"Knock at the knocker, ring at the bell" - latest CD
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'Magpie Lane have turned their hands to many different themed projects down the years and are every bit as listenable here as ever. They are equally effective singing in permutations from solo to full ensemble and (a big plus in my book) make good use of a cello in their arrangements.'
Nick Beale, fRoots
'They do sterling work dusting off England's traditional songs and tunes'
Verity Sharp, BBC Radio3
Five-piece acoustic band specialising in traditional English songs and dance tunes.
Seven critically-acclaimed CDs on the Beautiful Jo label.
Regular performers at top folk festivals, including Sidmouth, Towersey, Fylde, Chippenham.
'this Oxfordshire sextet represents the very best in the English country dance and song tradition… an accomplished and joyous album that's the finest in its genre in many a moon'
Sing Out!
‘The music and songs are all performed with a deep respect for the material, retaining the traditional flavour completely ... Will prove a delight to lovers of traditional English music and song,'
Folkwrite magazine
'Carefully chosen material, meticulously arranged and honed to perfection... Familiar songs have been revitalised and given a new burst of energy either through original arrangements - 'A Begging I will Go' - or full blooded chorus singing - 'The Constant Lovers'. 72 minutes of quality music'
Folk London
'release consistently good albums of English songs and music'
Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2
'You can tell it's English a mile away'
Ashley Hutchings
‘If there were a pub session in heaven, it would sound like this.'
Sing Out!