Description

Brian Peters is a leading English folk singer, and an outstanding multi-instrumentalist on squeezeboxes and strings. He?s one of the country?s best exponents of the anglo-concertina, and plays melodeon (button accordion) and guitar to a high standard. Brian?s repertoire is based around old songs of pirates, highwaymen and star-crossed lovers, and ancient ballads of murder and sorcery thrown together with instrumentals from reels to ragtime. Onstage he?s full of energy and humour, and loves to entertain.

Brian has played most of the major folk festivals in Britain and performed all over the world, including regular tours of the USA and appearances at major festivals in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. He has recorded several acclaimed CDs.

?One of the best English singers and musicians on the folk club and festival scene.? English Dance & Song

?Excellent songs performed to a high standard?. magnificent instrumental playing.? The Living Tradition

?A singer, guitarist and melodeon player of rare ability?. one of the very best performers in the field of English traditional song and music.?

Dirty Linen (USA)

Website: www.brian-peters.co.uk

Description

Spring Bank,

New Mills,

Derbyshire,

England,

SK22 4BH.