Folk trio set to wow Lichfield

A trio described as one of “the most quietly brilliant set of musicians in the folk world” are bringing their talents to Lichfield next month.

Gigspanner, led by former Steeleye Span fiddle player Peter Knight, are appearing at the Hub at St Mary’s on Sunday May 12 at 7.30pm.

The band have established a reputation as one of the most ground-breaking forces on the British folk scene, taking self-penned material along with music rooted in the British Isles and beyond to produce atmospheric arrangements.

Maverick magazine recently wrote of them: Gigspanner are pushing at the boundaries, expanding the possibilities and in the process making some of the most beautiful music the genre has to offer’.

They have also been described by Folk Radio UK as one of the ‘most quietly brilliant sets of musicians in the folk world and beyond’, and by Songlines as ‘another milestone in folk’s rebirth of cool’.

Gigspanner are; Peter Knight – Violin, Roger Flack – Guitar and Sacha Trochet – Drums

The Hub Creative Director, Anthony Evans said: “These three  superb musicians are making a return visit to The Hub. They are masters of their craft and this gig is an absolute must for folk fans.”

Tickets for the show, costing £20, are available online at thehubstmarys.co.uk or from the venue itself.

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