Philip Taylor

The BCAC concerts are back with a bang on Saturday 24th October with the incredible music of Wise Woman, supported by Nina Harris. Prepare to be entertained. Performing in the unique atmosphere of St John's Church, Bamford, the event brings together two of the finest folk and contemporary music acts of the present day. Ticket details out soon. "YOU GUYS ABSOLUTELY ROCK"BBC Radio 3 Blending ancient folk traditions with a bold contemporary flair (Tradfolk), Wise Woman bring a heady collision of...

The Sette of Odde Volumes are a trio local to the Hope Valley, who have been writing and performing songs together for over ten years. Combining guitar, bass, strings, piano, and vocal harmonies, their narrative-rich, eclectic songs invite you into a world of tall tales and curious characters, evoking the beauty in the small things and the fantastical in the everyday. Sportlight Nights at The Anglers Rest are free entry, but we pass a collection around to support the singers and bands. If you...

One of the main principles behind the ethos of the BCAC is to give local musicians and singers a platform to perform, but in this case, Seb Stone has already surpassed the need for a platform, he has built a four-lane bridge to where he is bound in the world of folk music. Seb Stone is a traditional singer, whistle player and uilleann piper from the Peak District. After graduating from Royal Holloway University in 2022, with singing lessons at the Royal Academy of Music, he won both the...