
Club tent An opportunity to sign up and perform at the festival or come
Morris dance performances and workshops on the festival site.
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And another chance to see – Allan Taylor, Something Nasty in the
along and listen to up-and-coming talent.
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Bof! Specialising in traditional French and Breton music, Bof! will delight
both ears and feet. A French dance workshop will run before the bal or ceilidh
so you can make the most of the lively music produced by the band.
Morris dance performances and workshops on the festival site.
(Switch/Maestro/Solo cards: Start Date ___________ Issue No. ______ )
Payment by Cheque or Postal Order:
Signature ________________________________________
Please make cheques payable to: Ely Folk Festival Expiry Date ____________
Security No. ________ (last 3 digits on signature stripe)
Card No. ___________________________________
No. of children
Under 10 years
No. of caravans/camper vans **
No. of small tents 1-3 persons **
*Camping is charged per person and is available
to season ticket holders only (under 10s free entry
and camping).
** These fields are compulsory. If not completed,
your festival booking will not be accepted.
Email :
Tel: (evening)
Tel: (day)
Postcode:
Season – before 1st June
Season – from 1st June
Season – concession
Saturday – day & evening
Sunday – day & evening
Friday – evening only
Saturday – evening only
Sunday – evening only
Camping* - per person
Address:
Name:
No. of large tents 4-6 persons **
£
Adult
No.
Price
£49
£57
£40
£29
£25
£18
£23
£16
£8
INFORMATION
• Club Tent Bring your voices and instruments and sign up to perform
in the Club Tent. Your chance to be discovered!
• Real Ale Bar Enough guest beers and ciders to tempt the most
discerning palate. With sessions and singarounds too.
• Childrens’ Entertainment Saturday and Sunday we have
storytelling and Jan and her amazing Blackboard Van.
• We are wheel chair friendly with reserved camping area,
marquee area, ramp access to the dance floor, an accessible loo near
the main marquee, we have been known to help in putting tents up –
please advise when booking.
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FESTIVAL
FOLK
BOOKING FORM
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Payment by Credit or Debit Card (Note: This incurs a booking fee of £3.00)
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Send this booking form together with your
payment and a stamped addressed envelope to:
42 Cambridge Road, Ely, Cambs, CB7 4HL
20/3/09
Child (10 – 17 years)
No.
Price £
Total
£17
£19
Not available
£10
£8
£6
£9
£5
£4
Card Booking Fee (£3)
Total:
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• We are based on a single site with on-site caravan and
camping for season ticket holders. Please note that space on the
festival site for caravans and camper vans is limited. Free parking is
available close to the festival site.
• Saturday morning morris procession in Ely and morris
displays on site and in town over the weekend. We will once again be
welcoming some of the country’s best sides reflecting the rich variety
of the morris tradition.
• Workshops – your chance to learn from festival performers who will
be leading workshops in guitar, French dance, harmonica,
improvisation and morris dance.
• Meet the artistes sessions – up close and personal, a chance to
meet some of the artistes performing over the weekend
• Free shuttle bus into town – regular service from Friday to
Sunday evening that also serves Ely rail station.
• Book on-line at: www.elyfolk.co.uk
• Alternatively: call or e-mail our Box Office at:
boxoffice@elyfolk.co.uk
01353 669985
• General information:
Email: info@elyfolk.co.uk
Tel: 07500 527334
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01353 669985
www.elyfolk.co.uk