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The Folk Theatre Partisans

About Me

The Folk Theatre Partisans are the collective force of four of Leeds' finest solo folk musicians ~ Benjamin Wetherill, Fran Rodgers, David Broad and Michael Rossiter. Expect new interpretations of some old classics and a lot of instrument swapping.
To contact The Folk Theatre Partisans please email [email protected]
Leeds Guide Feature:
Funny thing in No Quarter magazine:
Past Performances:
21st July 2007, Moor Music Festival
14th July 2007, Thornborough Music Festival
27th April, The Holy Trinity Church, Leeds
23rd April, Montey’s, Harrogate
15th April, The Waiting Room, Eaglescliffe
13th April, The Packhorse, Leeds
15th March 2007, Milan's Coffee House, Harrogate
10th March 2007, The Packhorse, Leeds
2nd February 2007, The Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
9th December 2006, The Common Place, Leeds
25th November 2006, The Flux Gallery, Leeds
18th November 2006, The Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
11th November 2006, The Holy Trinity Church, Leeds
28th October 2006, The Common Place, Leeds
19th October 2006, The Flux Gallery, Leeds
22nd September 2006, Carter Family Tribute Night @ The Common Place, Leeds
17th June 2006, The Black Swan Inn, York

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/10/2006
Band Members: Benjamin Wetherill
Fran Rodgers
David Broad
Michael Rossiter

Influences: The Carter Family, John Jacob Niles, Joan Baez, Alan Lomax, Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

The Ballad of Leeds Town Hall

In 1890, a fire in the Municipal Buildings which now hold the Central Library, destroyed all court records from Leeds Town Hall for the years 1863 to 1869.During the reconstruction & restoration o...
Posted by on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:20:00 GMT

The Scaramanga Six Album Launch - How to get your ticket!

There will be limited tickets to this event. Here's how to make sure you don't miss out! You could wander to the Packhorse from 6pm on the night, get yourself a ticket and watch the bands. BUT it migh...
Posted by on Fri, 23 Feb 2007 06:01:00 GMT

New Songs

That's right - we've put some new songs up. There's "The Blacksmith", "Three Ravens", "Lulu Walls" and a new version of "Bury Me Beneath the Willow". Let us know what you think! Ta ta for now The Par...
Posted by on Wed, 31 Jan 2007 06:54:00 GMT

one for all you commuters

The Partisans will be gracing public transport across Yorkshire with a little feature in the Metro on Wednesday. Keep it folky.
Posted by on Sun, 03 Dec 2006 16:48:00 GMT

Review of The Partisans

18th November 2006 The Brudenell Social Club Erm, ok, let's stroke our full bellies and relax a bit to the sound of 4 very talented musicians who comprise The Folk Theatre Partisans, l-r Fran Rodgers,...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Nov 2006 01:53:00 GMT

Gigs and Leeds Guide Feature

Leeds Guide Feature We have lots of great gigs coming up, starting this Saturday 11th November at the Holy Trinity Church - see the gig listings for more details. Also, keep your eyes peeled fo...
Posted by on Wed, 08 Nov 2006 06:12:00 GMT

Review of the Carter Family Tribute Night

Upon entering the Common Place at dusk you wander into a safe and cosy darkness under the fairy-lights; return to the en-masse sitting on the carpet of childhood days, and naturally you're eager for a...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 01:25:00 GMT