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WILDGOOSE: ENGLISH FOLK AND OTHER TRADITIONAL ACOUSTIC MUSIC
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MISALLIANCE: FORTUNE MY FOE
(Mainly traditional tunes and songs from the Renaissance: male and female vocals, whistles, recorder, crumhorn, percussion, mandola, mandolins, guitar, keyboards)

Cat. No. WGS 273 CD

'...we seem to have delight all the way with Misalliance offering some lovely pieces... The song list is fascinating for its source variations and an object lesson to those who take no interest in albums which don't offer familiar material.......you'll be a long time tiring of hearing this album; it will leave you feeling good and wanting more. The trio are happiest with their instrumentals and they have a love of their work which is impossible to pretend.' Folk On magazine, UK


The album features tunes and songs from the UK and France dating from the 16th Century onwards. Some lovely instrumental pieces. The band includes Tony Hooper, formerly with The Strawbs.



HECTOR GILCHRIST AND LIZ THOMPSON (SELKIE) WITH BILL EDDIE: THE LEA RIG
(The songs of Robert Burns: male and female vocals, fiddle, guitar, with guests on bagpipes, cello, string bass, whistles accordion, midi keyboard)

Cat. No. WGS 274 CD

'a gentle offering from Hector and Liz (better known as the duo, Selkie) with the aid of some delicate instrumental work from Bill Eddie, Tony Hooper, Chris Bartram, Paul Hutchinson, Doug Bailey, Fran Wood and Chris Thomson. This is delightful.' Folk on November magazine, UK

'one of the best I've heard .. Although there are some oft repeated titles on the album, the singers have taken care to include some more rare items from the writer's huge repertoire .. the whole effort is a delight.' Folk Diary, UK


Hector Gilchrist is a long-standing performer of Burn's work. With Liz Thomson, whose knowledge of traditional and contemporary Scottish folk is extensive, he sings as the duo Selkie, known for their sensitive and easy style. Bill Eddie's fiddle playing ranges from Scots music with the Aberdeen Strathspey and Reel Society to classical music with the University Symphony Orchestra and jazz with Jazz Avec and French connection.

Amongst the many excellent musicians joining Selkie on this album is a rare appearance by Doug Bailey from WildGoose.



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BELSHAZZAR'S FEAST: ONE TOO MANY
(Traditional English and European folk with diverse influences: instrumental, some male vocals, oboe, violin, whistle, accordion, with guests on double bass, harmonica, percussion, hurdy gurdy, string ensemble, brass ensemble)

Cat. No. WGS 276 CD

'superb musicians who have already mastered a variety of genres .. superb album, if you haven't already bought this, get one soon.' Shire Folk magazine, UK

'There's ne'er a dull moment, with everything from the Fairy Reel to Romanian folk dances, arranged and performed with originality and skill.' Taplas magazine, UK

'superb arrangements .. delightful end results. Belshazzar's Feast are yet another example of why we have such a musically healthy scene nationwide.' Folk On magazine, UK

'A very enjoyable album.' Folk on Tap magazine, UK

'excellent accordion work of Paul H .. Paul S has a splendid voice .. a very pleasing album.' Folkwrite magazine, UK
'If this is folk music, please give me more.' Know your Folk magazine, UK

'a feast of inspiring music.' What's Afoot magazine, UK


What's Afoot magazine went on: 'Belshazzar's Feast consists of virtuoso accordion player, Paul Hutchinson, formerly of the Old Pull and Push Band, and the talented classically trained singer and multi-instrumentalist, Paul Sartin.

They are joined by guest musicians and ensembles to produce an exciting blend of musical influences ranging from classical to folk tunes from around the world, with a hymn and a 15th Century drinking song thrown in for good measure.'

Formerly guest oboist with the band Magpie Lane, Paul Sartin is not only in demand as a session musician, he also plays with dance band, Malarky, has recently been working with The Seven Dials Band and is a professional singer at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford. He is also a feature writer for Musical South and co-presenter of Oxygen FM's folk music programme.

Renowned as a virtuoso accordion player, Paul Hutchison's folk career started in Bournemouth's celebrated Old Pull and Push Band, playing at many of the premier folk festivals in the UK. He later formed Irish folk/rock band IQ40. More recently he has been working on Mick Ryan's folk opera, A Day's Work, and playing on sessions in the UK and abroad.



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