THE Churchfitters is a folk band like no other. Bass guitars made out of frying pans and hubcaps. Heart wrenching vocals accompanied by a musical saw and foot-stompingly fast fiddle mixed with infections funk-rock banjo, and traditional melodies reinvigorated with mesemerising rock rhythms.
The four virtuosos musicians from England and France strut their stuff on a stage that bristles with instruments - adding flute, mandolin, strum box, tin whistle, guitar, ukulele, saxophone, standup dustbin bass and a sackful of percussion to their ensemble, not forgetting the unique 'bing-bong' machine made out of hack saw blades.
"Totally brilliant and beautiful," says Mike Harding, a self-confessed 'huge, huge fan'. Dave Pegg of Fairport Convention is equally enthusiastic, declaring Churchfitters "the most musically inventive band that I have seen in decades".
The Churchfitters - Folk Unlimited will be at Bockleton Village Hall on Friday, February 7 at 7.30pm. Tickets available from Wendy on 01568 750414 or Jim on 01568 750546.
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