Gavin Fairhall Lever

Gavin Fairhall Lever is: James Patrick Gavin, violin Adrian Lever, guitar & vocals Tim Fairhall, bass

Some gorgeous live video right here https://youtu.be/SlZv_az90zw

This band is a stunning explosion of colour in the wild and unruly garden of the London folk scene. A tangle of roots from Northern Ireland, Cornwall and Norfolk gives exuberant life to a truly contemporary folk music, full of thorns and flowers. The trio brings together the exhilarating, joyful tumble of Celtic trad, a melodic warmth, vibrant rhythmic invention, and the subtle expressivity of jazz harmony. Tunes unfold like stories, with dynamic and textured arrangements keeping the pages turning, from chapters of luminous stillness into passages of unstoppable drive.

a compelling combination of fire, precision and mongrel bite

The trio has become renowned for its captivating live performances including at Caceres Irish Fleadh (Spain), Zilleghem Folk (Belgium), Broadstairs Folk Festival, and Celtic Connections Glasgow. Following on from the success of their debut record, their second album was recorded live to tape at Analogue Catalogue Studios in Northern Ireland with Julie McLarnon (Lankum, Alasdair Roberts, Brian Eno) to be released in February 2025.

"flawless" FolkLondon

"One of my top favourites of the year... Brilliant." Rn ★★★★

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