An evening of folk song and tales

Mary Hampton, Phil Tyler, Jamie Crawford & Iain Paxon - An evening of folk song and talesA seated concert in the Lewes Con Club Mary Hampton and Phil Tyler will play solo setsSupported by story teller Jamie Crawford with accompaniment by Iain Paxon on assorted sound objectsDoors at 7pm, Performances begin at 8pmMary Hampton is a folksinger, musician and composerwhose work is influenced by Symbolism, traditionalfolksong, lo-fi and experimental chamber music.Operating at the less-explored intersection of folksong and art song, she has performed frequently in theUK, as well as in Europe and America, and toured withDiane Cluck, Alasdair Roberts, James Yorkston and LaCozna among others. She has been described variouslyas “a rare talent” (The Guardian), “brilliant andpeculiar” (Acoustic Magazine), and “very English andvery unusual” (The Times). Her recordings include 2LPs (My Mother’s Children and Folly), 4 EPs and 4singles.Phil Tyler is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and Sacred Harpteacher. Best known for his work in duos with Cath Tyler andSarah Hill, and currently playing with alt-folkers Powtes andThe Last Path, he has shared stages with Dick Gaughan, BillCallahan, David Pajo, Alasdair Roberts, Richard Dawson andperformed at Sidmouth and Cambridge Folk festivals,Supersonic and Supernormal.Jamie Crawford is a story teller known for his dynamic reworking of traditional stories, for his playful approach to the spoken word and for the warmth of his telling, He has been delivering storytelling shows, workshops and walks since 2002.https://www.jamiecrawfordstorytelling.com/Iain Paxon is a musician utilising amplified objects and percussion to create atmospheric and dynamic sound paintings. He has worked primarily with contemporary dancers to create collaborative improvisation performances. He also uses his bicycle as a sound making tool, performing in places ranging from Lewes High Street to Camden Roundhouse.