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The Woodlarks

About Me

This is the myspace for the duo formerly known as the Woodlarks. You can still contact either Tanya or Brona but they are no longer performing together as a duo.The Woodlarks came from Watford and Warrenpoint. Tanya and Brona first struck a common chord when they heard each other perform at London’s Magpie’s Nest. Having discovered their common passion for folk music, they decided to try a few songs. Together explored a wealth of British and American folk music adding their own subtle twists and tinges to the likes of Buell Kazee’s Railroad Boy and nobody’s Nottamun town. Their finger-picking guitar styles and penchant for harmony were well-matched.In two years they recorded a live EP and performed at many folk clubs and festivals supporting a diverse range of musicians including Dave Swarbrick, Alasdair Roberts and Walter Strauss. By the summer of 2009, they'd performed everywhere from the cosy crazy festivals like Crediton Folk Weekend to the more notable Gosport and Fareham, Paradise Gardens, Leigh Folk Festival and even Glastonbury.Still, all good things must come to an end. Thanks for the support.


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Member Since: 13/03/2008
Band Website: nationalbeardregistry.com
Band Members: Tanya Jackson (vocals, guitar) and Brona McVittie (vocals, guitar, beard)
Influences: The whole wide world
Sounds Like: Larks in the park?
Record Label: Beardie Birds
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Woodlark (Lullula arborea)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5DGLHwcj-Q
Posted by on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:10:00 GMT

Festival Fever

We're not massive bloggers (as you might notice) but having played with four very different venues in the last couple of weeks, I just wanted to stop and write a little about them.We kick off on the 1...
Posted by on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:58:00 GMT

UNDERCOVER FOLK CLUB

As a little experiment, in association with Forestbrook, the Woodlarks are starting a new folk club with a covers theme. Their first night, Sunday 28th September, will focus on acoustic/folk versions ...
Posted by on Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:08:00 GMT

Truth is a fixed star (Live EP)

The talented and generous singer-songwriter, Colum Sands, recently had the Woodlarks in to his studio to record a few songs. Courtesy of Spring records, we now bring you our first live EP, 'Truth is a...
Posted by on Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:57:00 GMT

The Old Man from Over the Sea

The Woodlarks sing a two-part harmony version inspired by Frankie Armstrong's recording on the record, 'The Bird in the Bush', which also features our hero, Dave Swarbrick, the lovely Anne Briggs and ...
Posted by on Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:49:00 GMT

Eileen Aroon

This song reputedly dates back to the 14th or 15th centuries, although the exact origins are not known. According to one legend it was written by Irish minstrel harper Carol O'Daly, an accomplished ge...
Posted by on Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:37:00 GMT

Pipers Song

This is the song of a piper who not only plays music but labours as well. He advises his love against marrying the hackler, weaver and tailor, and to choose himself, the piper, as her husband. The mak...
Posted by on Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:22:00 GMT

The Woodlarks - Eileen Aroon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xecH6ZarSM
Posted by on Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:54:00 GMT