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Martin Carthy live at Rosslyn Court
Presented by: Rosslyn Court| 0 | MARGATE: Rosslyn Court |
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| P | Thursday 8th December, 2022 |
| N | 7:00pm |
Event information
What can I say about Martin Carthy?- that he is an English folk singer and guitarist who has remained one of the most influential figures in British traditional music, inspiring contemporaries such as Bob Dylan and Paul Simon,[1] and later artists such as Richard Thompson, since he emerged as a young musician in the early days of the folk revival in the UK during the 1960’s and 1970’s...
...That he a folk icon... one of the most talented men ever...possibly the nicest person you may ever meet.
He sings compelling traditional folk songs with an instantly recognisable guitar style.
If you like folk even only a little bit, you will love this concert.
Martin Carthy
Lifetime Achievement Award – BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2014
For more than 50 years Martin Carthy has been one of folk music's greatest innovators, one of its best loved, most enthusiastic and, at times, most quietly controversial of figures. His skill, stage presence and natural charm have won him many admirers, not only from within the folk scene, but also far beyond it.
Trailblazing musical partnerships with, amongst others, Steeleye Span, Dave Swarbrick and his award-winning wife (Norma Waterson) and daughter Eliza Carthy have resulted in more than 40 albums, but Martin has only recorded 10 solo albums, of which the much anticipated Waiting for Angels (Topic TSCD527) was the latest. Whether in the folk clubs (which he continues to champion), on the concert stage or making TV appearances (he was the subject of the acclaimed `Originals' music documentary strand on BBC 2) - there are few roles that Martin Carthy hasn't played.
He's a ballad singer, a ground-breaking acoustic and electric-guitarist and an authoritative interpreter of newly composed material. He always prefers to follow an insatiable musical curiosity rather than cash in on his unrivalled position. Perhaps, most significant of all, are his settings of traditional songs with guitar, which have influenced a generation of artists, including Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, on both sides of the Atlantic.
`Arguably the greatest English folk song performer, writer, collector and editor of them all' Q Magazine
‘Carthy is a master of the ballad of substance, songs that tell stories, whether they are traditional, his own or from contemporary writers.’ The Telegraph
Martin Carthy
Expect a cosy, friendly, seated venue on one level with air con, good ventilation and a sense of humour. You will be entered for the raffle and may win a CD or a "Who gives a Crap " loo roll. Form an orderly queue please.
There's also a bar. And cake. Did I mention cake?
The first hour only is livestreamed on www.rosslyncourt.co/concerts
Please donate to Martin if you can using the link given during the concert.
What a wonderful winter treat.
Venue information
MARGATE: Rosslyn Court| 0 | 62 Sweyn Rd Cliftonville Margate CT9 2DD |
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| > | www.rosslyncourt.com |
| ! | 01843 449531 |
| ` | Rosslyn Court is an independent small venue dedicated to excellent live acoustic music. There is a micro bar and also hot and cold drinks with cake. The venue is all on one level and has an accessible toilet. |
