Folk Withy Fest

FOX WILLOW

Foxwillow are singer/song-writers Celia Sainsbury and Martin Dearmun based in mid Devon. They sometimes perform as a trio with a harpist but this set they will be performing some new material as a duo. Foxwillow write all their own songs and have been working together since 2000.Their original songs encompass elements of folk, country and rock, enhanced by a strong use of vocal harmonies to create a unique and heartfelt sound. This is underpinned by Martin’s crisp rhythm guitar and Celia’s melodic flute and clarinet. Foxwillow’s songs reflect a strong connection to the natural world, and are sung and played with energy and passion.

A Few Quotes: Uffculme Beerfest – ‘Foxwillow were a real treat, absolutely beautiful’ Weirfest – Foxwillow – a ‘sublime’ performance. Bude festival – ‘Great blend of vocal harmonies and instrumentation arrangements with lyrics providing much food for thought’ West Village Anstey Hall – ‘I could almost feel the harmonies wrap themselves around me and made me feel warm inside’ ‘An engaging performance of light and Shade’ Watchet Festival – ‘I was feeling fragile today and when I immersed myself in your songs and music I felt much better’ Luttrell Arms Music Festival – ‘Your music helped me through a very difficult time’. ‘My heartfelt thanks’ Sidmouth Folk festival – ‘We felt elated after your set, thankyou’ – ‘We were impressed with how varied and tight your set was, keeping our interest throughout’.

ARNWYN

Arnwyn (Dave, Becca and Holly) write and perform beautiful songs. Intricate tunes that showcase tight three part harmonies and thoughtful lyrics. 

SIMON COVERDALE

Simon Coverdale is a authentic singer song writer who writes interesting and quirky tunes that pull on a life well lived for inspiration. His tunes are really real and have the ability to transport into a world of Simon’s creation. Fantastic stuff!!

THE FOLKIES

Traditional Irish folk (and a few examples from elsewhere) played as a large ensemble complete with penny whistles, bodrums, fiddles and guitars. Good humour and fellowship. Great fun.

LIAM POWELL

Liam has an exceptional vocal quality. His tunes are drench in emotion and each one really resonates. 

ANTONY CHIPPERFIELD

Chippy has that ability that only the best singer song writers have, to bring both images and a sense of place from the pictures he can paint with words. He has a kind of reverence for the everyday and sees the beauty in the world around him. Uplifting and thought provoking. 

VIKKI NUTTALL

Vikki sings songs out of the North American song book and ones she has written herself. With steel guitar, fiddle and a box of tricks Vikki sings songs about her local environment and gives a feel of the landscape and people of North Devon.

WYRD KIN

A brother-sister folk duo based in Somerset, whose sound carries the weight of stillness and the early dark

Llongstone Moon (Keith and Andy) play a great selection of covers as well as their own compositions. Great compositions, brilliant two part harmonies and some choice tunes to sing along to .