As Ashara (for one) has asked me to book tickets for this year's UK Cambridge Folk Festival for her, I thought I would post the line-up, which has just been announced today [please skip if not interested - no Joni and orchestra unfortunately, but some good US acts like The Indigo Girls, John Prine, Alison Brown Quartet, Iris DeMent, and my current fave Canadians - The Be Good Tanyas - eh? - and I think Ashara really likes our own Kate Rusby, too.
all the best PaulC ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.cam-folkfest.co.uk/ The line-up has been announced for the 38th year of "the premier event of its kind in the UK, if not Europe" (Sunday Times). The Festival's prestigious reputation for quality music in intimate surroundings means tickets are set to sell out in advance. Early booking is strongly advised. Many unique performances will include: a groundbreaking appearance from the eclectic Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros, with their global infused rock 'n' roll; an exclusive UK festival appearance from hugely popular folk-pop duo The Indigo Girls; a special acoustic performance by highly acclaimed folk-rockers The Waterboys; a rare solo show to kick-off the four days by Cambridge favourite Billy Bragg; an exclusive UK festival appearance by country/folk hero John Prine; The Dubliners, with Ronnie Drew & Jim McCann, celebrating their 40th Anniversary; an exclusive European appearance from stunning US singer-songwriter Iris DeMent; Chumbawamba, now fusing breakbeats and folk samples with their characteristic protest stance on the forthcoming album Readymades; Festival favourites Oysterband, with the extended line-up of James O'Grady and Benji Kirkpatrick; thrilling gypsy band and World Music Award winners Taraf De Haidouks; multiple award winner and "brightest light in English folk music", together with her all star line-up, the Kate Rusby Band; a rare Festival appearance from the dynamic and exciting Irish traditional band Altan; popular blues master Eric Bibb, playing solo and with his band; folk vocal supergroup Blue Murder, featuring Norma Waterson, Mike Waterson, Martin Carthy, Eliza Carthy, plus Coope, Boyes & Simpson; leading folk stars Eliza Carthy & Martin Green; jazz-hued acoustic music from the Grammy nominated Alison Brown Quartet; double winner at this year's BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, the outstanding Cara Dillon; one-man world music phenomenon and BBC Radio 2 Folk Award "Best live act" Rory McLeod; one of Scotland's most popular acts, fusing fiery Latin rhythms with Scottish folk - Salsa Celtica; legendary US songwriter Chip Taylor, with stunning fiddler and singer Carrie Rodriguez & guitarist John Plantania; Brian McNeill, performing and hosting the popular Festival Session; an exclusive English festival appearance from gospel and soul drenched blues band The Holmes Brothers; rising Canadian stars The Be Good Tanyas' with their unique blend of 'porch music'; leading English acappella group Coope, Boyes & Simpson; acclaimed young Scottish traditional band Malinky, launching their new album at the Festival; skilled songwriters and performers Ezio; an exclusive English festival appearance from award-winning Quebecois band La Volie d'Castors; combining fiddles and a driving rhythm section, young Shetland band Fiddlers' Bid; the debut English appearance by dynamic traditional band Slide, winners of Irish Music Magazine's "Best newcomers 2001"; a ceilidh from divas of the dance world Token Women; innovative global dance music from Horace X; remarkable young Scots sisters and BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award winners Give Way; a children's concert from The Chipolatas with special guests; fantastic boogie piano from the Ben Waters Band; young Shetland band Filska. Tickets: Full Festival (not including camping) #62; Friday #21; Saturday #32; Sunday #31 Camping: (Full Festival tickets only, per 2-3 berth tent) Cherry Hinton Hall #27; Coldhams Common #18 (second site). Concessions, young people, children and access details from Box Office. All artists subject to contract. The 38th Charles Wells Cambridge Folk Festival is promoted by Cambridge City Council Marketing & Promotions and sponsored by Charles Wells Brewery. New Official Festival Ale Eagle IPA will be flowing, as well as the renowned Bombardier. BBC Radio 2, 88-91 FM, the official radio station of the Cambridge Folk Festival will bring you live broadcasts and highlights from the Festival. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
