Linde Nijland at the Electric Palace

Bridport Electric Palace

Linde Nijland with multi-instrumentalist Bert Ridderbos. 

Linde Nijland has been called ‘best folk singer in The Netherlands’ (Heaven magazine). In the UK she’s best known for her sincere renditions of Sandy Denny material. She has sung with Fairport Convention multiple times, including an All Star reunion concert at the Barbican in 2009. Renowned producer Joe Boyd said “Linde has given Sandy Denny’s music the respect it deserves, and made a lovely record that shows off her beautiful voice as well as her good taste.

Linde started out as a part of Dutch female harmony singing duo Ygdrassil. A songwriting duo that was popular in The Netherlands. Besides that she’s been collaborating with multi instrumentalist Bert Ridderbos for many years. Bert (‘seemingly a one man orchestra’ acc. to fRoots) is very skilled on guitars, cittern, accordion, banjo and dobro. He can be modest, fitting of Linde’s crystal clear voice but also virtuoso. Together they made a musical friendship journey over land to Bhutan (through Balkan and eastern countries, like Serbia, Iran, India). More recently Linde’s brand new album ‘Ten Years’ – with mostly self penned songs (in English) – was released. A capella songs are mixed with ballads, instrumental tunes and up-tempo singalongs. Expect a unique atmosphere, not to be missed.

Tuesday 26 May at 7pm

Ticket Price: £16.00

incl 125ml glass of wine, or half pint of beer, lager, cider or soft drink

Tickets available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport Town Hall, South Street DT6 3LF. Tel: 01308 424901

www.electricpalace.org.uk