Gadarene blends obscure traditional English tunes, virtuoso acoustic musicians combined with funky beats and loads of energy. Gadarene creates a sophisticated and exciting performance, drawing on many diverse musical influences, yet making a sound that is all their own. The band's repertoire focuses on unusual and compelling tunes, carefully researched from Eighteenth and Nineteenth century manuscripts. Gadarene attacks these glorious tunes with the raw energy and verve often associated with the cream of traditional dance musicians. We're very pleased to be joined by the hugely talented and charming drummer Si Paull, adding loads of energy and funkiness Gadarene is:  Nick Wyke, well known for his ground breaking explorations of traditional fiddle music with Becki Driscoll, and an experienced performer in many folk and rock bands.  Laurel Swift is best known as a ‘folk activist' and for her fiddle playing in The Gloworms. She brings her double bass to Gadarene, revealing some hitherto unknown skills.  Si Paull is the newest member of the band, his background is entirely non-folky but none the worse for that. He has played in many rock bands and is currently playing with Singer-songwriter Ella Edmondson and Paul Besselle (as Slipdown dog) Matt Norman, championing the mandolin in current English folk, is gaining a well-deserved reputation for his virtuosity and eclectic performances.
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