Geoff Lakeman’s English & Irish folk, Americana and Jazz songs from his vintage duet concertina, along with Rob Murch’s wow factor on the banjo, will make this a spectacular performance.

On Friday evening in our main marquee on Sandpit Field, the beating heart of the Swanage Folk Festival. Arrive a few minutes early grab some food at one of the many stands, enjoy a beer in the beer tent or visit the craft fair.
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Geoff Lakeman’s English & Irish folk, Americana and Jazz songs from his vintage duet concertina, along with Rob Murch’s wow factor on the banjo, will make this a spectacular performance.
Old Baby Mackerel play high-energy, foot-stomping Bluegrass, see their page for videos of their live performances
Oysterband play modern folk-based British music, acoustic at heart, sometimes rocking. Since 1978 they’ve toured in 35 countries – festivals, concerts, bars, rallies, jails – They won 5 BBC Folk Awards and made 13 studio albums and one DVD.