On Saturday, November 12, Peter Knight’s Gigspanner bring their spellbinding mix of folk, rock and European traditional music to The Witham, Barnard Castle.
Hailed as one of the pioneers of British folk and roots music scene, Peter Knight’s Gigspanner are transforming traditional folk song with the release of their most recent album, Layers of Ages, and UK tour.
As an ex-member of 70s folk-rock group, Steel-Eye Span, virtuoso fiddler Peter Knight, is now recognised as one of the trail blazers in blending a multitude of styles to bring folk music to a new audience.
The evening promises a multicultural treat of Cajun, French, Eastern European and Cuban influences with flawless guitar skills by band members Roger Flack and percussion by Vincent Salzfaas.
Layers of Ages has received a host of impressive reviews described as “a glorious musical tour de force” and “an absolute gem” with a listing on The Telegraph’s Best Album of 2015.
Maddy Sutton, audience development officer at The Witham, said: “I can’t stop listening to Gigspanner’s album collection.
“This band have incredible musicianship and an exquisite sound.
“If you are a fan of Fairport Convention and atmospheric, acoustic music, this is the gig for you.
“The trio manage to bring together such skill and beautiful melodies with toe-tapping rhythms and a rustic backdrop, it’s a captivating combination.”
To book tickets and find out more information, The Witham is open 10am–4pm, Tuesday to Saturday.
Alternatively go online to www.thewitham.org.uk or call the box office on 01833 631107.
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