CAMBRIDGE: The Hall, King's College

Sunday 4th December, 2022

6:45pm

Event information

One of the most exciting collaborations on today’s folk scene, Knight and Spiers, will be performing a unique concert in the magnificent setting of the Hall at King’s College, Cambridge.

Every so often, pioneers emerge whose imaginative approach to playing traditional music causes people to sit up and listen. Peter Knight and John Spiers (whilst hardly qualifying as 'emerging' artists) are one such example. Their latest album ‘Both in a Tune’ has received outstanding critical acclaim, and was named as one of the ‘10 Best New Albums from Around the World’ by the influential music journal, SONGLINES.

While Peter Knight, as part of Steeleye Span’s classic 1970s line-up, helped invent a brand of folk rock that is still influential today, John Spiers as co-founder of the almighty Bellowhead has had an equally profound impact on the landscape of traditional music over the last two decades.

Having first come together as a ‘one off’ gig at FolkEast in 2016, the duo has developed into one of the most thrilling exponents of traditional music, always consciously respectful of their heritage but not afraid to bend the rules.

It’s largely through touring as a duo that they’ve been able to explore what has become an extraordinary partnership, giving them the confidence to record their latest studio album, Both in a Tune. It’s an exquisite collection that makes use of well-known traditional pieces, repurposing them as jumping-off points into the most enchanting exploration.

The pairing of violin and melodeon is not a new one, but in the hands of Knight and Spiers, improvisation and invention meet the listener at every turn. Together they have created a musical document that resonates with history, but also something that should inspire future generations of musicians to engage with Britain’s folk dancing heritage, and the beautiful, mysterious tunes that can be found within that heritage.

These uniquely gifted musicians make a sublime pairing, and create a live performance to be remembered for a long time.

FolkEast in association with King's College, Cambridge are delighted to bring Knight & Spiers to the Hall for a special, winter concert.

All profits from the concert will be donated to the College’s Student Welfare and Mental Health Fund.

Sunday 4th December Arrival details

We look forward to seeing you tonight, Sunday 4th December, for the Knight & Spiers Festival concert in the The Hall at King's College Cambridge.

Please arrive at King's College via the main entrance on King's Parade (postcode CB2 1ST). Doors will open at 6.45pm.

There is no parking at the College but the nearest car park is a short walk away at the Grande Arcade. Please see the Cambridge City Council's website for more details,

The performance will begin at 7:30pm and finish around 9:30pm. There will be one interval of twenty minutes.

All proceeds from tonight's performance will support the College’s Student Welfare and Mental Health Fund.

We hope you have a most enjoyable evening!