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Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer
This Anglo-German duo hail from Staffordshire, although Karen is originally from Stuttgart, Germany.
In the last five years they have spread their wings very successfully into the British and European folk and festival scene and perform in theatres, village halls, folk clubs and of course at festivals throughout the UK. Festival appearances in the UK include Beardy Folk Festival, Great British Folk Festival, Celtic Connections (DKOS), Acoustic Festival of Britain and many more. They tour annually in Southern Ireland and Germany - and in 2019 they embarked on their first tour of New Zealand and Western Australia.

Their albums have received glowing reviews in folk and music industry magazines (e.g., Acoustic Magazine, Folk North West, The Living Tradition, Stirrings Magazine, Folker, Folk Monthly). Their latest album 'Auf Wiedersehen, Me Duck' and their latest single releases have also been enjoying considerable airplay in Europe, the U.S and Australia.
This internationally touring pair is so irresistible!
Acclaimed for their image provoking song writing, expressive vocals and authentic musicianship, they are frequently recalled for their warmth, humour and their remarkable ability to engage with their audience. Karen?s natural theatricality and life affirming playful energy compliment charmingly with Paul?s calm geniality and combined they magically turn a great performance into a real event.
For more information about Paul and Karen and pictures see their website - https://www.paulwalkermusic.co.uk

Esther Brennan and Ian Buchanan
Esther Brennan is well known as vocalist for the Jake Legg Jug Band, her appearances with the Boat Band any many other musical collaborations.
Esther will be performing with Ian Buchanan, the Dobro player extraordinaire and other half of their wonderful Brennan & Buchanan Duo.
Esther Brennan is a singer, songwriter, artist, and mother, based in North Staffordshire, she is a regular singer with the Boat band, and has played several folk festivals across the UK, including Croissant Neuf stage at Glastonbury Festival.

Leek Peace Choir
(Formerly known as The Peace through Folk Choir) founded in 2014
The choir has performed at several folk festivals as well as many local events and has recorded 2 albums and 2 DVD?s. From 2014 to 2018 the choir took part in a series of three-day Folk Gatherings, culminating in an event which marked the centenary of the end of World War One.
See videos of performances
Peace Through Folk Concert September 2018 www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHLAgHm0lL0
'Reconciliation' and 'Only Remembered' - Two songs from The Peace through Folk Choir with
Coope, Boyes and Simpson May 11th 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKhjwO5Geno
Leek Peace Choir website https://leekpeacechoir.uk

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Foxlowe Arts Centre is a community run arts centre for the people of Leek and The Staffordshire Moorlands.

Leek’s arts centre is housed in the historic building, Foxlowe, at the top of Leek’s market place.

Foxlowe Arts Centre opened its doors in December 2011 and has already gained a strong following from the local community and is attracting attention from further afield as well. Funded by individuals’ pledges, donations and trading proceeds and with the majority of the staff volunteering, this is truly a community arts centre for the people of Leek and the Staffordshire Moorlands.

With a popular café, bar, gallery, live performance space for music, drama, comedy, talks and a cinema, the Foxlowe Arts Centre has rapidly established a reputation as the go to place in Leek.

Foxlowe arts centre has limited parking at the back of the building for permit holders and disabled users only. Some workshops will include a parking permit spaces are available. To access the car park follow parking signs on Stockwell Street signed ‘P Short Stay, Council Offices’ and turn left after the first parking bays – this is the entrance to Foxlowe arts centre car park for permit holders, disabled users and others with permission e.g. workshop attendees.

Market Place,

Leek,

Staffordshire,

England,

ST13 6AD.

01538 386112