Nether Edge Festival presents Summerisle, Alastair Gordon, & Robyn Gair
About the artists
Summerisle are an alternative folk duo. Sally Doherty and Frank Birtwistle, two independent artists have been drawn together by a desire to craft new poetic songs. Their works span reworked choice folk songs and reflective original pieces.
Sheffield-based folk and blues musician Alastair Gordon has a rich baritone voice and matches a creative approach to guitar and harmonica with unconventional lyrics. He’s supported a raft of modern folk artists including Fern Maddie, Jim Ghedi and Alabaster de Plume. Find out more about Alastair Gordon.
“Off kilter quirky baritone – that’s a very difficult style to pull off. Alastair absolutely nails it.” Christian Carlisle, BBC Sheffield
Robyn Gair is a folk-rock musician from Sheffield praised for their unique guitar stylings and extensive vocal range.
“Striking songs and an astonishing voice.”
– John Hackett, John Hackett Band
“Fluent folkie guitar and imaginative emotive material”
– Kevin Hewick, Botheration
“The kid’s a star.”
– Steve Cooper, Crookes Folk Club
Join us for an evening of innovative folk music that is as fresh as it is timeless, in one of Sheffield’s most beautiful heritage spaces.