Trim Rig And A Doxy
Derek & Julia Batters met at the start of the millennium. Both brought a love of folk tradition to the relationship and now perform together as a shanty duo. Julia (melodeon) originated from a musical family in London. She used to sleep in her carrycot on top of the family piano! Derek is an accomplished singer from Lancashire. He first found his voice in his teens singing lead parts in school operatic productions before becoming involved with folk music. But don’t let their history put you off, the growing interest in this type of music has produced many new performers, but few of the quality of this pair.
The saucy nature of many shanties is enhanced by the interplay between the couple giving a performance that is both warm and humorous as well as musical. For those who love traditional music delivered with strength, clarity and simplicity this couple will never fail to delight.
The couple are equally at home in a variety of venues from the main stage to the more intimate surroundings of a public house. Their enjoyment of the music is infectious and stands them in good stead whether performing in their own right, or hosting singarounds.
"See what we can do with a noisy pub", (Video Clip).
http://www.trimrigdoxy.com
‘Julia’s distinctive melodeon style blends with Derek’s mellow voice providing a unique interpretation of many well known favourites’. (Saddleworth Folk/Roots Festival 2002.)
‘Trim Rig’s voice soars and slices through Doxy’s harmonious melodeon playing taking us back to the saucy, salty sea days of hardship and romance. A feast for your eyes and ears’. (Bishops Castle Folk Weekend 2003).
EVENT'S 2009
Feb 20th-22rd..Enkhuizen, The Netherlands.
March 7th...........Ingleton Folk Weekend, Fundraiser, U.K.
April 10th-12th .....Shanty Weekend, Shipwreck Bar, Shotley Gate, U.K.
May 22rd-24th...The Beckside Heritage weekend, U.K.
June 19th-21st...............Alcester Folk Festival, U.K.
June 26th – 28th........Braunston Marina, Narrow Boat Festival, U.K.
7th-10th Aug... The Wooden Boat Festival, Risor, Norway.
15th-16th Aug.........Bideford Folk Festival, Devon, U.K.
Sept 12th-13th ....................Sark the Channal Island U.K.
Oct 2nd-4th ...................Ingleton Folk Weekend. U.K.
Oct 9th-10th........................Harwich Shanty Festival, U.K.