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Avocet

A musical trio from Scotland, based in Glasgow. Drawing inspiration from both the psychedelic folk scene alive in Britain during the 1960's and 70's, and free form blues, they create their own compositions on harp, guitar, double bass and vocals. Their music has been compared to that of artists like Nick Drake, Pentangle, and John Martyn.
Signed to Mink Records in 2017, they travelled to the Netherlands to record their debut record at the Abbey Road Institute in Amsterdam. They have performed on BBC Scotland, and at an array of festivals and venues including Celtic Connections and Eden Festival. They were the Danny Kyle Celtic Connections Award winners in 2017.
The trio released their debut single 'Causeway' in 2018. The track received critical acclaim from platforms like Folk Radio UK, and was placed in a number of Spotify playlists. Their full debut record 'Borrowed Seed' was released in 2018, at The Poetry Club in Glasgow. Folk Radio UK said: 'Listening to the album several times I find I am picking out different sounds, different things each time, building up a rich image to match'. The trio played an array of festivals and venues following their release and are quickly gaining an army of
The wistful combination of instrumentation and compositions touched us all...some of my closest friends were in Pentangle and a comparison is not out of place... a very special group Ralph McTell

Exploring the lack of boundaries between blues, folk and jazz, is of a noble heritage. Avocet are pushing this heritage forward in exciting and imaginative ways that deserve more than just a passing hearing. Stop and listen. FRUK

It may be modern but the roots of this sound lay far back in time, or at least over half a century...Listening to the album several times I find I am picking out different sounds, different things each time, building up a rich image to match. - Richard Hollingum, FRUK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GYHml7izhQ

https://www.mink-records.com/index.php/artists/avocet/

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57 Hyde Street,

Winchester,

Hampshire,

England,

SO23 7DY.