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In an age when the folk scene is a slave to this year's model, when musicians and singers are trying to cram as many notes and vocal tricks as possible into a melodic phrase, Peter and Barbara opt for a simpler approach. As such they embody an uncluttered, more organic attitude - the very spirit of what I call, real Folk.
Clive Pownceby — Bothy Folk Club, Southport, May 2008 Take to the Green Fields - NetRythms Review October 2008 Here's a
genially welcoming and thoroughly unpretentious folk record: one that
displays, over the course of its 15 items (mostly songs), a cross-section
of Barbara has
exactly the right sort of voice for folksong, with many years of solid
experience and love of singing on her personal CV, while Peter also comes
from a family steeped in pleasurable music-making; their clear enjoyment
of the activity radiates through their performances, both live and on this
CD. And importantly, the two performers work and sound well
together. As far as
repertoire is concerned, well the jewels of this set are the discoveries,
the infrequently heard items: notably Nick Caffrey's fine song The Dandy
Factory (which chronicles the story of the riots that took place following
the introduction of power looms into Peter's
playing is lively and committed throughout, with an appealing spring in
its step and thoughtful embellishments of the melodic lines; he also
contributes a couple of his own tunes (a hornpipe and a polka) to break up
the songs. Barbara's singing voice has a solid tone and a firm and
confident range. She takes a definite, assured stance on the material, and
she knows exactly where she is taking the songs. Bold Privateer and Slieve
Gallon Brae are especially persuasive and well sung with a combination of
ebullience and charm. I particularly
liked her way with The Lover's Ghost ( So if you're
looking for a good record of a traditional-style folk club night's
entertainment, this CD is a reliable memento of time well spent in the
Snapes' convivial company - and you really can't go far wrong with
that. David Kidman October 2008 - www.netrhythms.co.uk
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An
unassailable benchmark for grass roots folk music.
Clive Pownceby — Bothy Folk Club, Southport, May 2008
I enjoyed your
set very much the other week at the Bothy, as did a lot of other people.
DP told me it was the best night he'd had for ages at the club, and we
agreed it is so good to hear songs such as the Banks of the
Kevin Litlewood - Bothy Folk Club
May 2008
However, the thing I like best about your singing is still there: it's very direct and straightforward (I do not mean unsophisticated), a voice with a distinctive and mature character but without the learned affectations of some singers these days. You have such a pleasant way of delivering songs - enthusiasm and joy in the music itself, as opposed to selling yourself/bolstering your own ego. Basically, the charm for me is that it's so really refreshing to hear! Perhaps part of the quality comes from that very love and enthusiasm. Sue Burgess - August
2008
All the way back from Whitby we listened to your CD
in the car and now not only do I want a copy, I NEED a
copy.
Chris Bosomworth - August
2008
Nice to meet
you at Bromyard. We have really enjoyed listening to your CD, in fact if
we are not careful we will wear it out! Pauline and Linda - September
2008
I have
ordered a copy of your CD "Take to the Green Fields" from your web site.
We were on holiday in Ingleton and saw you performing at the Folk
Festival there and both enjoyed listening to you - it was a real
pleasure hearing people like yourselves perform. Alan Baker - October
2008
I enjoyed your set and
bought the CD, which I really like.
Hope to see you again some time. Dave Ellis - November
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