Tim Edey

Winning both categories in which he was nominated at this year's BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, 'Best Musician' and 'Best Duo' (with Brendan Power), Tim Edey is one of the finest multi-instrumental players of his generation in the worldwide Celtic music scene. A virtuoso on both acoustic guitar and button accordion, Tim's incredible musical ear and total technical command allows him to play the most demanding instrumentals and improvise freely in any style you throw at him. His great gifts have led to touring/recording with Sharon Shannon, Lunasa, Michael McGoldrick, Seamus Begley, Mary Black, Altan and Capercaillie - to name a few, and has also appeared on the Jools Holland show. Tim has released four solo albums and had his compositions recorded by Sharon Shannon and other respected Celtic artists.

Beth Brooks (vocals), James Knight (guitar and vocals), and Adam Phillips (guitar) have been honing their blend of blues, soul, folk and pop for many years in different line-ups but have recently found the real magic as an acoustic trio. The Swaps build most of their music around Beth’s jaw-dropping vocals and the instinctive guitar interplay between James and Adam. All three are songwriters, which perhaps explains the variety and exceptional quality of the material on their new “SWAPS LIVE” album. Recorded at the Upton Blues Festival in 2024, this was the first recording they released as a trio.