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Peter Knight's Gigspanner has been hailed by Songlines magazine as "another milestone in folk's rebirth of cool", although to classify these three virtuoso performers purely as folk musicians is to undersell them by a long chalk. A bedrock of British traditional music is to be expected from Steeleye Span's erstwhile legendary fiddle player. But, Gigspanner's musical reach flirts with Eastern European, French, Cajun, African and even Aboriginal influences, transporting audiences on a 'blistering pace of a musical world tour' Folkcast, prompting Sir Terry Pratchett to write "Peter Knight can spin the world on his Bow". Peter has accrued a lifetimes worth of accolades across a career spanning two folk revivals. Martin Carthy, named Peter as one of his 'great teachers' during his acceptance speech (Lifetime Achievement Award) at the recent BBC Folk Awards. Gigspanner website.

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Gigspanner

Archive listings for Gigspanner

Work type: Concert.

T1577350715

15 Feb 23Acorn Arts Centre, Penzance :: V1747286290
listing details L545676642

Big Band - T01198957069

19 Oct 22Hall for Cornwall, Truro :: V1183
listing details L485842946
14 May 22Dorchester Arts Centre, Dorchester :: V1068
listing details L0543427913
2 Dec 21Landmark Arts Centre, Outer London :: V0773480049
listing details L02126788848
24 Nov 21Victoria Hall, Settle :: V0405905862
listing details L0530948655
19 Nov 21Market Theatre, Ledbury :: V1187
listing details L1635251858
17 Nov 21Brixham Theatre, Brixham :: V884
listing details L1055867970
3 Nov 21The Quay Arts Centres, Newport :: V842
listing details L874349483
1 Jul 21Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury :: V0465778148
listing details L393831985
7 Jul 20Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury :: V0465778148
listing details L827240186

T805968164

Performer Peter Knight. Performer Roger Flack (guitar). Performer Vincent Salzfaas (Congas / Djembe).
14 Nov 14Swindon Arts Centre, Swindon :: V927
listing details L863592079

T0101437160

Peter Knight's Gigspanner has been hailed by Songlines magazine as 'another milestone in folk's rebirth of cool moment', but those in the know will tell you that there is far more to Gigspanner than meets the eye. A Bedrock of British traditional music is to be expected from Steeleye Span's legendary fiddle player, but Gigspanner's musical reach probes into Eastern European, French, African and even Aboriginal influences. It is no surprise that author, Terry Pratchett, wrote that ?Peter Knight can spin the world on his Bow?. It is music played with a potency and love that leaves audiences spellbound.Presented byPeter Knight. Performer Peter Knight. Performer Roger Flack (guitar). Performer Vincent Salzfaas (congas / djembe).
1 Mar 13Otley Courthouse, Otley :: V688880113
listing details L187338595
21 Jul 12Acorn Arts Centre, Penzance :: V1747286290
listing details L01748589869

T1752557864

Gigspanner continues to engage hearts and minds with emotionally loaded and life enriching takes on British traditional and world music.Performer Peter Knight.
16 Sep 11Square Chapel Arts Centre, Halifax :: V1098014226
listing details L2092846216
2 Dec 10Square Chapel Arts Centre, Halifax :: V1098014226
listing details L306173219

T01258143554

After clocking up almost 40 years with Steeleye Span, fiddle player Peter Knight’s name and reputation is well known. Wanting to explore traditional music in a new direction, Peter has created Gigspanner, and will be joined by guitarist Roger Flack and afro-percussionist Vincent Salzfaas.Performer Peter Knight. Performer Roger Flack (guitar). Performer Vincent Salzfaas (afro-percussion).
20 Jun 09Acorn Arts Centre, Penzance :: V1747286290
listing details L01980449776

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