Harewood Magna Folk singers from Lancashire

Heartree - Martin and Catherine Lee perform.
Martin wrote his first song aged seven. By twelve he was drumming in a local Jazz band and by thirteen he'd formed a band called 'HarewoodMagna', named as Britain's youngest folk band of the time. Martin's musical arrangements were far beyond his years and the band quickly grew in popularity, toured extensively, performed on television and released two albums. Today he has worked with many artists, been influenced by playing blues and developed a rich vocal style. His guitar playing is often remarked upon as being a mix of delicate finger picking with a strong rhythmic element and his lyrics go straight to the heart. Martin's musicality developed over the years by ear, he feels this gave him the freedom to evolve from the inside out. Catherine's vocal style is often remarked upon as being an unusual in its mix of Jazz like deep rich tones with an English folk like vibrato. She has been involved in the creative arts for twenty years, initially in visual and performance art, and later in body related arts such as movement and massage. Her creative process led her to pick up a guitar eight years ago and begin writing songs, she has been creating and singing songs ever since. Catherine and Martin met through hearing each other sing. They started collaborating immediately and found that their vocals and guitar styles blended unusually well and their lyrics shared an intimate and heartfelt quality.Nine months later they are now completing their first album,performing and collaborating with other artists.
Vin Garbutt - is reputed to have said that he is not interested in becoming a big star in the accepted sense. Nevertheless in the area of music where he performs, there is no bigger star. He prefers to be a big fish in a small pond. This attitude means that his need for privacy and a balanced home life are safeguarded and satisfied. What the world realised long before Vin did, was that the small pond had grown over the years into a considerable lake.
Mike Harding - after a chequered early career as dustman, bus conductor, road digger and carpet-fitter, Mike took a degree in Education, paying his way by working at night in Folk Clubs. Finally, the lure of the bright lights proved too much and he became a full-time entertainer instead of a teacher.
The Oldham Tinkers - the songs and music of the Oldham Tinkers are deeply rooted in the traditions of Lancashire, and since Larry and Gerry Kearns first came across their old school friend, John Howarth, singing in an Oldham pub, the group have established themselves as one of Lancashire’s best loved folk acts.
The Phenomenal Bernard Wrigley - began by singing in folk clubs, and then became involved with documentaries produced at the new and dynamic Octagon theatre in Bolton. This carried on into plays, and then the Ken Campbell Roadshow, where the acting and singing combined. Here he wrote such gems as the Ballad of Knocking Nelly. From here, as well as singing all the while, he appeared in numerous Alan Bennett films, including Day Out, Afternoon Off, and Me, I'm afraid of Virginia Woolf. Then came a steady trail of appearances in TV programmes and adverts, including a prestigious Guinness TV campaign and a Royal Command Performance during Jubilee year.
The Yetties - The Yetties are one of England's most popular folk groups. They take their name from the Dorset village of Yetminster which was their childhood home. Their obvious love of the West Country, it's songs, stories and humour wins them friends wherever they go.
Ralph McTell website produced by his production company Leola Music. Their priority is to provide the most up to date tour information and news, as well the facility to buy any product from the full official catalog online.
Mike Silver now based in Launceston, Cornwall, Mike Silver has been writing and playing music for more than 30 years, enjoying a quiet success story throughout the UK and in various territories around the world.
Jim Diamond is best loved for his million selling hits "I Won’t Let You Down", "I Should Have Known Better", "Hi Ho Silver" and his beautifully haunting voice.