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edgelarks

world music from the westcountry

BBC Folk Award winners Edgelarks push the boundaries of the folk genre, combining influences as diverse as Indian classical and American blues with their British trad roots and original songwriting, to produce a sound like no other. 

"Extraordinary" BBC 6Music

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Feather

Feather

Edgelarks: Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin

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In the autumn of 2017, after many months of intense touring, we put out a call. We hadn't written any music, or practised, for far too long – did anyone have a place to which we could retreat, to work on new material?

Amidst many kind offers of help, our friend Jon introduced us to Paul and Jella, who offered us a week in a cottage deep in the
In the autumn of 2017, after many months of intense touring, we put out a call. We hadn't written any music, or practised, for far too long – did anyone have a place to which we could retreat, to work on new material?

Amidst many kind offers of help, our friend Jon introduced us to Paul and Jella, who offered us a week in a cottage deep in the west Cumbrian Lakes.

This album is the result. It was an incredible gift, to carve out time away from the world, and explore ideas long hoarded in notebooks. We stocked the fridge, banked the fire, and wrote.
We found that we were writing about hope. The troubled world didn't seem to need any more sad songs! We had been lucky enough to experience kindness, solace, rest and welcome, and these were now the things we wanted to sing about.

We returned home from Cumbria with a suitcase full of songs. Songs to sing against sadness, loneliness, and the erosions of time; songs of the hills, of wild rain and sunshine, of the circles of all things; songs for tired hearts, troubled minds, and soulsick wanderers. Songs of hope.

Inspired by the sound we were making in the cottage, we wanted to approach the recording differently to previous albums we've made. We decided to capture the live sound of the duo, keeping to two instruments, two vocals, with the occasional addition of foot percussion, foot pedalled shruti, and harmonica on a neck brace.

We hope that you enjoy it.

Hannah and Phil x
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    Wanting Nothing 3:59
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    What We Save From The Tide 5:02
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    Time Away 3:40
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Shows

Date Event Location
Monday, May 16 Mon, May 16 Gigspanner Big Band @ Nettlebed Folk Club Nettlebed Folk Club Nettlebed Folk Club
Wednesday, May 18 Wed, May 18 Gigspanner Big Band @ Marlborough Town Hall Marlborough Town Hall Marlborough Town Hall
Thursday, May 19 Thu, May 19 Gigspanner Big Band @ Cedar Hall, Wells Cedar Hall, Wells Cedar Hall, Wells
Friday, May 20 Fri, May 20 Gigspanner Big Band @ Stratford Upon Avon Stratford Play House Stratford Upon Avon Stratford Play House Stratford Upon Avon Stratford Play House
Saturday, May 21 Sat, May 21 Gigspanner Big Band @ St Andrew's Church, Wiveliscombe St Andrew's Church, Wiveliscombe St Andrew's Church, Wiveliscombe
Sunday, May 22 Sun, May 22 Gigspanner Big Band @ Topsham Folk Club, Matthew's Hall, Topsham Topsham Folk Club, Matthew's Hall, Topsham Topsham Folk Club, Matthew's Hall, Topsham
Saturday, June 11 Sat, Jun 11 Edgelarks at Music in Ulpha The Browfoot Room, Ulpha, The Lake District The Browfoot Room, Ulpha, The Lake District
Thursday, June 30 Thu, Jun 30 Edgelarks at Nettleham Live Nettleham, nr Lincoln Nettleham, nr Lincoln
Friday, July 1 Fri, Jul 1 Gigspanner Big Band at the Little Theatre Chorley, Lancashire Chorley, Lancashire
Friday, July 8 Fri, Jul 8 SALTLINES - Gigspanner Big Band and Raynor Winn The Brewhouse, Taunton The Brewhouse, Taunton
Saturday, July 9 Sat, Jul 9 SALTLINES - Gigspanner Big Band and Raynor Winn The Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe The Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe
Sunday, July 10 Sun, Jul 10 SALTLINES - Gigspanner Big Band and Raynor Winn St Endellion Church, nr. Port Isaac St Endellion Church, nr. Port Isaac
Tuesday, July 12 Tue, Jul 12 SALTLINES - Gigspanner Big Band and Raynor Winn The Princess Pavilions, Falmouth The Princess Pavilions, Falmouth
Wednesday, July 13 Wed, Jul 13 SALTLINES - Gigspanner Big Band and Raynor Winn The Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis, Dorset The Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis, Dorset
Thursday, July 14 Thu, Jul 14 SALTLINES - Gigspanner Big Band and Raynor Winn The Pavilions, Exmouth The Pavilions, Exmouth
Saturday, July 16 Sat, Jul 16 SALTLINES - Gigspanner Big Band and Raynor Winn The Minack Theatre, Porthcurno, Cornwall The Minack Theatre, Porthcurno, Cornwall
Sunday, July 17 Sun, Jul 17 SALTLINES - Gigspanner Big Band and Raynor Winn The Lighthouse Theatre, Poole The Lighthouse Theatre, Poole
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Latest News

