Super-group of folk fiddlers set for concert at The Apex

A veritable super-group of folk fiddlers are heading to The Apex, in Bury St Edmunds, later this month.

Feast of Fiddles (pictured above) are a celebrated collective that combines the talents of some of Britain’s top players.

 The merry band includes Steeleye Span’s bowman Peter Knight, Bully Wee Band’s Ian Cutler and ex Battlefield Band’s Brian McNeill, Joe Brown, Marian Fleetwood and Garry Blakeley. Each band member brings their own individual style and together they visit many musical genres in a flourish of fretwork.

Added to the large range of fiddle playing styles is the rock back-line of guitars, keyboards, sax and accordion – all held together by legendary drummer Dave Mattacks, who has played with Fairport, Steeleye and Richard Thompson as well as the likes of Paul McCartney, Elton John and Chris Rea.

Born in Nettlebed on Valentine’s Day 1994 as a one-off special concert, Feast of Fiddles have since done 27 spring tours, 25 festivals and have seven albums to their name. Not bad for a bunch of old folk-rockers.

Feast of Fiddles will play The Apex on Saturday, March 25, at 7.30pm. See www.theapex.co.uk or ring 01284 758000 for more information or to book tickets.