demon barbers

Fresh from their sell out performances of The Lock In ‘Christmas Carol’, the Breaking Tradition Dance Company return to Ye Olde Fighting Cocks for a comical new version of their critically acclaimed folk and hip hop dance show ‘The Lock In’! We have two pairs of tickets to give away.

Johnny shares some his favourite moments from Fairport’s Cropredy Convention this year including Steeleye Span, Gryphon, Ralph McTell, Demon Barbers, Brìghde Chaimbeul and many more…not forgetting Fairport Convention themselves of course.

Fairport’s Cropredy Convention have today announced the full line-up of artists appearing at this year’s festival including Madness, The Bootleg Beatles, Ralph Mctell, Steeleye Span and lots more.

The Demon Barbers have revealed the first in a series of videos about the making of their latest album and stage production Disco At The Tavern. It includes an insight from Damien into his early beginnings on the folk club scene and his influences ranging from Cordelia’s Dad to Peter Bellamy.

Watch The Demon Barbers performing May Song in session for the Durbervilles Folk and Roots Show on BBC Leeds. The track features on their new album Disco at the Tavern, the highly anticipated follow up to The Lock In. Catch them on tour from this month.

On the Demon Barbers latest offering a bewildering array of styles is woven into the pieces, as traditional folk songs are reinterpreted with a contemporary dance music twist. Overlaid by Damien Barber’s powerful, passionate vocal, it all results in a stunning collection of foot-tapping brilliance.

On Saturday 7th of June 2014 bring your fiddle, your clogs or just yourself for Gateshead’s world-record attempt at a 24 Hour-Folk-Session. Join The Demon Barbers. The Unthanks, Jim Moray & more.

Escape the winter blues with Costa del Folk Festival 14th – 19th Mar 2014: Fairport Convention, Show of Hands, The Demon Barbers, The Mighty Doonans, Sean Taylor & more.

The Demon barbers started work on their next album ‘Disco At The Tavern’ last year, listen to this collaboration with producers Simon Emmerson and Mass from Afro Celt Sound System.

For those that never got a chance to see The Lock In, the latest stage extravaganza from the Demon Barbers, you can now watch it on DVD. It’s a must see!

The highly talented English folk duo Hannah James & Sam Sweeney are due to release their second album State and Ancientry on 2nd April through Root Beat Records.

Time Gentlemen Please which features the Demon Barber Roadshow recently came across a video of Chris Moyles Hip Hop Morris Battle. In short they have offered a challenge to Mr. Moyles to return to his home county and spend a day honing his skills. Being the good sort that they are ‘Time Gentlemen Please’ will of course reward him for his efforts!