Three acclaimed folk musicians are set to perform in Kendal as part of a UK tour celebrating the release of their debut album.
Toby Shaer, Archie Moss and Jack Warnock will bring their new collaboration, Fíochán, to Kendal on November 11.
The trio's November tour began in Glasgow on November 7 and runs until November 22, with the official album launch taking place at the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith on November 14.
Fíochán brings together traditional music, improvisation and contemporary composition, drawing on the musicians' shared interest in traditions from the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.
The album's title comes from the Irish word Fíochán, pronounced "Fee-uh-han", meaning the act of weaving.
The musicians said the name reflected the way the album brings together the "threads" of their individual musical journeys, influences and heritage.
Archie Moss is a BBC award-winning accordion player and composer who has performed alongside artists including Seth Lakeman, Sam Sweeney and Eliza Carthy.
Moss has also previously worked with Toby Shaer as part of Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys.
Shaer is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer who plays fiddle, flute, whistles and cittern.
Originally from the south-east of England, Shaer has toured across Europe, Australia and China and has worked with musicians including Cara Dillon, John McCusker, Michael McGoldrick and John Doyle.
Jack Warnock, from Co. Derry, is an award-winning guitarist and singer who performs songs in both Irish and English.
An Irish speaker, Warnock's repertoire and compositions draw heavily on storytelling and traditional folk music.
Together, the musicians describe Fíochán as an album of contrasts, combining familiar melodies and traditions with experimentation and contemporary arrangements.
Their approach involves presenting folk music "through a contemporary lens", with the album featuring reinterpretations of traditional music alongside original compositions.
Following the Kendal performance on November 11, the UK tour will continue throughout the month, concluding on November 22.
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