Jez Hellard & Jane Batsford (UK, FR)

Jez Hellard je pevec močnih pesmi, očarljiv pripovedovalec zgodb, kitarist in izjemen ustna-harmonikar, ki je zadnjih 25 let preživel na potovanjih po svetu, kjer je nastopal s svojo skupino The Djukella Orchestra in mnogimi drugimi odličnimi glasbeniki. Igrajo mešanico različnih glasbenih stilov, od bluegrassa do balad, tanga do rumbe, reggaeja in skoraj vsega, kar je med njimi. V zadnjem desetletju so odigrali več kot tisoč koncertov, od festivala Glastonbury do North Country Fair, od New Yorka do Tajpeja, od Union Chapel do Extinction Rebellion. Jane Batsford je fantastična klarinetistka, pevka, plesalka stepa in občasno lutkarica, ki jo nekateri morda poznajo po njenem delu z Nothing Concrete. Njene vokalne harmonije in očarljive melodije bodo ogrele vaše duše in vas spravile na noge. www.jezhellard.net Jez Hellard is a singer of potent songs, captivating storyteller, guitarist and stunning harmonica player who has spent the past 25 years travelling the world performing, with and without his band, The Djukella Orchestra. Playing a mongrel mix of music, from bluegrass to ballads, tango to rhumba, reggae and pretty much anything in between. In the past decade they’ve played well over a thousand shows; from Glastonbury Festival to the North Country Fair, New York to Taipei, Union Chapel to Extinction Rebellion. Jane Batsford is a fantastic clarinetist, singer, tap-dancer and sometime puppeteer, who may be familiar to some through her work with Nothing Concrete. Her vocal harmonies and dazzling melodies will warm your souls and get your feet moving. “Jez has the type of voice that impels you to listen. Ridiculously enjoyable… an unequivocal thumbs up.” Folk Radio UK “It’s heartening to hear such thoughtful yet deeply felt songs, given the times we live in now. To hear them so well sung, so adroitly arranged and brilliantly performed is a joy.” Songlines