Electric and Eclectic Tunes from the Breathtaking Belshazzar’s Feast
Start with traditional folk music, add a touch of classical and jazz, throw in a bit of pop and music hall, and top it off with lashings of wry humour – and you have a wonderfully entertaining evening with Belshazzar’s Feast. They’ll be playing their eclectic and eccentric mix of tunes at Bridport Arts Centre on Friday 25 May, 8pm.
Formed by Paul Hutchinson (accordion) and Paul Sartin (oboe, violin and vocals), who share a musical passion borne out of the desire to earn sufficient money to support their extravagant lifestyles.
Paul Sartin is a member of BBC Radio 2 Award-winning big band Bellowhead and of Faustus. He combines his busy performing career with teaching and outreach work, at St Edward’s School in Oxford and for community organisations, most notably Live Music Now and SuperAct. He dabbles in academia, recently assisting on a number of publications of old tune manuscripts, and regularly deputises with the Choir of Winchester Cathedral, where he gets to wear a dress to work.
Paul Hutchinson is a member of the innovative and progressive folk trio, Hoover the Dog as well as Okavango – the collaboration between Hoover the Dog and Fluxus (Belgium).
Programme Manager Margie Barbour said: “Seeing Paul Sartin host the fabulous BBC 4 Christmas sessions where his voice and exuberant energy was so infectious made me determined to invite him and Paul Hutchinson to come to Bridport with their much praised double act.”
Belshazzar’s Feast received a coveted nomination for the Best Duo Award at the 2010 BBC Folk Awards. Their latest album titled ‘Find The Lady’ and produced by Jim Moray was released by One Little Indian Records in November 2010.
Tickets are available from BAC box office priced £12/ £11 members/ £8 concessions. Call 01308 424204 for further information.
