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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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    Where I Stand 4:37
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    Wanting Nothing 3:59
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    What We Save From The Tide 5:02
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    Oyster 5:56
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    Time Away 3:40
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    Growing 3:55
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Shows

Previous events

Date Event Location
Saturday, May 14 Sat, May 14 Gigspanner Big Band @ Dorchester Corn Exchange Dorchester Corn Exchange Dorchester Corn Exchange
Friday, May 13 Fri, May 13 Gigspanner Big Band @ The Haymarket, Basingstoke The Haymarket, Basingstoke The Haymarket, Basingstoke
Thursday, May 12 Thu, May 12 Gigspanner Big Band @ Graylingwell Chapel Arts Centre, Chichester Graylingwell Chapel Arts Centre, Chichester Graylingwell Chapel Arts Centre, Chichester
Wednesday, May 11 Wed, May 11 Gigspanner Big Band @ The Ropetackle, Shoreham he Ropetackle, Shoreham he Ropetackle, Shoreham
Tuesday, May 10 Tue, May 10 Gigspanner Big Band @ The Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks The Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks The Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks
Sunday, May 8 Sun, May 8 Gigspanner Big Band @ Hailsham Pavilion Hailsham Pavilion Hailsham Pavilion
Saturday, May 7 Sat, May 7 Gigspanner Big Band @ Folk In The Barn - St Mary's, Sandwich Folk In The Barn - St Mary's, Sandwich Folk In The Barn - St Mary's, Sandwich
Friday, May 6 Fri, May 6 Gigspanner Big Band @ King's Place, London King's Place, London King's Place, London
Thursday, May 5 Thu, May 5 Gigspanner Big Band @ The Apex, Bury St Edmunds The Apex, Bury St Edmunds The Apex, Bury St Edmunds
Wednesday, May 4 Wed, May 4 Gigspanner Big Band @ Norwich Playhouse Norwich Playhouse Norwich Playhouse
Sunday, May 1 Sun, May 1 Gigspanner Big Band @ Queen's Hall, Hexham Queen's Hall, Hexham Queen's Hall, Hexham
Saturday, April 30 Sat, Apr 30 Gigspanner Big Band @ The Crescent Club, York The Crescent Club, York The Crescent Club, York
Friday, April 29 Fri, Apr 29 Gigspanner Big Band @ Victoria Hall, Settle Victoria Hall, Settle Victoria Hall, Settle
Thursday, April 28 Thu, Apr 28 Gigspanner Big Band @ The Square Chapel, Halifax The Square Chapel, Halifax The Square Chapel, Halifax
Wednesday, April 27 Wed, Apr 27 Gigspanner Big Band @ Stoller Hall Stoller Hall, Manchester Stoller Hall, Manchester
Tuesday, April 26 Tue, Apr 26 Gigspanner Big Band @ The Theatre on the Steps. Bridgenorth The Theatre on the Steps. Bridgenorth The Theatre on the Steps. Bridgenorth
Sunday, April 24 Sun, Apr 24 Gigspanner Big Band @ Huntingdon Hall Huntingdon Hall, Worcester Huntingdon Hall, Worcester
Saturday, April 23 Sat, Apr 23 Gigspanner Big Band @ Wyeside Arts Centre Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells, Builth Wells Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells, Builth Wells
Friday, April 22 Fri, Apr 22 Gigspanner Big Band @ The David Hall The David Hall, South Petherton, South Petherton The David Hall, South Petherton, South Petherton
Sunday, April 3 Sun, Apr 3 Edgelarks at Topsham Folk Club Matthews Hall, Topsham Matthews Hall, Topsham
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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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