Review - Nancy Kerr & James Fagan
25/04/25

A sensational evening with Nancy Kerr & James Fagan who performed for a sold-out crowd at the Everyman Folk Club yesterday. Their exhilarating performance included exciting new material as well as familiar songs from their 30-year partnership, augmented brilliantly by Nancy’s violin and viola, and James’ 8-string-bouzouki and guitar. It was a privilege to hear some of the songs they have discovered from archives of English music – through their Music-Heritage-Place project. The virtuoso musicianship of this skilled duo was remarkable in their sets of tunes – from Macedonia and Croatia as well as fabulous Australian waltzes. This joyous evening was filled with glorious singing and harmonies, exquisite playing, and superb arrangements, all presented with passion, vitality, and warmth. 

Last night’s entertainment included great floor spots from Louise Forster & Kelly Woods, Steve Danby, Will Martin, and Bridget Cousins & Phil Bennett. Thank you all for your contributions to the evening.

Our splendid audience joined in at every opportunity – of course – and we’re looking forward to seeing and hearing you all again next time – on Friday 30 May 2025 - when Kevin Dempsey is our guest for the last night of this Everyman season.