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The Méabh Begley Trio Plus Filkin's Drift

The Méabh Begley Trio Plus Filkin's Drift
The Méabh Begley Trio (AKA The Weaving) is Méabh Begley on button accordion, Owen Spafford on fiddle and Cáit Ní Riain on piano. The trio bring together the rich musical traditions of Corca Dhuibhne, Co. Tipperary and Yorkshire, their home regions, and find their musical expression and styling from the Gaeltacht of West Kerry where they first met. Drawn together by a love of traditional music, the three shared the tunes they had learnt from family and friends in kitchens and pubs across Ireland and England. They discovered their own blend of fierce dance music and raw harmonies inspired by a deep understanding of their musical inheritance. Having embarked on a debut tour of Northern England last summer, they look forward to performing across Britain, Ireland and France in 2023. Filkin's Drift weave together intricate melodies from the folklore of their homes, Wales and Gloucestershire. Seth Bye and Chris Roberts combine the traditional and the contemporary, blending fiddle and guitar with their close vocal harmonies. The duo are currently touring the UK to launch their new EP - Rembard's Retreat. Seth and Chris have also gained recognition for forming Filkin's Ensemble, Birmingham's premier 'orchestral-folk' supergroup. This summer they will be performing headline slots at FolkEast, Warwick, Beardy and Purbeck folk festivals. "Hugely entertaining" (RnR Magazine). "Utterly mesmerising" (Bristol 24/7).

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