Folk rock with The Albion Band at Exeter Corn Exchange

Mary Youlden
Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 1:18pm

With a history stretching back forty years, The Albion Band has seen some of the great names in English Folk appear in its ranks, from Martin Carthy to Show of Hands' Phil Beer. The Fortieth anniversary of the band's founding sparked the idea of a revamped, new line- up bringing together some of the finest talent in folk music from a new generation of performers.

Under the watchful eye of founder member Ashley Hutchings, the baton is passed on to his son Blair Dunlop (Guitar & Vocals) along with five of England's most promising musicians; Gavin Davenport (Guitar & Vocals), Tom Wright (Drums & Vocals), Katriona Gilmore (Fiddle & Vocals), Tim Yates (Bass & Melodeon) and Benjamin Trott (Electric Guitar).

This new line-up recaptures the spirit of The Albion Band's heyday with a rockier, edgier approach to traditional English folk music. With their highly acclaimed album "The Vice of The People" this new line-up takes the unique character of classic era Albion Band and fuses it with award winning song writing and a contemporary rock and indie vibe, this is the new sound of 21st century English Folk-Rock.

Their live show has prompted people to suggest they are "the best lineup since Rise Up Like The Sun".

8pm, tickets £14

Box office: 01392 665938

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Venue

Exeter Corn Exchange

Event Date

Sunday, November 25, 2012 - 1:00pm

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