Kathryn Roberts & Kate Rusby

Subject: Kate Rusby & Kathryn Roberts
From: GUEST,Dave T
Date: 29 Oct 04 - 07:30 PM

Only just really started getting into folk music at the age of 47 (better late than never) and have just recieved a CD by Kate Rusby & Kathryn Roberts - what a brilliant album. Although they have very different and distinctive voices they both sound great. Does anyone know if they did any other albums together?

Subject: RE: Kathryn Roberts & Kate Rusby
From: michaelr
Date: 29 Oct 04 - 09:28 PM

Nope, just the one. They grew up down the street from each other.

But Kate's work since is worth checking out; she's become quite the folk music star. Kathryn made some albums with Equation which are OK, albeit more pop than folk, and still tours with (Sean? Seth?) Lakeman.

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: Kathryn Roberts & Kate Rusby
From: s6k
Date: 29 Oct 04 - 10:14 PM

Kates albums are amazing IMO, there are 4 of them up to now

Subject: RE: Kathryn Roberts & Kate Rusby
From: sledge
Date: 30 Oct 04 - 01:26 AM

Kate also did some fine work with the Poozies on the album "Infinate Blue" during her short stay with them.

Sledge

Subject: RE: Kathryn Roberts & Kate Rusby
From: Singing Referee
Date: 30 Oct 04 - 04:49 AM

Kathryn also has a great voice and also plays keyboard and flute. She and Sean Lakeman are currently on tour in the UK. They do a superb variety of trad and contempory songs, and Sean's guitar work is brilliant.

They're on at the Duke of Marlborough, St Albans this Friday (5th November). Not to be missed!

Subject: RE: Kathryn Roberts & Kate Rusby
From: Sooz
Date: 30 Oct 04 - 04:54 AM

And at Gainsborough Folk Club on 12th November! Kathryn has probably developed more since her days as a duo with Kate. Her live performance with Sean is excellent and they have at least one album out together.

Subject: RE: Kathryn Roberts & Kate Rusby
From: Strollin' Johnny
Date: 30 Oct 04 - 04:59 AM

Kathryn and Sean are appearing at the Gainsborough Folk Club on 12/11/04. Kathryn is a wonderful singer, keyboardist and flautist - shame she hasn't achieved the same stardom as Kate, she's equally talented (some of us might say more talented!). That's not to detract from Kate, she's a great performer and a grand lass, but IMNSHO Kathryn's her equal (at least).

Kathryn and Sean have two CDs out - both excellent (check out 'The Granite Mill' and 'Georgia Lee' on the first one - they don't come any better).

SJ :0)

Subject: RE: Kathryn Roberts & Kate Rusby
From: Strollin' Johnny
Date: 30 Oct 04 - 05:02 AM

And Sean is the kind of young guitarist that makes old Slowhands like me want to take a lump hammer to his fingers! Brilliant and a very modest, nice guy.

SJ :0)

Subject: RE: Kathryn Roberts & Kate Rusby
From: Pete_Standing
Date: 30 Oct 04 - 05:27 AM

I've seen Kathryn and Sean a couple of times now and thought they were great. Kathryn has a fabulous voice and Sean's guitar playing is quite extraordinary. They play an interesting mix of songs and tunes with a varied dynamic. Conversely, I've gone off the boil with respect to Kate. I don't particularly like her voice anymore and feel her material has a tendency to sound all the same.

Subject: RE: Kathryn Roberts & Kate Rusby
From: LesB
Date: 30 Oct 04 - 06:58 AM

Weel said Peter, just what I wanted to say.
Les

Subject: RE: Kathryn Roberts & Kate Rusby
From: breezy
Date: 30 Oct 04 - 02:27 PM

This Friday 5th Nov its Guy Folks at the Duke of M in Snorbens


and I'm in the front row


cos its the delightful Kathryn at the most intimate folkclub in the land


with Sean


of course


doors open and in you go

reservations already being taken

see me Sunday at the Legion to book you seat for Friday

Subject: RE: Kathryn Roberts & Kate Rusby
From: GUEST
Date: 30 Oct 04 - 03:58 PM

I might try and talk some of my mates into going to the St.Albans gig it's only an hour away. I already have the Live at Leeds by Kate..very enjoyable.

Subject: RE: Kathryn Roberts & Kate Rusby
From: breezy
Date: 30 Oct 04 - 04:09 PM

The pub does food, Pam's a great landlady and she's moving to a Brixham harbour pub later this month.

Do come you'll be made to feel very welcome and you'll be so close to Kathryn as I can reserve seats right up front,almost within touching distance.

I'm there from 6.30 setting up.

Where you coming from Guest?