Come and dance to Blowzabella: a genuinely unique band that makes an inimitable, driving, drone-based wall-of-sound - played with a fabulous sense of melody, rhythmic expertise and sheer feeling. They compose their own music which is influenced by English and European traditional folk music and song. Many of their tunes are “standards” in the modern British/European folk repertoire and are played by people all over the world. Bands across Europe and beyond who experiment with folk music often cite Blowzabella as a major influence. Much loved and respected, there is no one else quite like them.

The band is: Andy Cutting – diatonic button accordion; Jo Freya – vocals, saxophone, clarinet; Paul James – vocals, bagpipes, saxophones; David Shepherd – violin; Barn Stradling – bass guitar; Jon Swayne – bagpipes, saxophone

The gig is in the late afternoon/early evening so people who travel to see the band can get home at a reasonable time! Doors open at 4pm. Band will be on stage at 4.30pm and it ends by 8pm. Bar available. 

Most people like to dance at their gigs. The band have always made a big effort to be as inclusive as possible and don't pressure people to dance - usually their infectious music does the trick! Jo and Dave will call some of the dances - mostly with non-gendered explanations. Other dances in their repertoire are easy to pick up by watching and then joining in as you want. There's plenty for experienced and less experienced dancers to enjoy. The band also welcome anyone who wants to just come and just watch and listen. There are no reserved seats but there will be plenty of chairs around the dance floor and we always make sure there's a seat for anyone who needs one.

Tickets are priced £18 standard and £8 for under 21s.  We accept online payments with PayPal. Please contact us directly for other options.

Doors open 16:00, dance starts 16:30 and ends by 20:00

This gig is a co-promoted between Blowzabella and Oxfolk.

https://blowzabella.co.uk

http://oxfolk.org.uk/

Access Information

• If you have a disability and need a personal assistant so that you can enjoy our events, we're happy to provide you with an extra ticket for them, free of charge. You can book a carer’s ticket when you book your own.

• There is level access into Kennington Village Hall, with a ramp at the front of the centre. A disabled person’s toilet is available.

• Lighting is a combination of the standard lights in the hall, and some coloured stage lighting. We do not use flashing lights.

• There is a quieter area in the lobby, which is next to the hall but separate from it.

• If you have any questions please contact us on info@oxfolk.org.uk