There aren’t many fiddle players who could be mentioned in the same breath as Peter Knight, who will be bringing his magic to Falmouth at the end of March
The late Sir Terry Pratchett described him as being able to “spin the world on his bow,” and his work has been part and parcel of the British folk scene for almost five decades, most notably with folk-rock pioneers Steeleye Span.
Since his departure from Steeleye Span at the end of 2013, Peter has given his full attention to
his trio Gigspanner, and in the process has established their name as one of the most innovative
acts on the folk/roots scene, securing a reputation for dismantling traditional music and song and reassembling it in an entirely original, imaginative and beautiful way.
The group takes self-penned pieces along with music rooted in the British Isles, and with the flick of a bow, a finely chosen chord or slip of a beat, produce richly atmospheric arrangements.
The captivating nature of their set stems not only from their creative ability and vision, but the
eclectic nature of the material chosen. There are eddies and undercurrents drawn from a whole
palette of influences which serve to arrest and inspire. Audiences remain engaged and curious to
the closing notes.
Peter Knight's Gigspanner will be at The Poly in Falmouth on Saturday, March 25, at 7.30pm.
For information and tickets call 01326 319461.
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