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A gig on Friday 7th November. The event starts at 20:00.
Greenbank Folk Club Presents - Grace Smith Trio & Archie Churchill-Moss
Wielding the distinct voices of fiddle, concertina and double bass, the Grace Smith Trio brings together three like-minded musicians to create one dynamic and expressive musical dialogue.
Acclaimed fiddle and viola player Grace Smith is joined by Sam Partridge (Concertina, Electric Guitar) and Bevan Morris (Double Bass) in this innovative ensemble, which offers a fresh take on folk.
Drawing deeply from tradition, whilst also expanding their repertoire with new melodies of their own, the Grace Smith Trio explores the boundaries of what folk can be. Bellows, bow and bass come together to mesmerising effect, with music that will stay with you long after you finish listening.
Their new album, Overleaf, is out now - supported by Help Musicians UK.
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Archie Churchill-Moss’s journey through the musical landscape is one of rich collaboration and unwavering commitment to the diatonic button accordion — a craft that has earned him widespread acclaim and reverence.
A pioneer in combining folk music with live electronics and a celebrated composer, Archie’s innovative approach seamlessly blends traditional idioms with contemporary composition. His keen attention to modern influences has enabled him to create soundscapes that expand the horizons of folk music. His music has resonated widely, receiving multiple plays on Sky Arts, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 3.
Archie's career as a session musician is a testament to his versatility and skill. He has collaborated with esteemed folk and traditional artists such as Seth Lakeman, Sam Sweeney, Cara Dillon, Jim Moray, Eliza Carthy, Blair Dunlop, Sam Kelly, and Sam Carter.
Outside the ‘folk-sphere’, Archie has worked on projects with world-renowned Welsh opera singer Sir Bryn Terfel, and has received performance credits alongside Sting, Patrick Rimes, and Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends. These collaborations have led to appearances on S4C, BBC, and Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch.
In recent years, Archie has focused on his solo performance. His debut solo album, PH(R)ASE (Slowworm Records, 2023), earned him the support slot for Norwich-based contemporary jazz trio, Mammal Hands.
Archie Churchill-Moss is ensuring that the vibrant legacy of English folk music continues to thrive in both contemporary and future contexts.
Greenbank Folk Club is committed to developing our access & inclusion in every aspect of what we do. Please get in touch if you have any particular access needs or would like to make a suggestion for how we can do things better in the future. We encourage you to fill out our survey after each event so we can hear your thoughts - QR code available in the venue.
£10 and £15 tickets are available in advance - tickets on the door will be £18. We strongly advise that you book in advance if you'd like to attend as we cannot guarantee there will be door tickets available if the event sells out.
Please tell your friends and share this event - live music and dancing only takes place with the support of the community around us.
We would like to thank our partner projects, The Greenbank, EFDSS (English Folk Dance and Song Society) and Arts Council England for their support in this project.
This event will take place at St Anne's Church, Easton, Bristol and will be seated with some standing space. Seats are unallocated, first come first serve.
Notice to wheelchair & mobility scooter users - we have ramp access to the venue if needed and can reserve you a space at the front (we advise that you arrive promptly). It is worth noting that St Anne's Church doesn't currently have proper disabled toilets available. There is a toilet available on level access but it is a fairly small, standard cubicle without much turning space. We are working with St Anne's Church to address this problem for the future.
We also keep the lighting fairly low during the shows which can hinder mobility for some people. If this will be a problem for you please get in touch ahead of the show and we'll see what we can do to help.
No strobe effects will be used during the show but stage haze will be used as part of the lighting system. Stage haze cannot affect your lungs or voice but has been raised in the past as something worth mentioning prior to the event.
https://www.instagram.com/greenbankfolkclub/
linktr.ee/greenbankfolkclub
Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)
Wielding the distinct voices of fiddle, concertina and double bass, the Grace Smith Trio brings together three like-minded musicians to create one dynamic and expressive musical dialogue.
Acclaimed fiddle and viola player Grace Smith is joined by Sam Partridge (Concertina, Electric Guitar) and Bevan Morris (Double Bass) in this innovative ensemble, which offers a fresh take on folk.
Drawing deeply from tradition, whilst also expanding their repertoire with new melodies of their own, the Grace Smith Trio explores the boundaries of what folk can be. Bellows, bow and bass come together to mesmerising effect, with music that will stay with you long after you finish listening.
Their new album, Overleaf, is out now - supported by Help Musicians UK.
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Archie Churchill-Moss’s journey through the musical landscape is one of rich collaboration and unwavering commitment to the diatonic button accordion — a craft that has earned him widespread acclaim and reverence.
A pioneer in combining folk music with live electronics and a celebrated composer, Archie’s innovative approach seamlessly blends traditional idioms with contemporary composition. His keen attention to modern influences has enabled him to create soundscapes that expand the horizons of folk music. His music has resonated widely, receiving multiple plays on Sky Arts, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 3.
Archie's career as a session musician is a testament to his versatility and skill. He has collaborated with esteemed folk and traditional artists such as Seth Lakeman, Sam Sweeney, Cara Dillon, Jim Moray, Eliza Carthy, Blair Dunlop, Sam Kelly, and Sam Carter.
Outside the ‘folk-sphere’, Archie has worked on projects with world-renowned Welsh opera singer Sir Bryn Terfel, and has received performance credits alongside Sting, Patrick Rimes, and Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends. These collaborations have led to appearances on S4C, BBC, and Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch.
In recent years, Archie has focused on his solo performance. His debut solo album, PH(R)ASE (Slowworm Records, 2023), earned him the support slot for Norwich-based contemporary jazz trio, Mammal Hands.
Archie Churchill-Moss is ensuring that the vibrant legacy of English folk music continues to thrive in both contemporary and future contexts.
Greenbank Folk Club is committed to developing our access & inclusion in every aspect of what we do. Please get in touch if you have any particular access needs or would like to make a suggestion for how we can do things better in the future. We encourage you to fill out our survey after each event so we can hear your thoughts - QR code available in the venue.
£10 and £15 tickets are available in advance - tickets on the door will be £18. We strongly advise that you book in advance if you'd like to attend as we cannot guarantee there will be door tickets available if the event sells out.
Please tell your friends and share this event - live music and dancing only takes place with the support of the community around us.
We would like to thank our partner projects, The Greenbank, EFDSS (English Folk Dance and Song Society) and Arts Council England for their support in this project.
This event will take place at St Anne's Church, Easton, Bristol and will be seated with some standing space. Seats are unallocated, first come first serve.
Notice to wheelchair & mobility scooter users - we have ramp access to the venue if needed and can reserve you a space at the front (we advise that you arrive promptly). It is worth noting that St Anne's Church doesn't currently have proper disabled toilets available. There is a toilet available on level access but it is a fairly small, standard cubicle without much turning space. We are working with St Anne's Church to address this problem for the future.
We also keep the lighting fairly low during the shows which can hinder mobility for some people. If this will be a problem for you please get in touch ahead of the show and we'll see what we can do to help.
No strobe effects will be used during the show but stage haze will be used as part of the lighting system. Stage haze cannot affect your lungs or voice but has been raised in the past as something worth mentioning prior to the event.
https://www.instagram.com/greenbankfolkclub/
linktr.ee/greenbankfolkclub
Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)
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