An evening of folk song and tales

An evening of folk song and tales A seated concert in the Lewes Con Club Mary Hampton and Phil Tyler will play solo sets Supported by story teller Jamie Crawford with accompaniment by Iain Paxon on assorted sound objects Doors at 7pm, Performances begin at 8pm Mary Hampton is a folksinger, musician and composer whose work is influenced by Symbolism, traditional folksong, lo-fi and experimental chamber music. Operating at the less-explored intersection of folk song and art song, she has performed frequently in the UK, as well as in Europe and America, and toured with Diane Cluck, Alasdair Roberts, James Yorkston and La Cozna among others. She has been described variously as “a rare talent” (The Guardian), “brilliant and peculiar” (Acoustic Magazine), and “very English and very unusual” (The Times). Her recordings include 2 LPs (My Mother’s Children and Folly), 4 EPs and 4 singles. Phil Tyler is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and Sacred Harp teacher. Best known for his work in duos with Cath Tyler and Sarah Hill, and currently playing with alt-folkers Powtes and The Last Path, he has shared stages with Dick Gaughan, Bill Callahan, David Pajo, Alasdair Roberts, Richard Dawson and performed at Sidmouth and Cambridge Folk festivals, Supersonic and Supernormal. Jamie Crawford is a story teller known for his dynamic reworking of traditional stories, for his playful approach to the spoken word and for the warmth of his telling, He has been delivering storytelling shows, workshops and walks since 2002. https://www.jamiecrawfordstorytelling.com/ Iain Paxon is a musician utilising amplified objects and percussion to create atmospheric and dynamic sound paintings. He has worked primarily with contemporary dancers to create collaborative improvisation performances. He also uses his bicycle as a sound making tool, performing in places ranging from Lewes High Street to Camden Roundhouse.