Tyneside Fiddle Alliance are hosting a concert which will be A Spring Celebration of Northumbrian Music, and will be joined the by The Northumbrian Ranters. The concert will be in St George’s Church, Jesmond on Saturday 14th March and will provide a feast of traditional music from Northumberland and beyond. The Northumbrian Ranters are a…
37th Annual Glenties Fiddlers Weekend
Graham Dixon continues to be a great ambassador for the fiddle music of North East England. His books on Robert Whinham and James Hill are among my favourites and I would recommend them to anybody. He is also a lovely, lovely man. So when he asked me to play some of James Hill’s tunes to…
30 Years Collection
Exciting news! This book of original compositions is now out of my control and with the printers. Thirty years of life as a professional folk musician portrayed in melody… as well as the occasional harmony! Huge thanks to Amanda Jayne White (www.mandascat.com) for her original artwork for the cover, and to Rob Say for putting the…
2019 Tour Dates with Frank
Frank and I are delighted to be going on another tour at the end of May and beginning of June and are pleased to announce the first dates at some of our favourite venues. There are still some gaps to be filled, so if you know of a venue that would be interested in having…
Music for a Spring Evening
Looking forward to something a little different on 15th March. I’ll be joining Alan Edwards and Bryan Jackson as we take a stroll with our fiddles through a range of musical landscapes, from light classics to folk and swing. The concert is in the wonderful community of Embleton and will raise money for hall funds….
Jimmy’s Fiddle
What a great night was had by all at the seaside in Cullercoats last week! It was the first performance of Jimmy’s Fiddle, a wonderful show by Tom McConville and Alan Fitzsimmons all about the life and music of James Hill. There were fiddle tunes, songs and some fabulous clog dancing. Congratulations to fellow cast members Tom…
‘Sacred Spaces, Secular Sounds’ ~ July 2018
Frank and I are touring in July, taking in some gorgeous acoustics around the north and east of England and the Borders. In our tour of “Sacred Spaces, Secular Sounds” we will perform traditional and self-penned material from our new album ‘The Gift’ alongside tunes from the critically acclaimed album ‘Root2’, exemplifying ‘the very best of partnerships…
The Gift Launch Date
Frank and I are very excited about this – our new album, The Gift, will be launched on 3rd April 2018. Keep an eye open for details about pre-ordering the CD, and there might be some special bundles available to those who support us by pre-ordering! And don’t forget to save the date for the…
Edinburgh Folk Club with Frank
We are delighted to have been invited up to the Edinburgh Folk Club to play on Wednesday 7th February. They have a spectacular line-up of acts scheduled this year and it will be a great gig to kick off 2018. They start at 8pm, and tickets are available online from Brown Paper Tickets. We thought last…
‘Tis Holly & Ivy Season
The School Performances have started and we had a wonderful evening at a House Concert at the beginning of December. Coming up are three public performances – all very different, so take your pick or come along to all three! Saturday 16th December: A Midwinter Warmer. This evening concert in Seaton Sluice Community Centre at 7.30…
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Upcoming Events
Feb19Wed7:30 pm George Welch & Stewart Hardy / C... @ Cramlington Folk ClubGeorge Welch & Stewart Hardy / C... @ Cramlington Folk ClubFeb 19 @ 7:30 pm
George and I will be returning to the fabulous Cramlington Folk Club again this year, on Weds 19th Feb. Join us for some more of George’s moving songs and hilarious stories. I’ll be doing my...Feb21Fri7:30 pm Bottle Bank Band in Horsley @ The HearthBottle Bank Band in Horsley @ The HearthFeb 21 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Bottle Bank Band is delighted to be heading to The Hearth in Horsley, where the acoustics of the church are absolutely wonderful. Tickets £12.50 / £7.50 (under 19s) from website. The Hearth Cafe will be...Feb28Friall-day Arrangement Techniques (Mixed In... @ Ushaw College, DurhamArrangement Techniques (Mixed In... @ Ushaw College, DurhamFeb 28 – Mar 1 all-day
Arrangement Techniques (Mixed Instruments) 28th Feb – 1st Mar 2020 Ushaw College, Durham Join Stewart in the beautiful surroundings of Ushaw College in Durham for a weekend workshop exploring arrangement techniques for mixed instrument ensemble....Mar14Sat7:00 pm A Spring Celebration of Northumb... @ St George's Church, JesmondA Spring Celebration of Northumb... @ St George's Church, JesmondMar 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tyneside Fiddle Alliance will be in St George’s Church, Jesmond on Saturday 14th March for a celebration of traditional music from Northumberland and beyond. They are delighted to be sharing the concert with The Northumbrian... Facebook Feed
Next outing with George! Sat 1st Feb at the The Davy Lamp Folk Club, Arts Centre Washington.SATURDAY 1st of FEBRUARY
George Welch & Stewart Hardy
Together for more than ten years, George & Stewart have been delighting audiences with the characteristic spontaneity which is the hallmark of their unashamedly shambolic (but in a good way) show.
George’s hilarious stories give way to lilting melodies, driving tunes and moving songs, delivered with a baritone voice that has the richness of molasses.
Once you have heard George perform his songs, accompanied by his own guitar playing and Stewart’s fiddle, you will not be left in any doubt that the success of this highly entertaining duo is built on solid musical foundations.
The Davy Lamp Folk Club.
Just for your information:
There are often other events in the Arts Centre at the same time as the Davy Lamp so the car park is full at times. There is other parking available nearby. Please come early. You can always have a bite to eat in the Courtyard Bar.
Door opens at 19:00 or 7PM in old money
Washington Arts Centre
Biddick Lane
Fatfield
District 7
Washington (The original Washington not the transatlantic copy)
Tyne & Wear
NE38 8AB
Tel (0191) 561 3455
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We held our first class two years ago today!Thank you!
Happy New Year everyone! We hope you have had a lovely festive season.
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We have now completed two years of classes at North East Fiddle School and are so grat...