ALISTAIR ANDERSON

“Anderson is one of the British folk scene’s finest instrumentalists. He is joined by three excellent younger musicians – guitarist Ian Stephenson, fiddler Sophy Ball and the singer and flautist Sarah Hayes. The fresh, energetic sets of tunes include an exquisite emotional waltz plus four impressive songs from Hayes, a compelling and thoughtful

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singer. This is a classy new band.” Robin Denselow - The Guardian

“Anderson’s concertina sounds as mischievously enticing as ever. He’s clearly having fun playing with a band who know exactly how to shift and sway around him. Lots of toe-tappers here, balanced by the exceptional Hayes moving vocals” fROOTS

“The cream of the musical crop - sends shivers down the spine.” ROCK SOCIETY Magazine

Dan Walsh & Alistair Anderson

Alistair Anderson Alistair's own insights and anecdotes about the Northumbrian tradition and the people and landscapes that make it, help him make a deep connection with his audience.

“He remains one of this country’s most majestic and inclusive instrumentalists” Colin Irwin fROOTS

“His appeal lies not only in his remarkable handling of the English Concertina and Northumbrian Pipes. It is also a result of his total involvement in his music, his absolute sincerity, which succeeds in reaching a far wider audience than his classification as a folk musician

would suggest.” The Stage

Alistair has also written for the Singapore Chinese Orchestra, a steel band, a youth folk orchestra and a

community ceilidh band and could create something new for your event.

Anderson is joined by Dan’s amazing banjo mastery, excellent guitar work and vocals.

“Two incredible talents combining to coalesce, conjoin, duel and spar across a musical concoction that takes influence and essence from bluegrass to ballads, folk and jazz to old time. There’s a tangible magic coming from the interplay between these two, a closeness of understanding that reaches out to the listener.” Tim Carroll - Folkwords

Concert Performances of Original Compositions Steel Skies

“A complex trelliswork of harmonies - a landmark.” The Scotsman “One of the first composed musical folk soundscapes, it remains one of the most successful - evocative and invigorating.” Jon Boden

A Lindisfarne Gospel

“Heartwarming - a carefully weighted and beautifully structured piece - a compelling montage.” Colin Irwin fROOTS

“A complex, coherent and beautiful work.” Julian May, Songlines On Cheviot Hills

“A union of one of the world’s leading string quartets and a premier folk

musician. Commissioned by The Lindsays, Anderson created something really quite special - one of the years musical highlights.” Rock and Reel

Airplay – Jazz/Folk collaboration with Annie Whitehead

Trombone, electric guitar, drums, fiddle and concertina.

“Glorious music - uncategorisable beyond its deep-seated Englishness - quirky time signatures and lyrical melodies

- an irresistible unusual treat.” HMV Choice Magazine To commission an original composition

or for details about any of the above contact Chris Pentney at Sharper Than T 01661 842935 M 07912 659950 E chris@sharperthan.com www.alistairanderson.com

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