Daisy Rickman, Goblin Band + more

A Salute to May Day: feat. Daisy Rickman, Goblin Band, Belles of London City & Tea Leaf

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Daisy Rickman is a self-taught multidisciplinary Artist and Musician from Mousehole, Cornwall.

Rickman, known for both her captivating music and striking paintings has recently released her latest album, “Howl”, which reflects her deep connection to the landscapes of Cornwall, blending influences from folk pioneers like Vashti Bunyan & Nick Drake with the droning psychedelia of bands like The Brian Jonestown Massacre. In her live performances, Rickman’s hypnotic low vocals and masterful instrumentation transport audiences to a sun-soaked realm of sound, where mystical and earthy melodies intertwine. With her profound lyrics and evocative storytelling, she creates an immersive experience that celebrates the interconnectedness of nature and the human spirit.

“Reminiscent of those long lost folk gigs of the 1960s, Rickman and her band put together a mesmerising performance. Truly, it was the kind of performance that her cult-like following will hold dearly in their memories for years to come.” – Hard Of Hearing Magazine

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Relative newcomers on the thriving UK traditional folk circuit, Goblin Band are a collection of queer, musicians based around Hobgoblin Music, a folk-instrument shop with a branch located in central London. Inspired as much by medieval and early music, as they are by the folk traditions of Britain and abroad, the six-piece set their stall on re-energising timeless, much-journeyed songs for an ever-growing new community of young folk enthusiasts.

Debut EP ‘Come Slack Your Horse!’ - featuring songs dating back as early as the mid-17th century - sees the band doing just that. While some tracks here - such as instrumental opener ‘Black Nag’ or

‘Widecombe Fair’ - express a boundless, escapist joy, and the band’s deeply infectious enthusiasm for traditional music, many tracks across the collection, despite their age, bear startling parallels with the travails of contemporary society.

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Vibrant, energetic, challenging and delightfully eccentric, the Belles of London City will break all of your stereotypes about Morris dancing. Dressed in trademark red and white corsets, the Belles of London City have captured the attention of the national press and delighted audiences around the country with Morris Dancing for the 21st Century.

Traditional folk rhythms, high jumping, audience participation and general horseplay mix to deliver a toe-tappingly infectious dance spectacle. Our entertainment can be tailored for all kinds of events - nightclubs and venues in London's East End, stage performances, private parties, weddings, corporate events, festivals, and school workshops.

As well as our public performances, we also provide traditional dance and music school workshops, which aim to build confidence, coordination, and curiosity.

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