Event

Jeff Warner and Alex Cumming

Jeff Warner is among the nations foremost performer/interpreters of traditional music. His songs from the lumber camps, fishing villages and mountain tops of America connect 21st century audiences with the everyday livesand artistryof 19th century Americans. "Providing more than just rich entertainment, Jeff will leave you with a deeper appreciation of the land you live in" (Caffé Lena, Saratoga, NY). His songs, rich in local history and a sense of place, bring us the latest news from the distant past.

Alex Cumming started to learn Piano Accordion when he was 6 years old and has now become a regular on the English folk scene as an Accordionist, Singer and Ceilidh Caller. As well as performing with Nicola Beazley, Alex performs and records with vocal quartet, The Teacups, BBC Folk Award Nominee Ange Hardy, up and coming band KARA and ceilidh band Dyer:Cumming's. Alex has performed across the country at many top festivals, folk clubs and venues as well as appearing on BBCs Edwardian Farm, BBC Radio 2, and hosting his own folk show on Newcastle Student Radio which is now a regular podcast. (www.folkpod.org)