Geoff Lakeman and Rob Murch

The “Titan of Twang” and the “Concertina Crooner” team up in a dynamic new duo.

Geoff Lakeman, patriarch of a folk dynasty – as dad of Seth, Sean and Sam, and father-in-law of Cara Dillon and Kathryn Roberts – teases English and Irish folk, Americana and jazz songs out of his vintage duet concertina.

With his unique, punchy fingerstyle playing, Rob Murch brings the “wow factor” to the banjo. His percussive finger-ballet up and down the fret board of his 100 year-old instrument is mesmerising. He’s revered throughout the UK for his long-time work with the renowned Dartmoor Pixie Band and The Watch trio.

After fifty years as a journalist, music-loving Geoff recorded his debut CD ,”After All These Years” at the age of 69, which garnered four and five-star reviews and national radio airplay. He’s acclaimed for his “masterful” playing of the rare Crane duet concertina and his “rich, melodic voice.”

Both Geoff and Rob live on Dartmoor, so it was inevitable they’d gang-up musically. Expect self-written and West Country songs, rattling folk tunes and foot-stomping ragtime and cakewalk riffs. The duo’s relaxed yet sparkling stage presence together is bubbling with the “feel-good” factor.

Tickets: £10 advance, £11 door, £1 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £5 under 18s.

Geoff’s website here

Click here for tickets or phone 01726 879500

Tickets also available from Limekiln Gallery, Calstock. Opening times 11.00am to 5.00pm Tuesday to Saturday.

Doors and bar 7.00pm, start time 8.00pm