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Naomi Bedford is an English roots singer from Brighton. Her debut album, ?Tales From the Weeping Willow?, highlighting her passion for folk and country styles, was released in 2011 to an overwhelmingly positive reaction and was described by Andy Gill of the Independent as ?both brilliant and original in equal parts?. She has released two subsequent solo albums to great critical acclaim and featured in many end of year Best Of lists including Mojo, The Guardian and fRoots Magazine. Naomi has performed regularly around the UK, reinforcing her growing reputation within the folk/roots community.

In recent years she has focused on a series of folk and country albums alongside her musical partner Paul Simmonds. Paul has been the songwriter and mandolin/guitarist with English folk rock institution The Men They Couldn?t Hang since 1984, he has recorded over 15 albums on major labels, toured the world twice and appeared at most major festivals including supports to David Bowie, Van Morrison and The Pogues. His songs have featured in documentaries, TV shows, adverts, trails and also in academic courses and dissertations.

Their latest undertaking is ?Singing It All Back Home?, an album of Appalachian ballads. The project, inspired by meetings with Shirley Collins, is produced by and features Folk Award winner Ben Walker. This is no museum piece; in keeping with the folk tradition, the songs have been revised and re invigorated whilst staying true to the heart of the stories. The album moulds influences from England, Scotland and South East USA to stir the great melting pot of folk and roots styles and has been described by Ian Anderson, editor of fRoots as ?21st century folk music?.

This is potent music, exciting and emotional. With new arrangements by Paul and the power of Naomi?s evocative voice, these legendary songs continue their transatlantic voyage around the stages of the UK and beyond. A memorable evening not to be missed.

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High Street,

Bromley,

Greater London,

England,

TN14 5PQ.