Find out more about John Kirkpatrick: www.johnkirkpatrick.co.uk
John Kirkpatrick
Last appeared at the Grove: Oct 28th 2005
We were aware of John's talent at the Whitby Folk Festival over several years, and knew him to be a fantastic player of the accordion, melodeon and concertina.
His choice of song is broad, with each strongly delivered, and some may know songs of his own.
But we really got to know him the last time he was at the Grove. We discovered his tremendous sense of humour and vigour (he dances in a morris team too, The Shropshire Bedlams), an energy that transmits itself to the audience.
We sense that he revels in the close contact with the audience, the atmosphere such as at the Grove.
Yet he works with Martin Carthy in Brassmonkey, Chris Parkinson who was here last December, Richard Thompson, Roy Bailey and the list goes on!
John Kirkpatrick is a phenomenon, and as such you should not miss him.
Sam and Ed
John Kirkpatrick: May 9th 2008
John Kirkpatrick has been one of the most prolific figures on the English folk scene, performing solo, in duos, acoustic groups and electric bands, and has established an enviable reputation as an instrumental virtuoso and session musician, as well as a leading interpreter of English folk music.
From John Kirkpatrick’s Website
John Kirkpatrick has been a member of the Albion Country Band, Magic Lantern, The Richard Thompson Band, Umps and Dumps, Steeleye Span, Brass Monkey, Trans-Europe Diatonique, and Band of Hope, as well as numerous ceilidh bands.
He rejoined The Albion Band for The National Theatre productions of "Lark Rise" and "Candleford", and from 1980 has regularly worked on shows at The Victoria Theatre (later The New Victoria Theatre) in North Staffordshire, The Orchard Theatre Touring Company based in Devon, and elsewhere. As songwriter, composer, choreographer, and musical director, he has contributed to over sixty plays in the theatre and on radio. And as featured artiste, band member, or session player, his music can be heard on over 200 different commercial recordings.
John Kirkpatrick’s website can be found at www.johnkirkpatrick.co.uk