Shropshire Star

Feast of music heading to Shropshire, Powys and Worcestershire

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Something a little different is making its way to music fans this winter.

Belshazzar's Feast start with traditional English music, add a touch of classical and jazz, throw in a bit of pop and music hall, and top it off wry humour for a unique live experience that has made them one of the most popular duos in folk music. They take to the road this month and next with their much-loved seasonal show.

Now in their 21st year, Paul Sartin and Paul Hutchinson bring a wealth of talent to the stage.

Paul Sartin was a member of the multi-BBC Radio 2 award-winning big band Bellowhead, and also of Faustus. Consultant and director of the Andover Museum Loft Singers, he is author of Community Choirs Collection – Folk, an editor of music publications, and a BASCA-nominated composer whose commissions include works for the Central School of Speech and Drama, the Choir of Somerville College, Oxford, Streetwise Opera, and most recently, the BBC Radio 4 series Playing the Skyline.

Paul Hutchinson's love of fusion music originates from his days in the renowned Celtic jazzers, Hoover The Dog. Pagoda Project, with jazz clarinetist, Karen Wimhurst, is the next exciting chapter in his musical journey providing a vehicle for his own compositions.

The acclaimed duo will be in the region as part of the December dates on their tour.

On December 9, they are at Whitchurch Leisure Centre in Shropshire. Tickets can be bought on 01948 660 660 or north shropshirefolk.com

The following day, they are at New Radnor Community Hall in Powys. Tickets from 01544 350 268.

Finally, on December 11, they headline The Fleece in Bretforton, Worcestershire. Tickets: 01386 831173 and thefleeceinn.co.uk

For more information on the band and the full list of dates, visit www.belshazzars feast.com

The duo have written a total of six records together covering various styles and concepts ranging from live recordings of their shows to humerous recordings of their wit and Christmas-themed records around carols and traditional music.

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