May 14 2022

The posters arrived! And I’m sitting in the car listening...



The posters arrived! And I’m sitting in the car listening to our @folkonfoot episode about Saltlines, feeling so excited! Do give it a listen if you’d like to get a sneak preview of what we’re cooking up for you 🥳🎶😍…

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May 13 2022

Can’t tell you how much we enjoyed tonight’s show in...



Can’t tell you how much we enjoyed tonight’s show in the spectacular surroundings of @graylingwellchapel . Very special audience including our favourites @raynor.winn , Moth, Jane, and @bannmatt01 . Thanks to all at the venue for making us so welcome…

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May 12 2022

Thanks to all who came out to our gig at the @ropetackleart last...



Thanks to all who came out to our gig at the @ropetackleart last night. One of our favourite venues and a pretty lovely view from the stage door too.

#GigspannerBigBand
#ontour
#stagedoor
#southcoast
#artscentres
#ropetackle (at Ropetackle Arts Centre)
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdd9mO9MZXB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

May 10 2022

“1768-1774 In this house lived Thomas Paine, writer and...



“1768-1774 In this house lived Thomas Paine, writer and revolutionary”

Loved my first visit to Lewes. Not sure how it’s the first time I’ve been there! It won’t be the last.

We’re dancing to Tom Paine’s bones all along the…

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May 9 2022

I invite you to our fun new band game called “Spot...



I invite you to our fun new band game called “Spot Sacha”.

Yes, that’s our sound engineer Edd trying to conduct a sound check with his head in his hands.

Thanks all who came to a fab gig at Hailsham…

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May 9 2022

A day off in lovely Lewes! Recharging before our gig tomorrow in...



A day off in lovely Lewes! Recharging before our gig tomorrow in SEVENOAKS 🎶❤️

We’ve been getting some really lovely feedback from audiences about the show, including this email after last night’s show:

“My wife and I have just attended…

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May 7 2022

Ahh there we go. @kingsplacelondon last night....



Ahh there we go. @kingsplacelondon last night. @gallivant_and_nest took a photo, thanks Debs 😘 What a corker it was.

#kingscross
#artscentres
#theatreshow
#standingovations
#hoorah (at Kings Place)
https://www.instagram.com/p/CdRCh8xMm5p/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

May 7 2022

Last night in London @kingsplacelondon was so fab and so busy...



Last night in London @kingsplacelondon was so fab and so busy that I didn’t take a single photo. But thank you all for coming, we really loved the gig ❤️🎶

Tonight we are in Sandwich, and it’s beautiful!

#bigbandontour
#GigspannerBigBand…

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May 7 2022

Amongst all the many other exciting things, there is one last...



Amongst all the many other exciting things, there is one last rescheduled Edgelarks gig to remind you about. People at gigs keep trying to book us, but we really are taking a break for a while. So if you’re near…

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May 6 2022

Thanks to all who came and packed out our show at the wonderful...



Thanks to all who came and packed out our show at the wonderful @theapexvenue in Bury St Edmunds last night. It’s such a special place to play and always such a fab crowd! Won’t be long before Rosa joins the…

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May 5 2022

Gorgeous wander around Norwich this morning in the sunshine....



Gorgeous wander around Norwich this morning in the sunshine. I’ve visited loads of times but somehow never seen the cathedral quarter. Now off to Bury St Edmunds and another town of lovely architecture! It’s alright sometimes this touring lark.

#norfolk…

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May 5 2022

Thanks to a lovely crowd and a lovely venue for a fab night at...



