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Crucible

English Traditional Folk Music and Song

About Me


The current line up congealed over a number of years of friendly playing, singing and drinking together in the vibrant trad. music scene of Sheffield, UK, a place that Colin Irwin recently described as the "Capital of English Folk Music". All four members of Crucible had been playing in other bands, notably dance/ceildih acts Jabadaw and Hekety whilst singing together informally in pubs around the city and at clubs and festivals. Slowly this developed into actually a) practicing and b) getting some gigs.
In 2003 Crucible recorded their debut CD "Changeling" on WildGoose Records, and then went off to tour in Canada. This in turn led to an increasing UK profile and a steady trickle of bookings at folk clubs and festivals around the UK. Since then the band have released a second album 2005's "Crux" (again on WildGoose) toured again in Canada and Europe and are looking forward to returning to the studio in the near future.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/10/2006
Band Website: cruciblemusic.co.uk
Band Members:

Crucible are:


Gavin Davenport - Vocals, Guitar, Cittern, Mandolin
Jess Arrowsmith - Vocals, Violin, Viola
Helena Reynolds - Vocals, 5 String Viola, Octave Violin, English Bagpipes
Richard Arrowsmith - Vocals, Melodeons, Anglo Concertina
Influences: Very varied but including: Cordelia's Dad, Tim Eriksen, The Young Tradition, Peter Bellamy, The Watersons, John Kirkpatrick, Swan Arcade, Chris Wood & Andy Cutting, Malicorne, Gabriel Yacoub, La Bamboche, Brass Monkey, Kings of Calicutt, Fred Jordan, May Bradley, Walter Pardon, Bob Roberts and many more traditional and revival musicians and singers.
Sounds Like:
"Crucible reach to the heart of the matter... bringing guts and attitude back into the music."

FRoots


"It's unusual to encounter a group that displays such instrumental talent and such vocal strength simultaneously: these kids can really play."

Sing Out!


"Emphatically talented... What instantly stands out is that each of them is not only a very capable musician but also has a joyfully distinctive voice"

The Folkmag


"plenty of light and shade, good taste, expertise and clued in performance - an example to anyone and everyone - young and old- who wishes to get involved in the interpretation of traditional English music and keep it real and keep it cool! Their combined instrumental and singing skills are nothing short of stunning."

English Dance and Song


Record Label: currently seeking a label for 3rd Album
Type of Label: None