Good things come in threes and tonight was no exception. This is the third time that Granny’s Attic – Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne, George Sansome and Lewis Wood – have visited Baston, the previous occasions being April 2019 and September 2021, so tonight’s May 2023 visit continues the once-every-two-years pattern. I knew I was in for yetContinue reading “Granny’s Attic – 25th May 2023”
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The Wilderness Yet – 27th April 2023
Confession time. I hadn’t come across The Wilderness Yet yet so decided to sit down quietly in the garden and listen to their latest recording, What Hold The World Together, a collection of twelve tracks combining both a love of the natural world as well as exploring wider themes of what it is to beContinue reading “The Wilderness Yet – 27th April 2023”
FARA – 23rd March 2023
It’s five-and-a-half years since we last saw FARA at Baston and the line-up has evolved. Jennifer Austin has flown the nest and keyboard player extraordinaire Rory Matheson has joined the three original band members, described on their website as ‘Orkney frontwomen’ – Jeana Leslie, Catriona Price and Kristan Harvey. Orkney frontwomen sounds like the perfectContinue reading “FARA – 23rd March 2023”
Phil Beer & Paul Downes – 23rd February 2023
If a folk music version of the Mount Rushmore National Monument was ever to be carved out of the finest English granite, then the chances are that Phil Beer and Paul Downes would be two of the commemorated faces. Phil has performed at the Barn before, in September 2017, and also with Miranda Sykes overContinue reading “Phil Beer & Paul Downes – 23rd February 2023”
21st December 2023 : Jackie Oates & John Spiers
A return to the Barn for Jackie and John. This time they are performing their Christmas Show. NOTE THIS IS NOT OUR NORMAL 4TH THURSDAY DATE. Please make sure that you get correct day in your diary.
Brian Kell wins the 2022 Oscar Preston Memorial Trophy
12 singers came to this year’s contest at the Red Lion in West Deeping. The winner is voted for by the singers themselves. By just one point, former winner Brian Kell took the prize with a traditional (funny but reminiscent) song ‘I wish they would do it now’. The competitors gave us songs which coveredContinue reading “Brian Kell wins the 2022 Oscar Preston Memorial Trophy”
Back To Normal Capacity
Subject to there being no new Covid restrictions, we will return to our normal capacity of 90 seats starting in September. However, please do not come if you have tested positive for covid or if you have been told that you have been in contact with someone who has covid.
23rd November 2023 : Sam Kelly & Jamie Francis
It is over 5 years since Sam and Jamie were last at the Barn. Our resident reviewer Toby wrote: Sam possesses great vocal strength – not only is he up front in terms of the overall presentation and introductions but also in terms of the way he sings – confidently and with spirit and vitality.Continue reading “23rd November 2023 : Sam Kelly & Jamie Francis”
26th October 2023 : The Rosie Hood Band
Rosie Hood is known for her strong, pure voice and captivating performances as well as her poetic writing and honest interpretations of traditional songs. A former BBC Performing Arts Fellow and Horizon Folk Award nominee, Rosie has become more than purely a traditional singer and her first solo album The Beautiful & The Actual, aContinue reading “26th October 2023 : The Rosie Hood Band”
28th September 2023 : Aaron Catlow & Kit Hawes
One of the most exciting duos to emerge from the UK in recent times, Kit Hawes & Aaron Catlow combine heartfelt musicality, unparalleled virtuosity and vocal harmony. Using the folk music of the British Isles as a catalyst, Kit and Aaron create dynamic and effervescent interpretations of centuries-old material as well as original songs andContinue reading “28th September 2023 : Aaron Catlow & Kit Hawes”
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