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Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September 2009

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Saturday 12 September
Jack McNeill and Charlie Heyes  

11.45am Jack McNeill and Charlie Heyes

Jack and Charlie finger pick guitar and fiddle, songs and tunes about the places we go and the people we meet.  Entirely compelling and captivating; this is excellent contemporary acoustic music with evident roots associations but clear originality. 

 www.cromulentmusic.co.uk

Fiona Lander of LandermasonPaul Mason of Landermason  

12.45pm Landermason
Fiona Lander and Paul Mason have been writing, recording and performing together since 2000. Multi instrumentalist Fiona (vocals, piano, whistles, saxes, clarinet and recorder) and Paul (guitars and vocals) have developed a unique sound which displays their undoubted talents. They combine both traditional and contemporary folk with jazz and other styles in their beautiful and striking
arrangements.

www.landermason.com

Barron Brady  

1.45pm Barron Brady

Two performers who confidently uphold the richness of the British folk tradition with superbly crafted self-written songs and fine interpretations of English folk song, beautifully sung with great sincerity and with impeccable musical accompaniment. Their beguiling lyrics often draw upon the stories, legends and folklore of the South-West. It will be great to welcome Ros Brady and Si Barron back for their third appearance at Woodworks.

www.barronbrady.com

Colvin quarmby
 

3pm Colvin Quarmby

Colvin Quarmby are a wonderful mix of rock.roots / country / 60's pop / singer-songwriter with front man Gerry's uniquely humourous storytelling CQ have brought a breath of fresh air to the festival scene. 

www.colvinquarmby.co.uk

     
Sunday 13 September
Zoox on stage  

11.45am Zoox

A superb trio (Linda Game, Jo May and Becky Menday) serving up a cocktail of new melodies and traditional tunes with a delicate balance of strings, wind, percussion and voices. Be prepared for a fabulous array of instruments from contrabassoon to congas. Exciting arrangements, great musicianship and infectious energy typify the performances of Zoox in a show which is guaranteed to entertain and enchant. Their rich and varied influences include Celtic, Appalachian, Klezmer, African, Cuban, rock, and classical.

www.zoox.co.uk

Pooja Gupta sings with SomaSoma  

12.45pm Soma & the Half Moon Drum Circle

Soma’s mix of influences has been described as Indo-Afro-didgeriblues. An extraordinary mix of percussion beats at its heart amongst, guitar, bass and vocal harmony. At Woodworks Soma will be joined by Bedford-based singer, Pooja Gupta, adding a distinctly Indian flavour to their set.

The Drum Circle will pick up from Soma, providing some disciplined drumming on instruments mostly from West Africa

Jo & Ben Broughton at Woodworks in 2007  

1.45pm Ben & Jo Broughton
A very welcome return toWoodworks for the original irreverent brothers of the folk and blues scene. Combining instrumental virtuosity, powerful songs and pure entertainment, Ben and Joe never fail to crank up the energy levels and leave an audience wanting more.

www.benandjoebroughton.co.uk

Doudoumba drum workshop  

3pm Doudoumba Drum Workshop

Your chance to join Chris Puleston, Bedfordshire's own percussion and dideridoo wizard, to have a go at both. Whether you’re an old hand or have never bashed or blown before, Chris will get you enjoying the experience of playing music in a group.

 

www.chrispuleston.org

Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September 2009, 11am to 5pm


 

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Woodworks! 2009,

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Exhibitor Application Form 2009