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1st September 2010
BRIDPORT: Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick at Electric PalaceSaturday (September 4th) will see a startlingly intense reunion from the legendary, ground-breaking duo Dave Swarbrick and Martin Carthy at The Electric Palace in Bridport.
All the old skills will be demonstrated with a new collection of traditional songs and instrumentals. Their experienced approach to their art lacks none of the fervour of their early days, and brings a maturity born of many years living with the music that is an integral part of their beings. This remarkable pairing played an important part in the tremendous shake up given to British folk music in the middle to late 60's. Dave Swarbrick first came to prominence on the folk scene as a young instrumental virtuoso in the Ian Campbell Folk Group. Having worked alongside other leading musicians such as Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger, Beryl and Roger Marriott and A. L. Lloyd, he teamed up with Martin Carthy in 1966. While they featured hot instrumental tracks in their live sets and recordings, Dave's forte in the duo was sensitive accompaniment to Martin's vocals and guitar. For more than 40 years Martin Carthy has been one of folk music's greatest innovators, one of its best loved, most enthusiastic and, at times, most quietly controversial of figures. His skill, stage presence and natural charm have won him many admirers, not only from within the folk scene, but also far beyond it. Dave Swarbrick and Martin Carthy will play at The Electric Palace in Bridport on Saturday, September 4th. Tickets cost £12.50 from Bridport TIC (01308 424901). Doors open 7pm, show starts 8pm.
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