After hearing about Folk Camps at the South East London Folk Orchestra (SELfolk.co.uk) I finally gave in to the temptation and decided to see what the fuss was about. Somehow, that decision has now spiraled into me being a staff musician—and I couldn’t be happier!
Classical piano wasn’t the most portable folk instrument, so I have my fiddle-playing dad and eBay to thank for the arrival of my red accordion. After plenty of pub sessions in Faversham, I left my Kentish roots behind and moved to London.
It was through SELFolk that I found my way into the vibrant London folk scene, Folk Camp adventures, and now play in a ceilidh band called The Conquering Heroes (https://www.theconqueringheroes.co.uk).
When I’m not making music, I’m a speech and language therapist for Deaf children by day, and spend my Monday nights Morris dancing with Quaggy Morris
You’ll often find me playing a mix of English, Irish, Scottish, French, Cajun, and American tunes. I’m always happy to support music workshops and enjoy playing at a slower pace with beginners.
Folk Camps is a special place to play music, dance, sing, learn a new skill, make friends, relax in a field or stargaze. I love walking back to my tent by moonlight after the late night ceilidh, with the marquee glowing magically behind me. My only complaint is all the tunes that get stuck in my head. And all the new wrinkles from laughing too much.