The National Forest Folk Festival
Moira, nr.Swadlincote, South Derbyshire – From Friday the 2nd of July to Sunday the 4th of July, 2010, The National Forest Folk Festival will be taking place at the award-winning Conkers attraction, offering some of the most unique and talented contemporary folk acts from around the country. Friday the 2nd of July, 2010 Friday Evening (Concert A, £17) Adrian Edmondson and the Bad Shepherds Friday evening will see Adrian Edmondson and the Bad Shepherds perform their unique style of folk-punk. Playing many of the top hits from the 80s punk scene, with music from such bands as the Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Undertones, all on folk instruments. The Bad Shepherds were founded by comedian Adrian “Ade” Edmondson, best known for his roles in the Young Ones and Bottom, alongside Rik Mayall. Now enjoying a successful music career, he and the band are touring the country, gaining much acclaim and recognition for their distinctive folk-punk sound. Saturday the 3rd of July, 2010 Saturday Afternoon (Concert B, £17) The concert includes the Kathryn Tickell Band, Lau, The Legendary Teatime Ceilidh and The Monster Ceilidh Band. Kathryn Tickell is a composer and performer whose work is deeply connected to the landscape and people of Northumbria. As well as composing her own music, she has collaborated with artists as diverse as Sting, Andy Sheppard and Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, to name a few. Along with Kathryn, the multi-award winning Scots/English trio Lau, will be performing their unique progressive folk style. While The Legendary Teatime Ceilidh and The Monster Ceilidh Band will be offering a modern and contemporary take on the traditional Ceilidh dance. Saturday evening (Concert C, £20) Peatbog Faeries, The Shee and The Legendary Teatime Ceilidh combine with The Monster Ceilidh Band. The Peatbog Faeries are one of Scotland’s best known names in contemporary folk music, taking their own individual brand of Scottish tunes to audiences across the globe, from European Festivals, to Asia, Africa, America and Australia. The Shee are an exceptional, all-female band showcasing powerful vocals and instrumental prowess. Their adventurous brew of Scottish folk, Gaelic song and bluegrass has earned them fast growing recognition. A modern take on the traditional Ceilidh dance is then performed by The Legendary Teatime Ceilidh and The Monster Ceilidh Band to bring together a truly entertaining night, boasting with musical talents. Sunday the 4th of July, 2010 Sunday Evening (Concert D, £15) Includes Eliza Carthy and The Demon Barber Roadshow Winner of 2 Mercury Prize nominations and innumerable other accolades over her 15 year English folk career, Eliza Carthy has performed and recorded with a diverse array of artists including the likes Paul Weller, The Wainwrights, Nick Cave and Joan Baez. Winners of Best Live Act of 2009 at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Demon Barber Roadshow, are a youthful, enthralling and charismatic band with bags of attitude. Combining solid traditional acoustic instruments and songs with the added oomph of a superbly-tight rhythm section, they have a unique and captivating sound. To purchase tickets for any of the concerts at the National Forests Folk Festival, those interested can call 01283 21 66 33 (discounts available). For further information please visit http://www.visitconkers.com ENDS
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