Rich compelling melodies and tight driving rhythm, Flatworld play an eclectic mix of music from Eastern Europe and beyond.
We take tunes from eastern European folk traditions (and a few from elsewhere) and present them in a lively and accessible form; audiences are usually dancing by the end of our show.
The line-up is:- Eric Aston — djembe, percussion
- Tim Cranmore — saxophone, recorder
- Vo Fletcher — bass
- Neil Poulter — guitar, laúd, mandolin, vocal
- Kimberly Turnbull — violin
Music Samples
Live concert recordings from Colwall Village Hall, 25 April 2008 and Ludlow Festival Fringe, 6 July 2008:
- Kukush: MP3
- Les Poules Huppées: MP3
- Khosid Dances: MP3
- Man in the Brown Hat: MP3
- Makedonsko Devojče: MP3
Tracks from our 2007 promo:
Performance
2009
| Thu | 12 | Mar | - | The Lamb Inn, West Malvern (tel. 01684 577847) — one set, 9.45 pm |
| Tue | 24 | Mar | - | The Bell Inn, Leominster (tel. 01568 612818) |
| Wed | 10 | Jun | - | The Mount Pleasant Hotel, Great Malvern (tel. 01684 561837) |
| Thu | 18 | Jun | - | The Lamb Inn, West Malvern (tel. 01684 577847) — one set, 9.45 pm |
| Sat | 11 | Jul | - | West Fest festival, West Malvern, Worcs |
| Sat | 18 | Jul | - | The Lamb Inn, West Malvern (tel. 01684 577847) |
| Sat | 25 | Jul | - | Wedding, Symonds Yat, Herefordshire |
| Fri | 2 | Oct | - | The Granary, 6 South St, Leominster (inc. meal, 01568 614290 to book) |
| Tue | 8 | Dec | - | The Bell Inn, Leominster (tel. 01568 612818) |
ContactWe play all kinds of events, in all kinds of situations — give us a call and we'll send you our promo CD. You can also download our information sheet.
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Quotes
"Many thanks to you and all the band for a fab gig on Saturday... Yes you did us proud and lots more. Loads of positive feedback - great opening evening"
— Will Tooby, The Fold, Bransford, Worcs
"Everyone Ive spoken to since the party has said how much they enjoyed themselves. Hope you did too. I especially enjoyed dancing to every number!"
— Alice Perceval, private party, Presteigne, Powys
"thank you again (with some delay :) about the gig in Aberystwyth. I really enjoyed your set and I am sure everyone who was around did too."
— Yannis Tome, Backbeating Sounds, Aberystwyth
"Just to say thank you so much for playing at our wedding... Really appreciate all your help and thanks for good quality music!!!"
— Petra and Oliver, wedding, Tewkesbury, Glos