Thanks to a lovely crowd and a lovely venue for a fab night at @norwichplayhouse . Someone told me it was the best gig they’ve ever been to! 😍🤩😱 Ten gigs in and we’ve certainly warmed up!

Today we’re off…

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May 4 2022

Meanwhile, in Norwich… Dinosaur harasses elderly lady....

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Meanwhile, in Norwich…

Dinosaur harasses elderly lady. Also, @peterknightsgigspanner Big Band play @norwichplayhouse TONIGHT! It’s all happening in #Norwich

The next few look like this:

05/05/22 The Apex…

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May 3 2022

Beautiful cherry blossom day off in Harrogate 🌸 Now we’re...



Beautiful cherry blossom day off in Harrogate 🌸

Now we’re off to Norwich for tomorrow’s show:

04/05/22 Norwich Playhouse

05/05/22 The Apex, Bury St Edmunds

06/05/22 King’s Place, London

07/05/22 Folk In The Barn - St Mary’s, Sandwich

08/05/22 Hailsham…

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May 1 2022

Quite a Convention of folkies in the hotel last night! Always...



Quite a Convention of folkies in the hotel last night! Always lovely to bump into a whole bus load of legends at check out time 🤩

#whatwedidonourholidays
#hotellife
#tourlife
#supergroup
#fairportconvention
#oneforthealbum
#ontheroad
#musicianlife
#ouroffice
#esteemedcolleagues (at Darlington, Co Durham)…

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May 1 2022

Unite and unite! And let us all unite, for summer is a-coming...



Unite and unite!
And let us all unite, for summer is a-coming today 🌞

Happy May Day to you all. Hats off to those of you who danced the sun up! We’ll be celebrating tonight in Hexham with the @peterknightsgigspanner…

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Apr 30 2022

What could be lovelier than Yorkshire on a perfect spring day...

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What could be lovelier than Yorkshire on a perfect spring day ❤️🌞

Thanks to the ever-wonderful Victoria Hall in Settle for another fantastic gig. One day we’ll have…

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Apr 29 2022

Wow, the Piece Hall in Halifax is amazing! The @squarechapel is...



Wow, the Piece Hall in Halifax is amazing! The @squarechapel is a fantastic venue, and then right next door you have the only surviving cloth hall in the world, an incredible grade 1 listed space that is completely unique. I…

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Apr 28 2022

Such a pleasure to play at the incredible @stollerhall...



Such a pleasure to play at the incredible @stollerhall #Manchester last night. Equally amazing venue tonight @squarechapel #Halifax - the rest of this run goes like this:

29/04/22 Victoria Hall, Settle

30/04/22 The Crescent Club, York

1/05/22 Queen’s Hall, Hexham

…

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Apr 26 2022

Bridgnorth! We have certainly made the effort for you...

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Bridgnorth! We have certainly made the effort for you tonight… I can confirm that everyone is still alive and, in fact, high on endorphins, therefore sure to give…

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Apr 25 2022

#Worcester has been lovely. Off to #Bridgnorth tomorrow for...



#Worcester has been lovely. Off to #Bridgnorth tomorrow for apparently the world’s cruelest load in (I guess the clue is in the name: Theatre On The Steps)

Then #Manchester @stollerhall , #Halifax @squarechapel , #Settle @settlevichall , #York #CrescentClub…

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Apr 24 2022

Wales you were marvellous! Tonight, Huntingdon Hall, Worcester...



Wales you were marvellous!

Tonight, Huntingdon Hall, Worcester 🎶

@peterknightsgigspanner Big Band…

(at Huntingdon Hall)
https://www.instagram.com/p/CcvOAg4svEk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Apr 23 2022

Such a great night at the David Hall! Thanks to all who came and...



Such a great night at the David Hall! Thanks to all who came and gave us a sell out and a standing ovation to start our tour off perfectly!

Just 24 more to go then, where will we see you…?

…

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Apr 22 2022

And we’re off! Love this gang. Coming up: 23/04/22...



And we’re off!

Love this gang. Coming up:

23/04/22 Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells

24/04/22 Huntingdon Hall, Worcester

26/04/22 Theatre on the Steps Bridgnorth

27/04/22 Stoller Hall, Manchester

All tickets from gigspanner.com

#GigspannerBigBand
#gigannouncement
#gigsgigsgigs
#bigband
#southpetherton
#bulithwells
#worcester
#bridgnorth…

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