Kendrick-Needham


Two fine voices from Derbyshire

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Keith and Sylvia sing a wide variety of English traditional and traditionally influenced contemporary songs, (specialising but, not exclusively, in maritime songs and sea shanties) and work extensively all over the UK, Europe and all over the world performing in Folk Clubs, Village Halls, Arts Centres, house concerts, at Folk Festival, Arts Festivals, Maritime Festivals.
 

As soloists, both have a very wide ranging repertoire. Their strong voices and uncannily compatible and complimentary styles of delivery, afford an exciting enhancement in duo and between them they produce a striking acapella harmony sound revered by many. Keith and Sylvia also frequently accompany themselves and play lively dance tunes on three different systems of the only English invented musical instrument - the Concertina. They are also very capable and experienced workshop leaders on those instruments and a variety of other folk skills such as: part singing from two to a full choir, sea songs & shanties, dance music and song accompaniment.
 

Media comments 

‘ ...breathtaking harmony work that leaves the listener gasping.’ 

Jane Kremer and Dave Thomas - The Folk Mag 


‘…Once I courted a Damsel, derived from a fragment of Joseph Taylors singing, is Keith and Sylvia at their very best - unaccompanied, well thought out and together in splendid harmony, a model of how to sing a traditional English song.’         

Pete Wood - EDS 

 

 ‘...Sally Free and Easy deserves a special mention. Keith sings this song in harmony with Sylvia Needham. Their voices blend and compliment each others, capturing the anger and despair of this Cyril Tawney song to perfection. It is unquestionably, the best interpretation that I have ever heard of this song.’  

Ken Hinchliffe - What’s Afoot 

Keith and Sylvia also offer a number of dedicated themed presentations for festivals etc; as follows:

Short, Sharp Shanties:                 The music, life and times of sailor and shanty man John Short (Yankee Jack) of Watchet in Somerset.

Run The Film Backwards:           A entertaining account of the life, songs and poetry of the great Sydney Carter.

Ey Up Mi Duck!                               A sideways look at Derbyshire Dialect, Music, Songs and Customs – a raight owd belly laugh!

Mistletoe & Holly Bears!               A rousing audience participative celebration of English Christmas traditions and rituals – AND you can win a free gift!!!

 

Keith and Sylvia's upcoming gigs:

 

2019        

Friday - 1st November

K & S with Pete Castle

Discovery Days  - Trains, Boats & Shanks’s Pony (Forms of Transport)

Wheatcroft’s Wharf Café, Cromford Wharf, Derwent Valley Mills, Cromford, DE4 3RQ 

Admission:  Adults: £8.00 Concessions: £5.00

(Pay at door).

Booking: 01629 536831

Sat/Sun, 15/16 November K & S Super Squeeze Tutorial Weekend Witney, Oxfordshire Reservations: Online form  -  www.davetownsendmusic.com
Thursday 21st November K & S DHTMC - Guest - Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne

The Tap,

1 Derwent Street, Derby DE1 2ED

Info: 01629 650129  derbyram50@gmail.com
Saturday 7th December Wakes Band Red Fox Ceilidh - 8 to 11 p.m.

Church of the Martyrs, Community Hall, 19 Westcotes Drive, Leicester LE3 0QT

www.redfoxceilidhs.co.uk

Wednesday, 11th December Keith & Sylvia’s Seasonal Special! Faversham Folk Club -

Mistletoe & Holly Bears!

The Limes, Preston Street, Faversham Kent ME13 8PG

 
Friday, 13th December Keith & Sylvia’s Seasonal Special! The Burton Institute - Winster

Mistletoe & Holly Bears!

West Bank, Winster, Matlock DE4 2DQ

Admission £10.00

Tickets from Winster Village Shop or call 01629 650129

Thursday, 19th December K & S DHTMC - Christmas Party

The Tap,

1 Derwent Street, Derby DE1 2ED

Info: 01629 650129  derbyram50@gmail.com
2020        
Thursday, 16th January K & S DHTMC - Guest - Loctup Together

The Tap,

1 Derwent Street, Derby DE1 2ED

nfo: 01629 650129  derbyram50@gmail.com
Saturday, 18th January K & S Private Function Winster Morris Party  
Wednesday, 4th February K & S Trad Night Concert Cecil Sharp House, 2, Regents Park Road, Primrose Hill, London NW1 7AY    
Thursday, 20th February K & S DHTMC - Theme Night -

By the Fireside (songs of warmth and family unity)

The Tap,

1 Derwent Street, Derby DE1 2ED

nfo: 01629 650129  derbyram50@gmail.com

 

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Past collaborations / enterprises

Keith Kendrick & Lynne Heraud 

Traditional Harmony duo 1998 – 2005 (CD Stars in my Crown still available in limited supply)                       

 

The Ram Company:         

The Wakes is in Town - No longer current or available (CD also available)  Early 2007-11

 

3 Sheets to the Wind:       

Maritime Acapella Trio  2000-2015 (CD ‘All Tide Up’ still available in limited supply)                       

 

Ram’s Bottom:                   

English Country Dance & Song Band - no longer current 1974 - 88

 

East Kent Hoppers:          

1989 – 2005 English country dance trio based in Kent

 

Muckram Wakes:               

Song Group & Ceilidh Band - no longer current 1980-84

 

The Druids:                         

Song Group & Ceilidh Band – no longer current 1968-73

 

 

Kendrick-Needham Audio and Video files

Keith and Sylvia in action!

Keith and Sylvia - Comments

 

Media comments 

 ....breathtaking harmony work that leaves the listener gasping........- Jane Kremer and Dave Thomas - The Folk Mag 


Once I courted a Damsel, derived from a fragment of Joseph Taylors singing, is Keith and Sylvia at their very best - unaccompanied, well thought out and together in splendid harmony, a model of how to sing a traditional English song. - Pete Wood - EDS 

 

 ....Sally Free and Easy deserves a special mention. Keith sings this song in harmony with Sylvia Needham. Their voices blend and compliment each others, capturing the anger and despair of this Cyril Tawney song to perfection. It is unquestionably, the best interpretation that I have ever heard of this song. - Ken Hinchliffe - What’s Afoot 

 

Contact Keith and Sylvia




Phone: 01335 390409

Mobiles - Keith: 07885 345367, Sylvia: 07887 613227

Email: KendrickNeedhamMusic [@] gmail.com

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