Jon Doran & The Northern Assembly

Jon Doran & The Northern Assembly are a ground breaking new collaboration who seek to capture the excitement that lies within traditional song. The trio aims to breathe new life into old stories from across the British Isles, injecting the energy they feel these narratives deserve. With striking vocals from Jon Doran (BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award Finalist 2019), combined with the virtuosic playing of Jordan Aikin (?trailblazer? - Calum MacCrimmon, Breabach), and Heather Ferrier (?accordion virtuoso? ? Tom Robinson), the trio perform songs that create ?a cohesive musical framework with intricately layered arrangements, each song from the traditional folk canon unfolding a vivid drama? (Folk London). They blur the lines between two contrasting sides of the folk genre - the bright, vibrant energy of contemporary instrumental folk music, and the intensity of traditional storytelling songs. ?The trio?s seemingly effortless mastery of vocals and instrumentation is truly impressive.? Folk London ?Absolutely beautiful? BBC Introducing North East Tickets ?15, available from Spring Bank Arts Mon to Fri 9:30-12:30 on 01663 308202, on the door and online. Doors and Bar open 7pm