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"A luminary collaboration from the Leeds folk underground. Harpist and composer Georgie Buchanan and fiddler-songsmith Alana Middleton summon Celtic roots reveries inspired by mythology and nature – drink in their dazzling harmonies and lushly ornamented arrangements, with all tickets supporting Bristol Tree Craft’s community-centric nature activities."
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A gig on Thursday 16th October. The event starts at 19:00.
Stories in the Shavings concert series brought to you by Bristol Tree Craft.
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Bristol Tree Craft is a community organisation using nature-based craft activities to tackle poor mental health and encourage environmental stewardship. We run free-to-access programmes to empower young people at risk, refugees/asylum-seekers and adults recovering from addiction - in every case using the joys of being creative in nature to help them learn, connect and thrive.
All profits from these concerts directly support our work!
By booking a ticket to one of our gigs, you’re making a real difference to local communities.
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Following sell out shows in Leeds, London, Sheffield and Bristol after the release of her acclaimed 2023 debut album ‘Wise as a Fool’, Georgie Buchanan will embark on a special UK and Ireland tour in 2025 alongside Alana Middleton.
An unmissable collaboration between two stalwarts of the Leeds contemporary folk scene, together they craft expressive musical landscapes of acapella harmonies, shimmering instrumentals, and storytelling that speaks of a heartfelt connection with the natural world. They perform traditional songs, material from Georgie’s album ‘Wise as a Fool’ and co-written compositions, inspired by voyages to the Outer Hebrides, tales of ancient Celtic Goddesses and great singers from Peggy Seeger to Joni Mitchell.
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Location: Bristol Tree Craft CIC, Glenfrome Road, BS16 1BQ.
(detailed arrival instructions sent out before the gig to ticket holders)
Doors Open at 7:00PM
Starts at 8:00PM
Hearty Seasonal food will be available!
We will run a fully licensed bar supported by Bristol Beer Factory's Brew2Give scheme. Music session around the fire after the show, so (if you feel inclined) bring your instruments to join in the tunes!
Entry requirements: 16+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
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Bristol Tree Craft is a community organisation using nature-based craft activities to tackle poor mental health and encourage environmental stewardship. We run free-to-access programmes to empower young people at risk, refugees/asylum-seekers and adults recovering from addiction - in every case using the joys of being creative in nature to help them learn, connect and thrive.
All profits from these concerts directly support our work!
By booking a ticket to one of our gigs, you’re making a real difference to local communities.
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Following sell out shows in Leeds, London, Sheffield and Bristol after the release of her acclaimed 2023 debut album ‘Wise as a Fool’, Georgie Buchanan will embark on a special UK and Ireland tour in 2025 alongside Alana Middleton.
An unmissable collaboration between two stalwarts of the Leeds contemporary folk scene, together they craft expressive musical landscapes of acapella harmonies, shimmering instrumentals, and storytelling that speaks of a heartfelt connection with the natural world. They perform traditional songs, material from Georgie’s album ‘Wise as a Fool’ and co-written compositions, inspired by voyages to the Outer Hebrides, tales of ancient Celtic Goddesses and great singers from Peggy Seeger to Joni Mitchell.
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Location: Bristol Tree Craft CIC, Glenfrome Road, BS16 1BQ.
(detailed arrival instructions sent out before the gig to ticket holders)
Doors Open at 7:00PM
Starts at 8:00PM
Hearty Seasonal food will be available!
We will run a fully licensed bar supported by Bristol Beer Factory's Brew2Give scheme. Music session around the fire after the show, so (if you feel inclined) bring your instruments to join in the tunes!
Entry requirements: 16+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
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