The Performers (continued).
Bill Caddick
Black
Country-born Bill Caddick is, beyond doubt, one of the finest songwriters of his
generation and many of his songs, such as John O’ Dreams, have become folk
classics. He is a fine singer, plays a mean 12 string guitar and he sings his
songs with warmth, passion and commitment.
Bill was a founder member of the legendary folk-rock band The Home Service and a
member of the Albion Band for many years. Bill is also performing at the
festival with All Blacked Up.
All Blacked Up
All
Blacked Up are one of the country's premier ceilidh bands with their driving,
full-bodied yet eminently danceable music. After twenty-five years playing great
dance music together, they have really learnt the trick of mixing acoustic and
electric instruments without overpowering the dancer. All Blacked Up bring jazz
and R&B to an infectious, traditional English groove.
Brooks Williams
With
bluesy finger-picking, soaring bottleneck slide and fancy flat-picking, together
with his warm, soulful voice, it is not surprising that Brooks Williams is known
as one of America's musical treasures. His unique combination of traditional and
self penned music is rooted in the blues and is as fresh and original as any
music you are likely to hear. Brooks Williams is one of the most entertaining
and engaging performers on the circuit today and is one of the finest guitar
player you'll see grace a stage. Over the years Brooks Williams has recorded 17
CDs and has toured frequently throughout North America and the British Isles and
has played most of the big festivals.
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Flossie Malavialle
Flossie
Malavialle had been singing for years in France before she came across on a
teacher exchange to the North East and wowed everybody with her sensational
voice, her gutsy guitar style, eclectic repertoire and Franglais patter. She
intrigues listeners with her quaint French-Geordie accent and charms them with
her stories and ready laughter, yet it’s her singing that bowls them over. Her
repertoire is very open as she likes all sorts of different music genres but,
whatever the style, she sings every song with such skill and commitment and with
beauty and clarity. Flossie has recorded 6 excellent albums to date which cover
a repertoire from Brel and Piaf, through the best contemporary songwriters, to
Trad and Blues.