While often labelled as a young folk recorder pioneer, Finn Collinson is actually a man of many hats, as he demonstrates so well on his new single Jerry Bundler. Finn and his band knock the ball out of the park on this one. It’s refreshingly original, full of character and movement, reminiscent of early pioneering folk-rock, sweeping up influences that add a unique colour and zest. The interplay and atmosphere delivered by Emma Beach’s gorgeous oboe and Archie Churchill-Moss‘s accordion are so intuitive. At the same time, Collinson’s mid-point recorder solo is superb, all underpinned by the faultless driving rhythm of Evan Carson‘s bodhran and Collinson’s driving guitar playing. It’s an unexpected vocal track from Collinson, and it works so well; I’ll venture further to say it’s his best yet, which must bode well for his forthcoming album The Threshold being released on 7th October.
Jerry Bundler was inspired by a Victorian ghost story of the same name by W W Jacobs (1863-1943). Charting a notorious London highwayman whose unexplained death results in the patrons of a country inn being haunted at night, this is the first time Finn and his band have performed a self-composed song.
“I’m often drawn to create music inspired by stories I read, both fictional and real-life”, explains Finn. ”I especially enjoy short stories and this song grew from one I read last year.”
”I’m perhaps more known as an instrumentalist but I love the creative process of arranging vocal tracks. This is actually the first time I’ve released a song of my own composition. It’s definitely at the rockier end of the scale in my band’s repertoire – brilliant fun to play live!”
The video was filmed and edited by Rowan Collinson.
Forged in his native East Anglia but heavily inspired by his four years living and studying in London, Finn’s new album The Threshold (released 7th October) is a meeting point of old and new, rural and urban, traditional and contemporary. His first release in three years, this music pushes boundaries, challenging listeners to consider repertoire and instruments in new and exciting settings. Demonstrating a diverse subject matter across ten tracks, Finn’s distinctive tune style ties together the material with a respectful eye on the past but a strong grounding in the present.
I strongly recommend you take every opportunity to catch them live next month:
Finn Collinson Band October 2022 Tour Dates
Tickets via: https://www.finncollinson.com/gigs
Oct 4 – London – Green Note
Oct 5 – Ipswich – St Peter’s by the Waterfront
Oct 6 – Halstead – Hedingham Castle
Oct 8 – Trowbridge – Town Hall
Oct 9 – Street – Strode Theatre
Oct 10 – Birmingham – The Kitchen Garden Cafe
Oct 11 – Leicester – The Musician
Oct 12 – Bristol – The Canteen
Oct 13 – Penzance – The Acorn Theatre
https://www.finncollinson.com/