Category: Live reviews

February 7, 2013 / markdishman / Live reviews

Carthy Hardy Farrell Young: Clair Hall, Haywards Heath, February 6 2013

Laylam: it means ‘singing in chorus’ apparently. And the inherent warmth of the harmony is…

February 2, 2013 / markdishman / Live reviews

Starting off the year with a short “spasm” of gigs, Lady Maisery showcased their gathering…

December 19, 2012 / markdishman / Live reviews

If there was ever a time for folk dance and song, it’s Christmas. Carols are…

October 27, 2012 / markdishman / Live reviews

He makes rather an unassuming entrance, but then Sam Carter has little need for grandstanding.…

October 20, 2012 / markdishman / Live reviews

I’ve never been to a gig anywhere other than the main hall at Cecil Sharp…

October 1, 2012 / markdishman / Live reviews

So I’ve become a ‘social sharer’ for the EFDSS. It’s a new initiative, but it’s…

August 9, 2012 / markdishman / Live reviews

Pete Coe is a great reminder of what one man can do with the tradition.…

August 8, 2012 / markdishman / Live reviews

“Today’s our tenth bedding anniversary”, says Fay Hield, mischievously, motioning towards a slightly embarrassed guitarist,…

August 8, 2012 / markdishman / Live reviews

It seems as if the stage behind The Anchor gets bigger every year, and there’s…

August 6, 2012 / markdishman / Live reviews

The Ham Marquee’s first roar of approval on Sunday 5 isn’t for a musician –…