On Tuesday 1 May, celebrated harmonica player Will Pound and fellow musicians will be performing live at Ilmington Village Hall as they begin their Through the Seasons tour.
Award-winning folk musician Will Pound and friends
A celebration of the year in folk dance, Through the Seasons gives audiences a chance to experience three exceptional musicians as they showcase beautiful arrangements of traditional dance tunes and songs, with Will's innovative and playful style from all the joy of a summer’s festival to the thrill of a winter’s fireside rapper sword-dance.
Will is joined by Benji Kirkpatrick (Bellowhead, Faustus, The Transports) and Ross Grant (Inlay). Debs Newbold weaves a captivating story through the music with a vibrancy and power that will leave audiences captivated.
Together Will and his collaborators bring the Morris and folk dance year to life, creating a unique and powerful experience in English culture for audiences of all ages. With guest appearance by the famous Ilmington Morris.
Tickets £15 (£17 on the door) will be on sale from 1 March from Ilmington Community Shop or by calling Bryan on 01608 682996.
Acclaim for Will Pound:
A flat out genius harmonica player’ MARK RADCLIFFE (BBC Radio 2)
‘Virtuoso melodeon’ FROOTS MAGAZINE
‘A staggeringly brilliant performance’ FOLK RADIO (Ignite 2016)
Joining Will Pound on tour are:
Debs Newbold (writer and storyteller)
"Terrific . . . . . brilliantly igniting our imaginations" Patrick Spottiswoode, Shakespeare’s Globe
Benji Kirkpatrick (Bellowhead, Faustus, The Transports) on bouzouki, banjo, mandolin and vocals.
"Everything that’s best in modern traditional music" ACOUSTIC (on Faustus)
Ross Grant (Inlay) on violin and vocals.
“Contemplative folk that looks backwards to move forwards” ★★★★ SONGLINES (on Inlay’s Forge)
Visit Through the Seasons on Facebook @willpoundsseasons
"Terrific" storyteller Debs Newbold