The Con Club, Lewes.

Wed 20 Jan 2027Doors 19:00

An evening of folk song and tales

The Con Club · Lewes

An evening of folk song and tales A seated concert in the Lewes Con Club Mary Hampton and Phil Tyler will play solo sets Supported by story teller Jamie Crawford with accompaniment by Iain Paxon on assorted sound objects Plus The Sussex Sacred Harp Choir performing songs from the American Gothic Tradition, in 4 part raucous harmony Doors at 7pm, Performances begin at 730pm Mary Hampton is a folksinger, musician and composer whose work is influenced by Symbolism, traditional folksong, lo-fi and experimental chamber music. Operating at the less-explored intersection of folk song and art song, she has performed frequently in the UK, as well as in Europe and America, and toured with Diane Cluck, Alasdair Roberts, James Yorkston and La Cozna among others. She has been described variously as “a rare talent” (The Guardian), “brilliant and peculiar” (Acoustic Magazine), and “very English and very unusual” (The Times). Her recordings include 2 LPs (My Mother’s Children and Folly), 4 EPs and 4 singles. Phil Tyler is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and Sacred Harp teacher. Best known for his work in duos with Cath Tyler and Sarah Hill, and currently playing with alt-folkers Powt...

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