For the first time (N)YMTG is presenting in Eastleigh: upstairs at the excellent Steam Town Brew Co, so decent beer is guaranteed!

Lewis Wood is a folk violinist, multi-instrumentalist and composer, and has been a part of the folk scene for a decade and a half.  In this solo tour, he will be playing a selection of his self-penned material, alongside some of his favourite traditional tunes, on fiddle and guitar. I think we can be pretty sure there will be some other surprises along the way...

For those who don't know Lewis (though this will not be his first musical performance at Steam Town), his playing draws mostly from the English Fiddle tradition, with influences from European and North American folk, as well as jazz and contemporary music. While being respectful to these traditions, he is also keen to push their boundaries, both through his interpretations of traditional music and his tune writing. He is probably best known for his work with acclaimed trio Granny’s Attic, who have gone from strength to strength since they formed in 2009. He also plays in a balfolk duo with Threepenny Bit clarinettist Helen Gentile.  In 2022, Lewis released his debut solo album Footwork, consisting of original tunes written for English Step Dancing.

You can listen to some of his playing here:  https://lewiswoodmusic.co.uk/m...

And buy his music here, if you'd care to revise before the show: https://lewiswood.bandcamp.com...