Feast Of Fiddles

We’re delighted to welcome Feast Of Fiddles for their first ever visit to the Cheese & Grain.

An FOF gig is a musical extravaganza performed by an incredible ensemble of musicians- involving quite a few fiddles!
But it’s not just fiddles, it’s a veritable feast of entertainment!

The line up of Alan Whetton, Brian McNeill, Chris Leslie, Dave Harding, Dave Mattacks, Garry Blakeley, Hugh Crabtree, Ian Cutler, Martin Vincent, Peter Knight, Phil Beer & Tom Leary needs no introduction to dedicated folk fans.

Since their inception in Nettlebed on Valentines Day 1994, the love for their music has shown through and seen them undertake 26 spring tours, 25 festivals and record 7 albums – not bad for a bunch of old folk rockers!

Feast Of Fiddles are a group of friends and phenomenal musicians who play with passion, joy and a liberal sense of fun.
Fiddlers Peter Knight (Gigspanner, Steeleye Span ) Chris Leslie (Fairport Convention) Brian McNeill (Battlefield Band) Ian Cutler (Bullywee) Tom Leary (Lindisfarne) Garry Blakeley (Band Of Two) & Phil Beer (Show Of Hands) fuse an immense range of fiddle playing styles with the back line of guitars, keyboards, sax and accordion – all held together by legendary drummer Dave Mattacks.

27 years, still going strong and guaranteeing a show like no other on the circuit!
“A musical journey with a breathtaking all of sound” – Nottingham Post
“Every violinist fiddles frantically – impressive high energy stuff!” – Manchester Confirmer
“Absolutely awesome!” BBC East
April The First? No fooling! This is one show you definitely don’t want to miss!!