Askew Sisters

Emily and Hazel Askew are a young duo making waves on the folk scene with their energetic brand of English folk music. Using fiddle and melodeon, they play and sing with an infectious enjoyment and love for the music, winning them fans wherever they go. From rhythmic, foot stomping tunes, to powerful interpretations of songs and ballads, their playing always guarantees to engage and inspire those who hear. They’ve spent the last couple of years playing at venues across the country, from top festivals and folk clubs, to London’s National Theatre and National Portrait Gallery. After the release of their acclaimed album ‘All in a Garden Green’ in Autumn 2007, 2008 is set to be their busiest year yet with an Easter tour and numerous summer dates. Check out their tour dates and come see them live!------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------"Simpl y fantastic traditional music - look out, England - the sisters of stomp are heading your way!" - James Fagan and Nancy Kerr-------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------“Hazel’s rich gutsy voice and inventive melodeon playing combined with the skill of Emily’s singing fiddle or soulful cello are a new force to be reckoned with!” -Stirrings Magazine---------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------“Hazel and Emily are engaging and talented young ladies who are getting things right. They look set to adorn the living tradition for years to come. Vote with bums on seats and hands in wallets” - Living Tradition Magazine---------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------“The breezy robustness of their musicianship is demonstrated in the joyous way the two parts switch around, colluding and colliding during the course of a tune set, adeptly maintaining listener interest while keeping feet tapping....infectious pumping energy characterises their performance” - fRoots magazine---------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------"Emily & Hazel are really making a name for themselves as one of the most enchanting acts around" - Walthamstow Folk Club MyGen Profile Generator