The Candlelit Sessions at Patchwork Studios are a unique and intimate way to experience a curated selection of homegrown talent from across the Southwest. Attracting emerging artists and established names alike to our humble home on the Cornish hillside, this monthly musical offering is curated by Alex Hart.
The Candlelit Sessions at Patchwork Studios are a unique and intimate way to experience a curated selection of homegrown talent from across the Southwest. Attracting emerging artists and established names alike to our humble home on the Cornish hillside, this monthly musical offering is curated by Alex Hart.
THE “ Titan of Twang “ and the “ Concertina Crooner” team up in a dynamic new folk/acoustic duo .
GEOFF LAKEMAN, patriarch of a folk dynasty - as dad of Seth, Sean and Sam and father-in-law of Cara Dillon and Kathryn Roberts - teases English and Irish folk, Americana and jazz songs out of his vintage duet concertina.
ROB MURCH brings the wow factor to the banjo, with his unique, punchy fingerstyle playing.
Both live on Dartmoor, so it was inevitable they’d gang-up musically. Expect self-written and West Country songs, rattling folk tunes and foot-stomping ragtime and cakewalk riffs.
Rob’s percussive finger-ballet up and down the fret board of his 100 year-old instrument is mesmerising.He’s revered throughout the UK for his long-time work with the renowned Dartmoor Pixie Band and The Watch trio.
After 50 years as a journalist music-loving Geoff recorded his debut CD ,”After All These Years” at the age of 69, which garnered four and five-star reviews and national radio airplay.He’s acclaimed for his “ masterful” playing of the rare Crane duet concertina and his “ rich, melodic voice.”
The duo’s relaxed yet sparkling stage presence together is bubbling with the “feel -good” factor.
Between them Geoff and Rob have performed at festivals all over the UK and abroad, theatres, arts centres and folk clubs. They are equally at ease in venues large or small.
Live Review - Everyman Folk Concert - Suffolk:
'Wow – a scintillating performance from Geoffrey Lakeman (Crane duet concertina, tenor vocals) and Rob Murch (banjo) at the Everyman Folk Club last night. Each a master of his vintage instrument, their creative arrangements of songs and adventurous tunes – old and new – were well balanced with humorous anecdotes. Thank you both for an excellent and joyous evening of folk, ragtime and Americana; it certainly was foot-stomping.'
PLUS SUPPORT PAUL ARMER:
With a voice and perspective that seems beyond his 27 years, and a collection of honest, heartfelt songs that mirror and connect with an audience, Paul Armer is an Americana singer-songwriter that deserves to be heard.
Taking inspiration from the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Billy Strings, Johnny Cash and Sturgill Simpson, his sound resides where these influences meet.
Camping is available separately via Maker Camp website.
Our Tavern within the venue is open until late, dishing out all the finest local tipples to keep you hydrated!
See you up the hill
DO NOT MISS THIS
Camping is available separately via Maker Camp website. Our Tavern within the venue is open until late, dishing out all the finest local tipples to keep you hydrated, plus if we’re lucky, Garrison Gallery will be serving up a storm of cocktails within their magical art-adorned walls next door. Oscallys Food Wagon will be cooking up top homemade scran to keep your bellies full until 9pm over by the campsite entrance, and The Canteen opens at 9:30am for coffee and breakfast.
See you up the hill 🌞