Those who came along to the 2024 Bellowhead tour will remember our wonderful helicon player and dear friend Ed Neuhauser taking centre stage for the introduction to Fire Marengo.
What you wouldn't have realised is that Ed was diagnosed with a brain tumour 12 months previously.
Tragically in October this year he discovered that the cancer had come back. We are unbelievably sad to have to tell you all that Ed passed away on Christmas Eve surrounded by his family. All our love goes out to his wife Cathryn and his two wonderful children James and Beth.
Were you watching the @BeyondPOfficial Christmas Special on BBC One? We particularly enjoyed the ending.... ππ If you missed it, you can watch on BBC iPlayer
Thrilled to be joined in Nov 26 by celebrated kora master @seckoukeita. Nicknamed "the Hendrix of the Kora", he is renowned for his exceptional skill and unique crossover sound, embracing Senegalese music, afro-pop, urban & hip-hop
Seckou is opening all shows except 28 & 29 Nov
Delighted to let you know will be touring again in November 2026 to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Burlesque! We'll be joined by celebrated kora master Seckou Keita. Tickets go on general sale this Friday at 10am π₯³
Delighted to have βLady & the Sailorβ from my new album played on BBC Radio 2 last night. Thanks Mark Radcliffe #folkshow https://t.co/2HeBKFdXk9
Weβre back on the road from tomorrow for our βSpring Tourβ part 2 with support from the excellent @hferriermusic β¦ starting with two sold-out shows at Cecil Sharp House and Didcot Cornerstone β¦ some tickets left for the rest though β¦
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Spiers & Boden will be out and about on our (ahem) SPRING TOUR from tomorrow!
Wed 5/2 ... Worthing Pavilion Theatre
Thu 6/2 ... Bristol Beacon
Fri 7/2 ... Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Sat 8/2 ... Kendal, Brewery Arts
Sun 9/2 ... Gateshead Glasshouse
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Morning everyone ... just to let you know that our gig at Pocklington Arts Centre has just sold out. This is in addition to our sold out gig at Didcot Cornerstone ... other shows are selling fast so if you were thinking of coming, it's definitely worth booking your tickets now!
Our biggest thanks, again, to @bellowheaduk for bringing us along as support for their 20th anniversary! We had a wonderful time, and hope you all did too!
Look for us next in the new year!
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The Christmas album I made with @jackieoates has been released today. A mix of traditional carols, wassails and seasonal dance tunes played entirely by us on melodeon, concertina, fiddle, recorders, claviola, cajon, tambourine and fake Morris dancer.
https://t.co/nO08fAVqVN
Thanks to everyone who has come to see us on this tour. We've had a brilliant time with these wonderful fellas, @TheLongestJohns! You can catch them on tour in February 2025 https://t.co/DcDSrERYCX
The tour feels like its gone so quickly - we're having such a great time. Only two more shows to go! Manchester & Cambridge are you ready!?
π· Holly Watson (Bath)