Some of you may recall that the acclaimed Canadian-American duo Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves were added to the lineup of this year’s Transatlantic Sessions, whose inaugural event took place at Celtic Connections. They joined a number of other special guests, including Martha Wainwright, Liam Ó Maonlai and Amythyst Kiah, for an unforgettable evening which we reviewed here.
Not long after that, we shared the news that Allison and Tatiana had a UK tour planned. Well, that time is now upon us as their tour got underway this week, shortly after a Republic of Ireland run that included Baltimore Fiddle Fair. If you’re unfamiliar with duo I strongly recommend you go and check them out and grab this rare opportunity to watch them perform live (see dates below).
The duo draw on a range of influences across folk, old time Americana and bluegrass. Their stellar musicianship has been recognised with many plaudits coming their way, including a 2023 JUNO nomination and two 2023 Canadian Folk Music Awards: Instrumental Group of the Year and Traditional Album of the Year for Hurricane Clarice (read our album review here). Here they are performing ‘I Would Not Live Always’.
| Tue, 16 May | Ashington, West Sussex | Music at the Buildings SOLD OUT |
| Wed, 17 May | Norwich | Carberrys |
| Thu, 18 May | Boxmoor, Herts | Fishery Wharf Cafe |
| Fri, 19 May | Sheffield | Cafe#9 SOLD OUT |
| Sat, 20 May | Meltham, Huddersfield | The Carlile Institute (+workshop) |
| Mon, 22 May | Kendal | Ruskins, hosted by American Roots in Cumbria |
| Tue, 23 May | Frodsham | Helsby Bluegrass Club (contact True North Music) |
| Thu, 25 May | Aberystwyth | The Bank Vault |
| Fri, 26 May | Presteigne | Assembly Rooms, hosted by Mid Border Arts |
| Sat, 27 May | Bristol | Bristol Folk House |
| Sun, 28 May | Chidham, Chichester | Chidham Village Hall |
| Mon, 29 May | London | Green Note SOLD OUT |