English Tapestry

Subject: English Tapestry
From: GUEST,Peter
Date: 10 May 06 - 05:25 PM

I am looking for recordings of English Tapestry, an unaccompanied group from the 70s and 80s, Ruth and Brian Brittain and another, variable. They only recorded two tracks officially, for The First Folk Review Record, but I have a number of recordings made during performances, and would like to hear from anyone-else who has anything similar. You can contact me on [e-mail].

Subject: RE: English Tapestry
From: Leadfingers
Date: 10 May 06 - 07:28 PM

I would be interested in any material too , as I remember them well , but never did any bootlegging of their stuff !!

Subject: RE: English Tapestry
From: GUEST,The black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 11 May 06 - 07:55 AM

I can tell you that Folk on two played the following 4 tracks on 6th september 1983:- Brigg fair, Charming country life, Farewell Nancy, Laggan love.
Also played these 3:- Spencer the rover, Underneath her apron, Kitten on the keys, on 22nd May 1984

Subject: RE: English Tapestry
From: billybob
Date: 11 May 06 - 08:24 AM

Peter
Ruth and Brian can be contacted on [e-mail]
They are still living in Cambridgeshire.I do not know if they are still performing but they were wonderful when they sang at our folk club in Thorpe le Soken about twenty years ago.

Subject: RE: English Tapestry
From: GUEST,Peter
Date: 12 May 06 - 04:58 AM

Thanks to all the responders. I have kept in touch with Ruth and Brian over the years, and saw them only last Tuesday. They are not performing, and haven't for some long time. Their major problem was always getting a suitable third member. This is why I am trying to accumulate material. I will try to follow up the Folk on 2 lead, and if Leadfingers would like to contact me via email we could explore that side further.