There’s no denying that Greg Russell and Ciaran Algar have been kept busy over the last few years. Most recently Greg has performed in Shake the Chains and The Transports, two touring productions which have had praiseworthy reviews from the music press. Ciaran released his solo debut album The Final Waltz at the beginning of last year which saw him touring with his band throughout 2016. While this has all been great, I’m sure that fans will be pleased to hear that they will reunite as a duo again next month as they head out on the road (see tour dates below).
Bearing in mind that Greg Russell & Ciaran Algar won the BBC Young Folk Awards in 2013 they’ve certainly come along in leaps and bounds. They went on to win the BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award in 2014 and were nominated for Best Duo in 2015. Last year they released The Silent Majority which was a Featured Album of the Month on Folk Radio UK. In her album review Helen concluded:
The Silent Majority is both a milestone and a pointer to the future; from start to finish it’s packed with great songs played with panache, confidence and an irresistible enthusiasm for the music. It’s an album which firmly establishes the reputations of Greg Russell and Ciaran Algar as one of the best duos on the British folk circuit today and, if there’s any justice in this world, will sell by the wagonload to existing fans and newcomers alike. Read the full review here.
Watch their latest new video as they perform The Silent Majority live.
https://youtu.be/-86vuTiky2U
Greg Russell & Ciaran Algar UK Tour
1st April 2017 – HADDENHAM Ceilidhs
2nd April 2017 – CANTERBURY Barham Village Hall
3rd April 2017 – STAFFORD Gatehouse Theatre
6th April 2017 – SHEFFIELD The Greystones
7th April 2017 – STOCKTON The Arc
8th April 2017 – TRELAWNYD Memorial Hall
9th April 2017 – HITCHIN Folk Club
13th April 2017 – LONDON Cecil Sharp House
17th April 2017 – Nr WICKHAM Forest Folk Club
19th April 2017 – PENZANCE Folk Club
21st April 2017 – DARTMOOR Church House Concerts
22nd April 2017 – SHREWSBURY The Hive
26th & 27th May 2017 – Ireby Festival
8th July 2017 – TRELAWNYD Folk At The Hall
For ticket links and more details visit: www.russellalgar.co.uk
Photo Credit: Rob Bridge