Grace Smith Trio & Archie Churchill-Moss

DOORS OPEN: 6:30pm

PERFORMANCE STARTS: 7:30pm

INTERVAL: 8:15pm

PERFORMANCE ENDS: 9:50pm

Wielding the distinct voices of fiddle, concertina and mandolin, the Grace Smith Trio brings together three like-minded musicians to create one dynamic and expressive musical dialogue.

Acclaimed fiddle and viola player Grace Smith is joined by Sam Partridge (concertina) and Tom Kimber (mandolin) in this innovative ensemble, which offers a fresh take on folk. Drawing deeply from tradition, whilst also expanding their repertoire with new melodies of their own, the Grace Smith Trio explores the boundaries of what folk can be to mesmerising effect; their music will stay with you long after you finish listening.

Their debut album Overleaf was released in Autumn 2023 to great critical reception. In their review of Overleaf, Klof Mag said; “If you’re looking for the exciting future of instrumental folk music, you need search no further.” 

Archie Churchill-Moss’s journey through the musical landscape is one of rich collaboration and unwavering commitment to the diatonic button accordion—a craft that has earned him widespread acclaim and reverence.

A pioneer in combining folk music with live electronics and a celebrated composer, Archie’s innovative approach seamlessly blends traditional idioms with contemporary composition. His keen attention to modern influences has enabled him to create soundscapes that expand the horizons of folk music. His music has resonated widely, receiving multiple plays on Sky Arts, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 3.

Archie's career as a session musician is a testament to his versatility and skill. He has collaborated with esteemed folk and traditional artists such as Seth Lakeman, Sam Sweeney, Cara Dillon, Jim Moray, Eliza Carthy, Blair Dunlop, Sam Kelly, and Sam Carter.

“One of the most spellbinding releases in the last decade” - Bright Young Folk

“The trio explore traditional dance tunes, and add compositions of their own, in a way that is uplifting, occasionally reflective, and played with the kind of dash that just sweeps you along. In short: magnificent.” - The Crack Magazine

“Grace is doing a thing that many musicians take decades to do, she’s making an honest expression of herself through her music, and I love it!” - Sam Sweeney

"We can only sit back and wonder at the mastery" - Folk World

"This kind of thinking is exactly what we need within music" - Trad Folk

"The instrument has been taken to its limit and Moss thrashes out some remarkable life from it’"- At The Barrier

"Given his reputation, it’s no surprise that the musicianship is top class’"- Folking

"He is a virtuoso" - Songlines

"PH(R)ASE is a refreshing insight into the strength of his compositional and arrangement skills’"- R2

"Great player who writes great tunes" - Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2

For more information about the Grace Smith Trio visit https://gracesmithtrio.com/

For more information about Archie Churchill-Moss visit https://www.archiemossmusic.com/