Village

Artists A-Z
Mike has performed as a singer and session leader for many years in England
and Wales. We’re delighted to welcome him back to MC for us.
Molly Evans
Molly Evans is a lively young
singer and fiddle player from
Cheshire with a largely traditional
repertoire, known for her strong
voice and distinctive song settings.
Described by Bright Young Folk as
“an exciting sound”, her self titled
EP is lauded “a promising debut
from a fine musician”.
Nick Walden
Mike Gibson
Wesley Memorial Church, Sunday 7pm
Nick is one of the country’s most popular ceilidh callers,
and we’re delighted to welcome him (and his very
exciting shirts) to Folk Weekend. St Barnabas Church, Friday 7.45pm
Nostos
Blackwells, Sunday 1.15pm
Òkina
Artists A-Z
Nostos (Greek for a homecoming) is an amateur singing group formed in 2012 as
an attempt to bring together people interested in the rich vocal tradition of Greek
music. Since then it has welcomed an enthusiastic bunch of Greek and non-Greek
singers and instrumentalists. With an eclectic repertoire of modern and traditional
songs, Nostos invites you to a feast of mesmerizing sounds and rhythms in a musical
journey from the Mediterranean to the Black Sea.
Òkina is an amorphous selection of
musicians from Oxford who create
intricate music which combines
folk, jazz and electronica. Vocal
harmonies, Greek bouzouki, guitar,
drums, upcycled sounding objects
and various other percussion
instruments come together in a
vibrant ensemble of sounds.
Blackwells, Sunday 11.15am
A Ardington
School of Crafts
Traditional and Contemporary
Short courses with craftspeople
Huge range of workshops
Beginners very welcome
Ollie King
Oxford University Ceilidh Band
Fast emerging as one of England’s brightest new
traditional instrumentalists, Ollie is gaining extensive
attention across the folk scene. With musical skill
beyond his years, along with knowledge and enthusiasm
for the English tradition, Ollie effortlessly combines his
distinctive melodeon playing with traditional and in-thetradition
songs, entertaining audiences wherever he
plays with his skilful and emotive delivery.
Founded in 2011, the OUCB is a friendly non-auditioning band that gives its
members the opportunity to play a wide variety of folk music, whether or not
they have ever done so before. They played a storming evening ceilidh last
year, and this year they’re back in our new afternoon slot.
www.ardingtonschoolofcrafts.com
26 01235 833433 OX12 8PN
27
Elly Lucas
The Crown, Saturday 6pm and The Ashmolean Lecture Theatre, Sunday 12.45pm
St Barnabas Church, Saturday 3.45pm