A welcome return visit for Ashley Hutchings’ Rainbow Chasers, who sold out at Quay Arts last year.
“The Guv’nor”, as he is affectionately called, is joined by three highly talented musicians, Joe Topping (guitar and vocals), Jo Hamilton (viola, guitar and vocals) and Ruth Angell (fiddle, guitar and vocals).
Together they perform a repertoire of self-penned songs of the highest quality and sophistication, drawing from a broad range of ideas and influences.
Skilful and sensitive arrangements are neatly counterbalanced with tremendous harmony singing and shared lead vocals. As well as incorporating elements of folk and traditional song, the band’s repertoire and musical identity draws on the classical training of Ruth Angell and Jo Hamilton.
Rainbow Chasers have released two albums (Some Colours Fly and Fortune Never Sleeps). Both albums feature self-penned songs which draw on a wide range of ideas and influences.
Best known as founder of Fairport Convention, Ashley Hutchings’ work and musical influences predate that band by many years.
After leaving Fairport in 1970, Ashley Hutchings went on to found and lead many other notable groups. For four decades, he has brought together musicians to form new and exciting ensembles and been the catalyst for some great music: in short, he is to English folk what John Mayall is to British blues.
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Bits and Bobs:
Performance Date/Time: Sat 24 May 8pm
Location: Quay Arts
Ticket price: £12/£11
Box Office 01983 822490
