Great performers from the British folk and rock scene have fun finding common roots. Enjoy their informality and spontaneity in a big setting with all the power of an Oysterband gig. The Big Session with Oysterband and Guests website.T01166866599Hosted by Oysterband, the cream of English folk will gather in the handsome spa town of Buxton, in the heart of the glorious Peak District to welcome in May. The festival features concerts by Oysterband with June Tabor and Sam Carter, Seth Lakeman supported by Lucy Ward, Edward II, Will Pound and Eddy Jay, and the Emily Portman Trio. There'll also be a huge beer hall hosting a festival of more than 100 real ales and providing the setting for the Big Session Ceilidh with the Oysterband and guests, and music sessions throughout the weekend led by Big Session concert artists. Set right in the heart of Buxton at the spectacular Opera House, the Pavilion Arts Centre and beautiful Pavilion Gardens, a short walk from the railway station. Welcome to the first folk festival of the summer!Performer Seth Lakeman (Sun). | |
| 29 Apr 16 to 1 May 16 | Buxton Opera House, Buxton :: V424 listing details L0553561160 |
T01984664955Group/Band The Handsome Family. | |
| 4 Dec 04 | Southport Arts Centre, Southport :: V542 listing details L189303572 |
| 3 Dec 04 | Brighton Dome, Brighton :: V655 listing details L1327569882 |
| 30 Nov 04 | De Montfort Hall, Leicester :: V430 listing details L01960730310 |
T349304158Performer Eliza Carthy. Performer James O'Grady. Performer Benji Kirkpatrick. Performer Rose Kemp. Performer Jim Moray. | |
| 23 Feb 03 | Southport Arts Centre, Southport :: V542 listing details L1445877861 |
| 16 Feb 03 | Royal & Derngate, Northampton :: V449 listing details L1655124094 |
| 13 Feb 03 | Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156 listing details L89126489 |
| 9 Feb 03 | South Hill Park Arts Centre, Wilde Theatre, Bracknell :: V731 listing details L1382447601 |
T1877017301Oysterband will play two sets joined by five or six special guests.Performer James O'Grady. Performer Rose Kemp. Performer Benji Kirkpatrick. Performer Jim Moray. | |
| 22 Feb 03 | Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal :: V6 listing details L01369799004 |
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| 19 Jun 09 to 21 Jun 09 | De Montfort Hall, Leicester :: V430 listing details L01681082466 |
| 5 Dec 04 | The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499 listing details L01360994442 |
| 8 Jun 01 | Anvil Arts, Basingstoke :: V765 listing details L0700160624 |
