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Eliza Carthy is one of the most engaging performers of her generation. Twice nominated for the Mercury Prize and winner of innumerable other accolades over a 30 year career, Eliza has performed and recorded with a diverse array of artists including, Paul Weller, Richard Hawley, John Smith and Van Dyke Parks, Patrick Wolf and Peggy Seeger. More than most, Eliza Carthy has revitalised folk music and captured the most hardened of dissenters with intelligent, charismatic and boundary-crossing performance. Recently Eliza was honoured with a MBE for her amazing services to folk music.

Saul Rose was a long-time member of Waterson:Carthy, winning two BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and forming a duo with Eliza Carthy. The double album Red Rice, of which Saul was an integral part, was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 1998. More recently, Saul has joined Whapweasel, played in Ruth Notman?s band, and formed a duo with James Delarre (Mawkin). He is a founder member of new folk big band Eliza Carthy and The Wayward band.

David Delarre is a musician, composer and music educator. Through his work with the award-winning singer Eliza Carthy MBE, David has performed at a number of high profile venues across the UK and Europe. He has recently recorded sessions for BBC Radio 2, 3 and 4 and has also performed on BBC 1 for Jools Holland and BBC 1 Breakfast TV. His theatre credits include The Globe?s production of The Two Noble Kinsman and the Tony Award winning Broadway musical 'Hadestown.'

Conversations we?ve had before?????..is the first album that Eliza, Saul and David have recorded as a trio. It will feature a selection of traditional songs and tunes that they have all played together, but never before
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Support,Iona Lane, is a folk singer, songwriter and storyteller. Iona released her debut album 'Hallival' in 2022 to critical acclaim, reaching number 36 in the Folk Album Charts and airplay across the country including the folk shows on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio Scotland and BBC Radio Wales. 'Hallival' was listed #27 in FRUK's top albums of 2022. Iona's music draws inspiration from landscapes and the natural world, finding stories in rural locations of mythology, folklore and science and giving them new life in folk music. Accompanied by intricate guitar playing and the hypnotic tones of a shruti box, Iona's voice has been captivating audiences up and down the country.

"A real talent!" - Mark Radcliffe BBCR2 Folk Show

"Iona's lyrics and musical arrangements crackle with wide-eyed curiosity.? - Jude Rogers, The Guardian

Cask Ales, Pie and Peas and a Warm Welcome

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Billy Lane,

Old Town,

Hebden Bridge,

West Yorkshire,

England,

HX7 8RY.