The Hiding Magpies
October 2019
FORTHCOMING GIGS
JUNE
8
NANCY KERR
& JAMES FAGAN
TICKETS £16.00
DOORS AT 7.15PM
FOR 8PM START
Nancy Kerr and James Fagan are multiple award winners at the BBC Folk Music Awards, and with good reason. Five studio albums as a duo, as well as a variety of high-profile collaborations, have seen them build up a reputation as one of the finest acts in the business. Nancy and James are outstanding vocalists and multi-instrumentalists and as a duo they bring out the best in each other. Nancy’s flowing fiddle style and classic folk voice are complimented by James’ rhythmic bouzouki and guitar. Traditional songs receive the same dedication and expression they give to their own distinctive songs and tunes. Their live performances are always memorable. This is passionate music, rich in harmony and joy. Not to be missed!
NOV
2
BOB FOX
TICKETS £16.00
DOORS AT 7.15PM
FOR 8PM START
Bob Fox has been is one of “the iconic voices” of British folk music and on 2nd November 2024 he makes a welcome return to Mottram. His career began during the vibrant 'folk revival' of the 60s and 70s and he has become one of the most highly rated and best loved singer/guitarists in the UK and beyond.
His masterful interpretation of traditional and contemporary songs, combined with an outstanding guitar technique, has earned him countless nominations in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards over the years. Bob played the role of Songman for over 4 years in The National Theatre’s West End production of WarHorse and in two subsequent touring versions and has has completed several sell out UK tours as one of the Pitmen Poets and Home Service