Crucible - Love and Money

(May 2008) 12 tracks: The Captain's Song * Roxburgh Castle * Under The Leaves * Three Maidens * Old Mrs Wilson * All In French Garlands * Dancing At Whitsun * True Love * Collier Lad * Signposts * Pilgrimmage * Walkley Anthem.

A dynamic English folk ensemble from Sheffield, Crucible marry driving and infectious instrumental music with richly layered harmony song and subtle accompaniments. Their music combines the deepest roots of their native tradition with a fresh and contemporary edge to produce performances sparking with raw energy.

Not only are they superb instrumentalists but they are great singers too, and have written some of the songs and tunes themselves.

Gavin Davenport (vocals, guitar, cittern), Richard Arrowsmith (vocals, melodeon, anglo concertina), Helena Reynolds (vocals, fiddles, bagpipes) and Jess Arrowsmith (vocals, fiddle).

"Crucible reach to the heart of the matter… bringing guts and attitude back into the music." (Froots)