Manchester Folk Festival 2023: Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly @ Band On The Wall

plus support from Katie Spencer

Presented by: English Folk Expo

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0	MANCHESTER: Band On The Wall
P	Thursday 19th October, 2023
N	7:00pm

Event information

Part of Manchester Folk Festival 2023. Support Katie Spencer

37 year old Sam Duckworth has been making music as Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly for 18 years. The bohemian teenager is now a fully fledged adult. It’s been an action packed adventure so far, following the music first and never afraid to speak his mind, making tunes with friends and heroes alike.

From Nitin Sawhney, to Shy Fx, Lily Allenand Baaba Maal, the Get Cape chronicles are diverse and rich in experimentation and poignant lyrics. Proudly from Southend on Sea, Sam has found home behind the desk, at SS2Recording, producing the latest full length from Benjamin Francis Leftwich and recent cuts with Noah Finnce and Kate Nash. Duckworth is enjoying making music with Afrobeat legend Dele Sosimi as part of the Estuary 21 collective, producing and co-writing songs, that have found their home on BBC 6 music and Jazz FM playlists, as well as a visit to the prestigious BBC Maida Vale studios.

Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly is out to play this summer, back in his natural habitat, on stage, live and direct.

Support comes from Katie Spencer:
Raised in the East Yorkshire flatlands on the fringes of Hull, Katie Spencer’s landscape has always been that of open skies and widening rivers. Industry still shapes the city here. The people, as with the land, are moulded by tides and stark horizons. Stand in the same place for long enough and you can watch the sun rise over the North Sea and then sink into crop fields, glowing auburn in late-summer sun. It is this sense of space and movement that flows through Katie Spencer’s music.

The songwriting, and most notably her guitar playing stems from a time when the steel-stringed instrument was truly finding its voice. Artists like Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and perhaps most evidently Michael Chapman, flow into her sound, carrying with them the warmth and idealism of the early 70’s folk and songwriter movements.

Katie Spencer’s widely celebrated new album, The Edge of the Land (2022), follows her debut release, Weather Beaten (2019) which was praised for its unique song-craft, spell-binding musicianship and crystal sonic clarity, as she brought together fans of music from all backgrounds and walks of life. Delicate and un-rushed, the ten songs on The Edge of the Land drift by like ships on the horizon, yet intimacy and introspection still remain.

The inclusivity found in her recorded works is most apparent when on stage, with a personal connection and humour that allows the listener time to appreciate the emotion of the music. Her historical gig list is extensive, taking in the world-renowned Celtic Connections and Cambridge Folk Festival, whilst performances with Danny Thompson and Alan Thomson have left audiences in awe of her confidence and craftsmanship.

As live music has returned to our world, we can expect to see Katie Spencer where she belongs once more, eyes closed, in the moment, performing.

Venue Access - The venue is fully wheelchair accessible. Assistance Dogs are welcome in the venue and bar. A bowl of water can be provided.

We use a range of venues at Manchester Folk Festival and although all are accessible, in order to give the best possible experience, we need to let some venues know in advance if we have any audience members who are wheelchair users or require assistance. If you are a wheelchair user or require an essential companion ticket, please email info@englishfolkexpo.com to let us know before purchasing a ticket.

Please note - this event is part of Manchester Folk Festival 2023. Festival wristbands are available to purchase, and gives you access to ALL Manchester Folk Festival shows across three days. For more information please visit www.manchesterfolk.com/