Toby Hay and David Ian Roberts

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TOBY HAY -

Toby Hay is a guitar player and composer. Fascinated by the connection between landscape and music, he is inspired by the landscapes of the Cambrian Mountains where he lives, and is interested in the connection between improvisation and composition.
Toby has toured all over the UK & Ireland performing solo, or collaborating with other musicians. He is the founder of Cambrian Records.

“One of the finest guitarists of his generation.” — KLOF
“Magical work of vast melodic scope.” — RnR Magazine
“one of folk-rocks greatest modern names” — UNCUT

‘New Music for the 6 String Guitar’ is the 7th studio album from Radnorshire based guitarist Toby Hay. His debut in 2017 ‘The Gathering’, and 2018’s, ‘The Longest Day’, were both nominated for the Welsh Music Prize. This new album is a follow up to 2019’s ‘New Music For The 12 String Guitar’. Since then, he has released two collaborative albums, 2023’s self-titled ‘Jim Ghedi & Toby Hay’ released on the legendary Topic label, and 2024’s ‘After a Pause’, with Aidan Thorne, released on his own, Cambrian Records.

“These instrumentals are propelled by a restless breeziness that carries them beyond the familiar landscapes of folk…. A shimmering beauty.”— Uncut
“…prolific mid-Wales musician Toby Hay with yet another gorgeous release by the skilful guitarist”— The Guardian
"This is the sign of a master musician” Folk Radio
“Dreamy, elusive, and appears to have all the time in the world.” Songlines

DAVID IAN ROBERTS -
While always connected in spirit to the work of the great 20th century folk guitarists and singer-songwriters, with influences such as Nick Drake and Elliott Smith, David Ian Roberts' music can always be traced back to the solo guitar and vocal performance.
"A quiet masterpiece - one of the albums that I'll cherish in the future" Mark Radcliffe - BBC Radio 2
"An intimate performance of astounding artistry. RnR
"Beautiful and very hypnotic" Guy Garvey - BBC 6Music
"A quietly exceptional album" UNCUT