Josienne Clarke

Georgia Rose Lucas presents a special 80th birthday tribute to her mum Sandy Denny: pioneer of British folk-rock and one of the UK’s greatest singer-songwriters. Twice voted ‘Best British Female Singer’, her classic, Who Knows Where the Time Goes was voted ‘Best Folk Song of All Time’. Lead singer of folk-rock trailblazers Fairport Convention and Fotheringay and acclaimed solo artist. Led Zeppelin’s only guest vocalist, her songs have been covered by over 200 artists including: Nina Simone, Judy Collins, Emmylou Harris, Eva Cassidy, Barbara Dickson, Eddi Reader, Mary Black, Groove Armada, Fish, Linda and Richard Thompson and Karen Matheson. ‘She was heartbreakingly beautiful, her smoky, sexy voice, cracking in just the right place to touch the emotional heart of the song’. Ralph McTell An outstanding line-up of musicians, friends and admirers come together for a day of celebration of Sandy’s life and music. Sandy and Friends: the Soho years An exploration in conversation and music of the influence of her musician friends on Sandy Denny’s uniquely emotive singing, playing and songwriting style, including: Davy Graham, John Renbourn, Bert Jansch, Anne Briggs, Martin Carthy, Dave Swarbrick, Jackson C Frank, John Martyn and Trevor Lucas. The Lady she has a silver tongue… Sandy’s songs, including her classic Who Knows Where the Time Goes, performed by artists who have all played a part in keeping her creative flame alive since her all-too-early death in 1978. This special anniversary event honours the enduring legacy of an artist whose hauntingly soulful music continues to console, enchant and inspire. A heartfelt gift from a daughter to the mother she only knows through her sublime music. ‘Whether as singer or writer her voice speaks to us still with uncanny urgency’. Philip Ward PERFORMERS: Performers Gordon Giltrap Eliza Carthy Nick Harper Chris & Kellie While Vikki Clayton The Sandy Denny Project Sally Barker Marion Fleetwood Simon Swarbrick Thea Gilmore Josienne Clarke Jon Wilks Sam Carter AJ Clarke Ada Francis Diana Matheou Mick Houghton Philip Ward + other guests TBA.