Moonrakers

Part of St Marys Events Musical May-hem month!Celtic traditional and contemporary songs and tunes with music from the UK & Ireland.Were delighted to welcome to St Marys Oxford's much-toured 4-piece band, Moonrakers (celtic harp, cello, stringed instruments, whistles, female/male vocals). Moonrakers are on a mission to bring traditional and contemporary folk music to new audiences in village halls, churches, arts centres and festivals across the UK.With songs and tunes from the English, Irish and Scottish tradition as well as their own compositions, theyve been described as startlingly talented (Oxford Times), with five albums of "exquisite music "(BBC) and "truly wonderful" performances (Wycombe Festival).
2023 saw the launch of their album Green to Gold which received glowing reviews in the music press). Their music also featured in the new BBC television drama Beyond Paradise. To see and hear more, visit www.moonrakers.net. [http://%E2%88%9A]"An uplifting journey" (BBC) "Startlingly talented musicians" Oxford Times.
"The real deal" The Living Tradition.
Uplifting, sensitively crafted songs and tunes FATEA magazine.Bar.Please note that the evening performance will be preceded by a six-hour Folk Orchestra Workshop, held at Barbon Village Hall from 10AM-4PM. Places on the workshop [https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-marys-events/t-qjozaan] cost 50, including refreshments and a ticket to the concert. Places are very limited, though, so book soon. (workshop [https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-marys-events/t-qjozaan])Fri 9 May
St Marys Church
Moonrakers
7.30PM (doors open 6.45PM)
Tickets 12, under 18s 8