The Urban Folk Quartet + This is the Kit + Vibe Machine @ The Old Queen's Head

Event information

Another cracking triple bill at The Old Queen's Head - a varied and please all assortment of the finest acts, London and International!

This is the Kit bring us adorable New Folk Music.

Vibe Machine present homegrown spoken word with a boogie backing

and The Urban Folk Quartet round things off.

The Urban Folk Quartet are an all star cast of folk musicians, who've come together to create something special. Intricate rhythms, complex arrangements, superb musicianship, wrapped up with a wonderful high energy and entertaining delivery. Not to be missed!


About the band:

Joe Broughton - Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin
Paloma Trigas - Fiddle
Frank Moon - Guitar, Oud, Vocals
Tom Chapman - Cajon, Percussion, Vocals

The Urban Folk Quartet, launched in June 2009, played in the UK, Italy, Belgium and Spain in the first 3 months, headlining major festivals from the word go!

Born from the unique melting pot of the Birmingham Folk Music scene, The UFQ is virtuosic not just in feel and technical ability but in musical concept as well, it is a coming together of four of the most inspired and experienced young people working in World Music today. Members of the band have played with The Chieftains, The Albion Band, Feast of Fiddles, Carlos Nunez, The Destroyers, The Conservatoire Folk Ensemble, The Old Dance School, Chris While and Bellowhead amongst others.