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For more than 50 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.
Trailblazing musical partnerships with, amongst others, Steeleye Span, Dave Swarbrick and his award-winning wife (Norma Waterson) and daughter Eliza Carthy have resulted in more than 40 albums, but Martin has only recorded 10 solo albums, of which the much anticipated Waiting for Angels (Topic TSCD527) was the latest. Whether in the folk clubs (which he continues to champion), on the concert stage or making TV appearances (he was the subject of the acclaimed `Originals’ music documentary strand on BBC 2) – there are few roles that Martin Carthy hasn’t played.
He’s a ballad singer, a ground-breaking acoustic and electric-guitarist and an authoritative interpreter of newly composed material. He always prefers to follow an insatiable musical curiosity rather than cash in on his unrivalled position. Perhaps, most significant of all, are his settings of traditional songs with guitar, which have influenced a generation of artists, including Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, on both sides of the Atlantic.
Thu 4th Apr 24 19:00
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Venue Type : Cafe
Fri 5th Apr 24 19:30
Bath, Somerset
Venue Type : Cabaret and Arts Centre
Sat 27th Apr 24 19:00
Durham, County Durham
Venue Type : Laundrette and Coffee Shop
Fri 7th Jun 24 19:00
Cliftonville, Kent
Venue Type : Hotel
Sat 8th Jun 24 19:00
Guildford, Surrey
Venue Type : Pub
Sat 22nd Jun 24 20:00- 23:00
Todmorden, West Yorkshire
Venue Type : Church