THE Churchfitters is a folk band like no other – and it’s coming to play in South Petherton.
A double bass made from a saucepan and heart-wrenching vocals are accompanied by a musical saw and foot-stompingly fast fiddle mixed with infectious funk-rock rhythms.
The four virtuoso musicians from England and France strut their stuff on a stage which bristles with instruments, including flute, banjo, tin whistle, guitar and ukulele.
Throw in a stand-up dustbin bass, a sackful of percussion and a ‘bing bong’ machine made out of hacksaw blades, and the band is complete.
Visitors to the David Hall can enjoy traditional tunes reinvigorated with mesmerising jazz sax, some exquisite harmonies, a slew of startlingly original songs and a few jokes which result in a high energy show which always leaves audiences cheering.
Pete Wheeler, the venue’s music manager, said: “This is another band making a welcome return.
“There’s no group quite like The Churchfitters, who were one of the real hits of the Cropredy Festival – brilliant musicians who really know how to perform and without doubt four of Brittany’s finest.”
David Pegg, of the Cropredy Festival, said: “I knew as soon as I saw the instruments that The Churchfitters were going to be interesting.
“However, on watching their set I can honestly say they’re the most musically inventive quartet I’ve seen in decades.
“They received a standing ovation from the festival – go and see them and you’ll understand why.”
The toe-tapping concert is on Saturday, February 28, at 8pm and tickets cost £18 – see www.thedavidhall.
org.uk for details.
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