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Gig review: SPIERS & BODEN – Oxford Playhouse, Sunday 5 June 2022

First time on stage at the Oxford Playhouse for John Spiers and Jon Boden, and also the first time inside this smart theatre for this reviewer. Playing to a home crowd (Spiers and Boden met in Oxford) is always a … Continue reading
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Tagged Bellohwhead, fiddle, folk, gig, instrumental, John Spiers, Jon Boden, melodeon, Oxford Playhouse, review, Sunday 5 June 2022, traditional
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Album review: SPIERS & BODEN – Fallow Ground

Hudson Records [Release date 17.09.21] By the time John Spiers & Jon Boden had hung up their highly regarded hats as the Spiers & Boden duo in 2014 they had earned a place in the hearts of the folk audience … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Bellowhead, fiddle, folk, Gigspanner, Hudson Records, John Spiers, Jon Boden, review, traditional music
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Quick plays: KIRSTY MERRYN, TOM KITCHING, GRACES COLLIDE

KIRSTY MERRYN Our Bright Night [Release date 24.04.20] Kirsty Merryn has only been on the folk scene for a few years, yet already she has been making a name for herself with glowing reviews for her debut album and supporting … Continue reading