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Western Telegraph
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Coracle folk/jazz trio to perform at Pembrokeshire chapel
The small chapel at Burnett's Hill, Martletwy, saved from ruin and restored 25 years ago, has become a popular spot for live music performances. The summer concert series kicked off with a sold-out performance by Brooklyn trio Damn Tall Buildings. Next on the line-up is English folk/jazz group Coracle, set to perform on Tuesday, May 13. Coracle, the latest venture by Paul Hutchinson, formerly of Hoover the Dog and Belshazzar's Feast, also includes Karen Wimhurst on clarinet and saxophone, and Hannah Cumming on fiddle and vocals. The trio's performance is steeped in English folk tradition with touches of jazz, classical, and Eastern European influences. Tickets for the performance are priced at £12.50 and can be reserved by calling 01646 651725.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Composer and BBC Folk Award nominee to perform in Somerset church
A widely commissioned composer and a BBC Folk Award-nominated accordion player are set to perform in a Somerset church next month. Paul Hutchinson and Karen Wimhurst will be playing at Marston Church, in Marston Bigot, on Saturday, May 3. The musicians have been performing together for more than two decades, after being brought together by a love of traditional music. Their first duo album, Coracle, received five-star reviews and led to them widely touring across the UK and Europe. They are also members of the Playford Liberation Front, a group that takes part in various dance festivals. The duo's performances are described as unique each night, with improvisation playing a key role in their shows. Mr Hutchinson has previously been nominated for a BBC Folk Award as a member of Belshazzar's Feast, and has been involved with Hoover the Dog, Pagoda Project, and The Maniacs. Ms Wimhurst is known for her distinctive music which mixes traditional and jazz influences with contemporary classical music. They will be joined by Hannah Cumming, a fiddle player and singer and former actor-musician for UK touring musical, Fisherman's Friends: The Musical, and Bristol-based violinist and multi-instrumentalist Fiona Barrow. Tickets for the show, which can be obtained via emailing marstonmusicinfo@ cost £15.50 and the event is set to start at 7.30pm.
