Andy Turner Oxfordshire, UK
Traditional English music sung and played with conviction
A fine singer of traditional songs,
and a leading exponent of the anglo-concertina.
Member of Oxfordshire group Magpie Lane and dance bands Geckoes, Chameleons and Oxford NAGS. He performs solo, and in a duo with fiddle-player Mat Green. He has also worked with Chris Wood, the Oyster Band and the Mellstock Band.
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Andy Turner recommends:
Three Quarter Time
by Magpie Lane
"a further quintessential expression of Englishness and musical and vocal excellence.." David Kidman in Living Tradition Guests include Jackie Oates, Paul Sartin and John Spiers.
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"a wonderful programme of songs and tunes suitable for winter and the Christmas season..." Barry Goodman in Shire Folk Released to celebrate 25 years of Magpie Lane.
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The first Geckoes album. This was recorded over one weekend, with all 6 musicians playing in one room, and as a result comes closest to capturing the excitement of a live gig.
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Nick Hart Sings Eight English Folk Songs
by Nick Hart
supported by 7 fans who also own “Scan Tester’s / The Troublesome Cossack”
a few years ago when I was starting to develop an interest in english folk, this album was one of the first to really grab me. hart's voice has such warmth and character, and his song choices are always spot on.
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Rakes and Misfits
by Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne
supported by 6 fans who also own “Scan Tester’s / The Troublesome Cossack”
lovely sounds!! I get lost in the melodious swirls and stories
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Ship To Shore
by Richard Thompson
The legendary Richard Thompson's new solo album exemplifies his many musical paths, from pop and cabaret to jazz to traditional folk.
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