Bernard Hoskin
99 Long Street
Atherstone CV9 1BB
Bernard Hoskin is a songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist from Cambridge whose distinctive and original sound is based upon English song-writing and world music rhythms as well as the more common folk, country and blues styles. An experienced performer, he accompanies himself on 6 and 12 string guitars and mandolin playing a mixture of original and traditional songs and covers. He has produced twelve CDs.
He has opened up for many of the big names of the folk scene including Bert Jansch, Martin Carthy, Harvey Andrews, John Renbourn and Jacqui McShee, Clive Gregson, Andy Irvine, Phil Beer, Colvin Quarmby, Johnny Dickinson, Pete Atkin, June Tabor and the Oysterband, Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker, Megson, Gigspanner, Henry Priestman, Greg Russell & Ciaran Algar, Carrivick Sisters, O’Hooley & Tidow, Tim Edey, Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker, Blazin’ Fiddles, Wild Willy Barrett, Steve Tilston, Heidi Talbot.
Milkmaid Folk Club wrote of him: “Bernard treated us to a selection of his classic folksongs. All were delivered with consummate ease yet also with an unwavering passion and resolve as if it were their first public unveiling. His finger picking happily reminded me of some favourite guitarists who were playing in those crowded smoky clubs in the early 70s. His personal style of guitar work coupled with his friendly stage presence and lyrically engaging songs all made for an absorbing evening.”
“Bernard was terrific! Great voice, great songs, superb guitarist.” – Epping Folk Club
“A great night, everyone enjoyed it, lovely songs brilliantly performed and some lovely stories to go with them” – Bradford on Avon Folk Club
“Bernard Hoskin was brilliant last night, ranging from haunting self penned numbers to Steve Goodman (for those of us old enough to remember and young enough not to forget). An accomplished performer on guitar and mandola, he instantly connected with the audience.” – Owd Boots Folk Club, Nottingham
“an incredible singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist who has released nine albums to date and has supported many famous names, past and present, whilst simultaneously establishing himself as one of the finest male solo artists working in the contemporary folk music field today.” – Beverley Folk Club
“a popular troubadour with an accomplished and individual guitar style, well constructed songs, good stage presence and ambition” – Mardles Magazine
“Singer, songwriter and guitarist Bernard performs songs with the unhurried, slightly wistful, airy, summery feel of classic 60s folk singer-songwriters, creating a reflective, gentle and fundamentally positive space, which it was a treat to inhabit during his deservedly well-received set.” – Rychard Carrington, Slatethedisco.com
Radio appearances:
BBC Regional, BBC Cambs, BBC Suffolk, BBC Beds, BBC Kent, Cambridge 105
Floor Singers booked to perform on the night …
Pete McParland
Pete performs regularly, and with acclaim, at numerous folk clubs in the Midlands. Songs from the 60s and 70s are his forte, but he wanders into other areas, too, with great success.
Abacus Duo
Abacus are a transatlantic music duo, with Pete Lloyd and Hazel playing and singing multiple instruments – but not necessarily at the same time!
Yonderland
Paul Monks & Jane Moss have been playing floor spots around the local folk clubs for some years, mostly original songs with some covers. Now performing under the name Yonderland, they are looking to get some longer slots.
Three Blokes
Three great singers performing folk, folk-ish, and nothing like folk songs. Entertaining, they certainly are.
Thrup’nny Bits
Thrup’nny Bits (Des Patalong, and Gareth and Barbara Wyatt) is a three voice unaccompanied harmony group singing traditional and contemporary folk songs with some Early Music and humourous songs for good measure.
They like to feel their performances have light and shade.
And your hosts, of course, are
Finger In The Jar
Formed especially as the host group for Atherstone Folk Club in June 2013, Finger In The Jar are Anne & Steve Beeson and Phil Benson.
Finger In The Jar perform as a group, as duos and as solo artists, depending on the songs being sung.
… and there are still floor-spots available!
Just email Phil and ask.
phil~at~atherstonefolkclub.org.uk