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Montmorency (named after the loveable

dog from the timeless English novel, Three Men in a Boat)
are a Cotswold-based four-piece Folk Rock Band. With Andy
Roughton on vocals and rhythm guitar, Stuart Homer on lead
guitar, Steve Kendall on double bass, and Teresa Hembrey-
Hatton on percussion, Montmorency play upbeat music from
the UK.

Josh Newman & Mitch Keely 11.30am

Mitch Keely and Josh Newman are an English
duo based in Oxfordshire. Inspired by their
local folk music of Wheatley and East Kent,
they have a fresh and expressive take on
the traditional music of England. They are
delighted to return to Oxford Folk Weekend
having played their first set together here in
2018 and supported Nancy Kerr and James
Fagan at the Folk Weekend day in Faringdon in
October 2021.

Brimstone 12.30pm
Brimstone, a four-piece Celtic folk band comprising fiddle,
whistle, guitar and bodhran bring their trad, contemporary
and original airs, fiery jigs and reels to Oxford. Brimstone
played at the last Oxford Folk Weekend and at Bromyard
Folk Festival in 2019.

Man Choir 1.30pm

Man Choir offers something substantially different for
those who love singing that’s harmonic, heartfelt and of
real quality. Created from a diverse group of Oxfordshire
men in 2013, Man Choir sings a wide range of classic
pop, folk and even polyphonic Georgian material
unaccompanied but with a vulnerability and openness
that shares their enjoyment of singing with the audience.
At its core, Man Choir is a celebration of what ordinary
guys in the community can achieve when they do
something they love together. The material and the men who sing it will entertain you, make
you smile, challenge you musically and move you in surprising ways.
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Reunion Lane

Local Showcase Sunday

2.30pm
Alison and David Fenner with Simon Diegan. Alison was a
founder member of Bread & Roses and David is an award-
winning songwriter. Simon is a singer, musician, caller and plays
in Oxfordshire-based band Celtic Heartbeat. Their performances
range from rich three-part unaccompanied harmony to inventive and well-crafted
accompaniment. Simon plays melodeon, bass and ukulele, David guitar and mandola and
Alison duet concertina. Their music is varied and engaging, including traditional, modern
and self-penned songs, as well as a dash of humour and audience involvement.

Three Pressed Men 3.30pm

See page 11 for information.
All events are FREE
COVERED MARKET and no booking
is required
Emperors of the Moon 12.45pm
Named for a little-known Playford tune, Emperors of the Moon is a local four-piece band
playing lively and thoughtful (mostly) English (mostly) folk. With fiddle, melodeon, banjo,
mandola and concertina, their exciting arrangements breathe new life into
familiar songs and tunes.

Tatiana Soloviova & Jon Bennett 1.30pm

Tatiana Soloviova is an Oxford based Russian singer, scholar, music
teacher and a therapeutic coach. With Jon on guitar, bouzouki and whistle.

Roary Skaista 2.15pm

All performances
See page 23 for information.
are
FREE of charge
TOWPATH PRODUCTIONS, JERICHO
Towpath Productions’ beautiful wooden tug boat will be moored at 12.30pm - 5pm
Mount Place in Jericho with a stage complete with performers ready
to entertain you with music and song. In addition there will be a small arts and crafts fair.

Black Cat Tango Bluesy jazzy folky punky rock. Perfect

grooves to make cool cats tango.

Merlin Matthews Beat led wizardy at its very best

(plus special guests).

Katie Grace Harris Katie’s

repertoire ranges from gentle new
arrangements of traditional songs to raw and exposed original
compositions. Her well-crafted live sets combine historic legends
and stories with a smattering of social justice to temper the mix.

The Geee’s Come and get a double dose of Vitamin G from the
legendary drum-led religion that demands musical naughtiness.
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Towpath Productions
Moving music on the Oxford Canal

Floating concerts from the

decks of historic canal boats.
Last Sunday of every month from April –September.
Mount Place in Jericho. Come along–it’s £FREE!

www.towpathproductions.co.uk
 Sessions
When? What? Where?
Friday 22nd April
8.00pm Irish Session The White House

11.30pm Survivors Session The Blenheim

Saturday 23rd April

3.00pm Irish Session The Crown

3.00pm Open Session The White House

3.00pm Singaround The Half Moon

3.00pm American The Up In Arms

5.00pm English Session The White House

5.30pm Sea shanties The Half Moon

8.00pm English Session The Crown

8.00pm Euro Session and Dance The Port Mahon

8.00pm Scottish Session The Up In Arms

11.30pm Survivors Session The Blenheim

Sunday 24th April

Midday LGBT+ inclusive session The Jolly Farmer

3.00pm Irish Session The Blenheim

3.00pm Slow Session The White House

3.00pm Singaround The Half Moon

3.00pm Bal The Isis Farmhouse

5.00pm English Session The White House

5.30pm Sea Shanties The Half Moon

8.00pm Irish Session The Isis Farmhouse

8.00pm Survivors Session The Port Mahon

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