Prepare for an exhilarating night of music as two of the UK’s most accomplished folk musicians, Will Pound & Jenn Butterworth, bring their spellbinding live show to Humph Hall, with an opening set by one of Australia's most loved songwriters & bassists Liz Frencham.
Harmonica and melodeon virtuoso Will Pound and award-winning guitarist and vocalist Jenn Butterworth are a powerhouse duo renowned for blending folk traditions with spontaneous improvisation and high-energy musicianship. Their performances are a thrilling game of “musical cat and mouse,” a dance of spontaneous, in-the-moment interplay that mesmerises audiences. Virtuosic, unpredictable, and filled with joy, their music is a celebration of the magic of live performance.
With accolades from BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, FATEA, Songlines, and the Scots Trad Music Awards, Will and Jenn are recognised as musical alchemists, turning tradition into something thrillingly new while staying deeply connected to the roots of their craft. Both are sought-after collaborators, known for their fearless innovation and infectious stage presence.
Opening the evening is one of Australia's most loved and respected folk songwriters and bassist Liz Frencham. Liz is a rare bird. A warm, exuberant performer known for her velvety voice, melodic bass lines and her genre-defying swag of songs spanning folk, blues, swing and Americana. She is loved by music festival audiences for multiple successful collaborations (FrenchamSmith, Jigzag, John Flanagan Trio & Dev'lish Mary) as well as appearing as an accompanist for countless artists both here and across the globe. A luminous presence, armed with a double-bass and a supernova smile.
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Jenn Butterworh
"Butterworth shows that you can steal the limelight even from the shadowy environs of the accompanist's chair; death-defying, finger-bamboozling chord shapes whizz up and down the guitar's neck, much to the amazement and enticement of the casual listener." - Tradfolk
"Butterworth powers the show with driving guitar." - The Metro
"Butterworth's style is what makers her one of the most in-demand musicians in Scotland. There are few guitarists in this country able to so intricately guide a set with melody and rhythm." - The National
Liz Frencham
"World's best smile, lovely voice, great bass - Go Liz!"
Such an expressive, smooth, sensitive rendition. And your face is divine in its expression!"
"Outstanding!"
"That was g-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-d!"