Banter
Friday 15.00 - 16.00

Described as “The future of Folk”, Banter take English traditional music to the next level with their iconic interpretations of classic songs and dance tunes.

Following in the creative footsteps of the likes of Steeleye Span and La Bottine Souriante, Nina Zella, Simon Care and Tim Walker have lovingly reinvented what defines English Folk. This year the trio have added the multi-instrumentalist skills of Mark Jolley (TradArrr, Feast of Fiddles) to their line-up and have been receiving rave reviews from around the globe for both their live shows and particularly for their fourth album HEROES.  They are currently touring material from their brand-new studio album “english”,  alongside some of their old favourites.

“... wonderfully, powerfully dynamic. They really rock wherever they go.” - Mike Harding

“...full of Invention.” - R&R Magazine 4* review

“... really atmospheric and exquisitely done.” - Mark Radcliffe (BBC Radio 2, The Folk Show)

 “...Folk from a parallel reality... Banter stands up proud and makes you want to shout 'Brilliant!'." - Nigel Schofield (Tykes’ Stirrings Magazine)

“... Nina Zella...Easily comparable to Christine McVie” - Northern Sky

“...If you think there’s nothing new to hear in folk music these days, listen to Banter and think again.” - Folking.com

“...What the folk tradition is all about.” - Folk London Magazine

“...Trad is everywhere; it’s how it’s used that makes all the difference.” - Spiral Earth Magazine

“...Trad goes visiting the relatives.” - The Living Tradition Magazine

“Banter were amazing. Fantastic harmonies and great playing” – Ralph McTell 2023

Find out more at:
https://www.banter.band/

www.facebook.com/bantermusic

www.instagram.com/banterfolk

https://banter3.bandcamp.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC80P_YO1SQw6KjKN1hjmaLw