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Last appeared at the Grove: June 22nd 2007
Bob Fox
Our friend from the North East has come to be well known on the folk scene for a nifty guitar and a strong yet subtle singing.
Almost certainly songs of mining and love, Geordie-style, will be on the menu, but a whole lot more from this versatile singer.
Sam and Ed
Bob Fox: October 23rd 2009
Our friend from the North East has come to be well known on the folk scene for a nifty guitar and a strong yet subtle singing. Almost certainly songs of mining and love, Geordie-style, will be on the menu, but a whole lot more from this versatile singer.
From Bob Fox’s website
Double nomination in the BBC Folk Awards
For 2 consecutive years Following his nomination in 2003 as Best Folk Singer and Best Traditional song (with The Hush) Bob gained nominations in 2004 as Best Folk Singer plus Best Original song for his version of Chris Leslie’s My Love is in America recorded on Bob’s latest CD Borrowed Moments.
Some comments on Bob’s singing
“Bob Fox always was one of the scene’s superior singers and his voice is as confident and ebullient as it ever was . . .” Colin Irwin - Folk Roots
“ Bob Fox’s supreme voice is full of life and clarity . . .” New Zealand Folk Newsletter
“Bob is a local lad and blessed with one of the best voices you will ever hear. He is also a very talented musician playing guitar, piano and dulcimer. Add to that a full and varied repertoire of traditional and modern songs and plenty of good ’crack’ and you can be sure of a good night.” Terry Freeman - Davylamp Folk Club
“. . . a highly respected, time served popular performer.” Ray Fisher
“ . . . one of the truly great voices from the North East with musicianship second to none.” Vin Garbutt
“. . . as soon as I heard Bob Fox sing I realised he must have one of the best voices in England, I have always regarded him as an artist of great ability and integrity.” Ralph McTell
Visit Bob’s website at www.bobfoxmusic.com