ColvinQuarmby

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ColvinQuarmby features the brilliant song writing abilities and energy fuelled performance skills of Gerry Colvin (vocals / acoustic guitar) Nick Quarmby (bass / vocals) Martin Fitzgibbon (drums / vocals) Allen Maslen (guitar/vocals) and Marion Fleetwood (fiddle/cello/vocals).

“A heady and potent mixture of driving acoustic rhythm, laced with liberal helpings of folk, country, skiffle, an inherent and intelligent use of the pop sensibility, topped off with some simply irresistible harmonies.” Froots Magazine

Gerry Colvin’s songs have an unmistakable English lyrical content, with the priceless ability to wittily observe seemingly ordinary and occasionally mundane aspects of everyday life, and marry them to beautiful melodies, which stay in the memory long after first hearing. The band have established a reputation as one of the best live acts around, and have played at some of the biggest festivals in the country. In 2009 they were voted second best act at the Cropredy festival (second only to the mighty Richard Thompson and ahead of Seth Lakeman).

“Gerry Colvin is a writer of great substance who is able to give us something that has been largely missing in English Music for a long time. His subjects and characters are clearly defined and his songs create strong images and stories which can make us both laugh and cry in the same breath.

Coupled with his manic delivery and performance and with the perfect band to bring these songs to life - Martin Fitzgibbon’s tight articulate drumming coupled with Nick Quarmby’s unique melodic bass style combine to create the perfect vehicle for Gerry’s songs.

This band is unique and unforgettable. The songs are brilliant. They should be a household name. Go see them.” Phil Beer, Show of Hands
ColvinQuarmby are old friends of ours and we always look forward to their concerts here, their music defies categorisation, its very different from the “folkier” acts that we usually present, it’s original, superbly crafted songs reflecting the ups, the downs and the absurdities of everyday life, with fine musicianship, five piece harmonies to die for, and a totally unique performing style. We encourage everyone to come along, it’s a great show.