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Artists Jon Boden is a multi-instrumentalist and English traditional folk singer of high renown. He plays fiddle as part of <strong>the</strong> duo Spiers and Boden and fronts <strong>the</strong> band Bellowhead as well as his own songwriting project The Remnant Kings. 371, 625, 689 Jon Boden and Fay Hield (see Jon Boden/Fay Hield & The Hurricane Party). 488 Jon Brenner is <strong>the</strong> accordion player in The Gloworms who will be running accordion workshops and MCing during <strong>week</strong>. 229, 331, 360, 475, 528, 678, 742, 778, 859 Jonny Kearney and Lucy Farrell perform haunting and spellbinding selfpenned and traditional songs. The young English alt-folk duo combine melancholy kitchen sink drama with a folkcore underbelly. 342, 344, 360, 425, 456, 488 June Tabor is a legendary and sublime singer of traditional (and contemporary) song. A compelling storyteller – and 2012 BBC Radio Two <strong>Folk</strong> Singer Of <strong>the</strong> Year – June joins Martin Simpson as a special guest. June Tabor & Oysterband continue to celebrate <strong>the</strong>ir remarkable multi awardwinning reunion on Ragged Kingdom with blistering live concerts – interpreting songs <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> tradition and contemporary songwriters’ book – <strong>from</strong> P.J.Harvey to Joy Division. A joyous collaboration. 788 Ka<strong>the</strong>rine Hurdley & Alex Percy are two young folk musicians performing captivating music <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> English tradition on fiddle, guitar and vocals who have made waves at <strong>the</strong> St Alban’s New Roots competition. 648, 728, 864 Katie’s Quartet, led by Katie Howson, play gutsy traditional dance tunes with a distinctive East Anglian flavour for ceilidhs and traditional music nights. 349, 490, 789 KEGS are a coming toge<strong>the</strong>r of Newcastle Kingsmen, Earlsdon Morris Men, Gaorsach Rapper & Sword, and Jake Jones & Dan Eccles. 435, 634, 660, 868 Kerry Fletcher is a traditional dancer of many styles, <strong>from</strong> waltzing to clogging. She is an experienced dance workshop leader and an accomplished performer in many styles <strong>from</strong> couple dances of Europe to percussive dancing of <strong>the</strong> Appalachian mountains. 102, 218, 225, 245, 361, 437, 465, 535, 564, 636, 664, 739, 765, 829, 849, 858 Kirsty Bromley is a young singer, dancer, teacher and performer of folk music within <strong>the</strong> English Tradition. She appears at <strong>Sidmouth</strong> as part of Laurel Swift’s Strike A Match project. 252, 337, 412 Kirsty Cotter is a fiddler who specializes in <strong>the</strong> music of Scotland, particularly collections of tunes <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> 18th and 19th centuries, including pibrochs. She has founded <strong>the</strong> Scottish Music department at <strong>the</strong> RSAMD Junior Academy where she teaches fiddle and directs Scottish-music ensembles. 424, 524, 623, 724 Kirsty Cotter and Barry Watson Kirsty is joined by Barry Watson on accordion for some concert spots.337, 483, 578, 586, 823 Kirtlington Morris dance in a distinctive Cotswold tradition, reconstructed by Paul Davenport and handed over to <strong>the</strong> village of Kirtlington in 1979, when <strong>the</strong> present Morris side was formed. 211, 238, 359, 427, 446, 448, 479, 541, 570 Kissmet, <strong>the</strong> vision of two Indian Sikh bro<strong>the</strong>rs, are a multi-cultural 6-piece band fusing funky bhangra with reggae and Western rock beats. 108 Lancashire Wallopers were originally formed in 1981 by students of <strong>the</strong> legendary clog dancer and music hall entertainer Sam Sherry, whose traditional clog routines <strong>the</strong>y still perform along with those of o<strong>the</strong>r famous clog dancers <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> north of England. 207, 340, 352, 477, 518, 547, 562, 593, 736, 747, 815, 822, 851, 856 Laurel Swift is whirlwind of folk activism: musician, dancer, workshop leader and composer. She plays fiddle with The Gloworms, <strong>the</strong> double bass with Gadarene and is founder and choreographer of Morris Offspring. This <strong>week</strong> she leads <strong>the</strong> Strike A Match project appearing around <strong>the</strong> town on Tuesday. 412, 823 Lauren McCormick launches her new CD On Blue Stockings at <strong>Sidmouth</strong> <strong>Folk</strong>Week, weaving traditional and contemporary songs with spellbinding storytelling and enchanting vocals. 628, 688, 785, 838 Lebedek draw on <strong>the</strong>ir diverse cultural heritage and musical pedigree to create a unique and fresh sound of pan- European music. The four members are all masters of <strong>the</strong>ir craft, and include a Ukrainian accordionist, a Macedonian violinist, a Polish/Dutch/Jewish violinist, and a pure bred Englishman! 441, 467, 517, 630, 751, 840 Len Graham & Jack Lynch perform stories for all ages. Len’s extensive repertoire of Irish songs covers <strong>the</strong> whole gamut of <strong>the</strong>mes and human experience. Known not only for his inimitable singing style, but also for <strong>the</strong> breadth of his knowledge of Irish folk music. Jack Lynch is a noted exponent of <strong>the</strong> ancient art of <strong>the</strong> Seanchaí, <strong>the</strong> storyteller of <strong>the</strong> past. 256, 365, C421, 522, 548, 586, 672, 770, 791, 838, 862 Lester Simpson is a talented folk singer, choir leader and <strong>Folk</strong>waves radio presenter who is one third of folk group Coope, Boyes and Simpson. Lester Simpson will be singing, MCing and interviewing songwriters. 228, 257, 344, 371, 425, 458, 525, 554, 588, 625, 686, 725, 791, 820 Lights and Clockwork are a local band performing at The Dukes. 258 Liv Dunn is versatile fiddle player accompanying Paul Hutchinson for workshops as well as playing in Mad Dog Mcrea. 302, 312, 362, 481, 501, 560 Lori Campbell is a singer-songwriter/ guitarist <strong>from</strong> <strong>Sidmouth</strong> whose songs about pigeons, rainbows, <strong>the</strong> English Riviera and beyond have a natural charm. 555 Lynne Render is dancer and caller <strong>from</strong> Loughborough, with a particular interest in American and English dances. 236, 364, 432, 760, 837 page 71