Moonrakers at Eype Arts Centre (Saturday 15 March)

Description

Celtic traditional and contemporary songs and tunes.
Music from the UK & Ireland.

“An uplifting journey” (BBC)   “Startlingly talented musicians”                                   (Oxford Times)       “The real deal” (The Living Tradition)

www.moonrakers.net

Moonrakers perform sparkling and unique arrangements of traditional UK folk songs and tunes as well as their own compositions. They have many years’ experience playing at community centres, festivals, arts centres, churches and private functions. Suitable for all ages, the band’s prolific output has received glowing reviews from the music press (“The real deal”, The Living Tradition; “Uplifting, sensitively crafted songs and tunes” FATEA magazine).

For live videos, go to Media www.moonrakers.net and (1) Moonrakers – YouTube Moonrakers Youtube

For social media, go to www.facebook.com/Moonrakersfolkorchestra.

The current line-up was created in 2020. Becki Luff (Celtic harp) has played at prestigious venues such as The Wigmore Hall and The Sage and has toured in Hong Kong. Jacqui Johnson comes from a classical background where she’s played as a solo cellist with top orchestras both in the UK and Australia, was a member of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and has toured in China and Europe. Jon (bouzouki, guitar, whistles, bodhran) founded Moonrakers 20 years ago and is a published composer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Sarah Fell has run community choirs and has for 5 years been the lead vocalist with Moonrakers.

In addition to concerts Moonrakers each year run regular Folk Orchestra residential and day courses across the country. They are for intermediate instrumentalists who wish to develop skills in arranging and playing folk tunes and songs in an ensemble. Annual courses are held at Benslow Music, Halsway Manor and several festivals. Participants work through a number of tunes and songs, learning new arrangement ideas. Music (with chords, countermelody and bass) are sent out in advance along with a video of each tune played at medium pace for those who learn by ear. Above all, it’s a rare opportunity to play with a multi-instrumental and welcoming group.

More information: HERE