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Harrison - BdB by Sascha Osaka

 BAL DE BOURDON

 

A four-piece band performing dynamic original arrangements of traditional music from France, Cornwall and the Channel Islands.

 

 See our dedicated website:

www.baldebourdon.org.uk

 

 

 Photo: ©Sascha Osaka, www.osaka.at

Previous projects:

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RÚN

A 5-piece vocal group with a repertoire of songs from the six Celtic nations, sung in their original languages with new harmonies and accompanied by Celtic harp.  Founded by Brona McVittie, the other group members included Sonja Byrne, Alli Buhagiar, Lewis Barfoot, Ciara Holland and myself.   

Active between 2007 and 2013, Rún performed at many venues including the Union Chapel, the Camden Irish Centre / Return to Camden Town Festival, the National Theatre and Queen Elizabeth Hall foyers, as well as festivals including Upton Folk Festival, Glastonbury and Celtic Connections.  

WAYWARD GRACE

Vocal trio whose repertoire included some unusual harmony songs from England

and Scotland.  See more on this page.

THE SCENIC ROUTE

Duo with guitarist Mick Rodwell, with a wide repertoire including many British

folksongs. (Photo right by Dennis Austin). 

 

Duo with DAVID BURNS

Duo with this dynamic and lively mandola player - strong original arrangements of

dramatic folksongs and others.

 

THE ALICE IN WONDER BAND

Delightful folk band including Mick Rodwell, Gill Warnell on accordion and

concertina, Kay Tierney on mandolin, and myself on vocals.  

Got together in 2002 for some performances at folk clubs, events, and a spot at the

12 Bar Club. Repertoire included songs and instrumental tunes from Ireland, the UK

and Brittany.

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BRITISH, FRENCH AND CELTIC FOLKSONG

The Scenic Route - photo by Dennis Austin

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