Firelight Trio set to brighten the winter nights in Dorset
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Hailing from Scotland, the acclaimed Firelight Trio play European folk music that is evocative, inventive, and endlessly exciting. Following previous sell-out tours, the band returns to Dorset this November for a three-night tour Dorset with as part of the programme by local charity Artsreach.
“Scottish folkies fashion a medley marvel that is deeply expressive, impressively virtuosic and cheekily sardonic, all in perfect measure” ★★★★ Songlines
With over 25 years of experience as professional musicians in bands including Moishe’s Bagel, Gavin Marwick’s Journeyman and more, Firelight Trio’s repertoire is built upon a bedrock of European folk music, encompassing both traditional material and superb original compositions which are strongly influenced by the band members’ individual, diverse and broad musical experience.
Combining the many gifts of Phil Alexander’s accordion, Gavin Marwick’s fiddle (Fatea instrumentalist of the year 2023) and Ruth Morris’s Swedish nyckelharpa, Firelight Trio weave a rich tapestry of lively Swedish polskas and Scottish reels, lilting French waltzes, toe tapping klezmer, dazzling original tunes and more.
“Top-calibre trio with grace, energy and playfulness” Folk Radio UK
See Firelight Trio live in concert in Winterborne Stickland (01258 881329) on Friday 21 November, Burton Bradstock (01308 897403) on Saturday 22 November, and Cerne Abbas (07823 778758) on Sunday 23 November. Tickets and full details are available online at www.artsreach.co.uk
Ahead of the concerts in Winterborne Stickland and Burton Bradstock, there is also the chance to join Firelight Trio and their resident dance expert Ruth Morris for a lively and enjoyable Balfolk dance workshop. Ruth will guide you through some wonderful European dances such as the Chapeloise, Mazurka, and Schottishe, with live accompaniment from Firelight Trio. Open to everyone, all ages, and no previous experience required! Places limited and booking is advised.
Booking information
Fri 21 Nov, 7:30pm. Winterborne Stickland Pamela Hambro Hall. 01258 881329
Sat 22 Nov, 7:30pm. Burton Bradstock Village Hall. 01308 897403
Sun 23 Nov, 7:30pm. Cerne Abbas Village Hall. 07823 778758