Big band, big impact. Gigspanner Big Band’s “Turnstone” is nominated for Folk Album of the Year. In our new episode, out now, Peter Knight, Hannah Martin and @johnspiers.co.uk reveal the stories behind the songs and discuss the band's unique chemistry. ▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/YyMz1vyPp54

Folk on Foot have made episodes like these for every single shortlisted album for the Folk Album of the Year Award ... I have to say I have absolutely enjoyed listening to them to give an insight in to how these albums get made ... and a musical introduction to those I'm less familiar with.

Thanks to @bristol247.bsky.social for including this review of last Friday's concert, which featured @knightandspiers.bsky.social with support from Fly Yeti Fly. You can read the review via the link below. #livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol

Here’s a clip of @knightandspiers.bsky.social from our final video from last Friday evening, We're grateful to @livetoyourlr.bsky.social for the footage. #livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol #livestreamedgig

Here’s a snippet of @knightandspiers.bsky.social performing their 'Cuckoo Set' last Friday. Huge thanks to @livetoyourlr.bsky.social for the video; you can watch the full, epic, almost-nine-minutes worth over on our YouTube channel. #livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol #livestreamedgig

I was busy gigging with Peter Knight last night so I’d like to belatedly thank everyone for their kind words about Gigspanner Big Band’s Turnstone being shortlisted for the Folk Album of the Year award. It’s an absolute honour to have been chosen alongside such innovative and excellent albums.

The next album shortlisted for Folk Album of the Year is "Turnstone" by Gigspanner Big Band. Watch the full show to hear a track from the album, as well as what Peter Knight and Hannah Martin had to say about it! Watch here: youtu.be/UDrHNykW5cQ

Our review of Friday’s concert, which featured @knightandspiers.bsky.social is now up on the website. Thanks, as always to @tallfolk46.bsky.social (words) and Barry Savell (photos) for capturing the evening so perfectly. READ THE REVIEW IN FULL: downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/55...

@knightandspiers.bsky.social Thank you for a wonderful show at Salisbury Arts Centre. I think I smiled the whole way through! (Which is no mean feat). Good luck with the test of the tour, and see you next time!

Good morning from the Peter Knight and John Spiers tour! We’ve been having a great time so far, and wanted to remind you that tonight’s gig at @downendfolkroots.bsky.social is also being live streamed for anyone who can’t come in person to our dates. events.livetoyourlivingroom.com/events/livet...

No Knight & Spiers gigs in your area? No problem! Their concert for Downend Folk & Roots will be streamed live on the 21/11 courtesy of Live to your Living Room. Book your favourite armchair, sit back and enjoy... events.livetoyourlivingroom.com/events/livet...

We just wanted to remind you that if next Friday's @knightandspiers.bsky.social concert sells out, or you can't make it in person for whatever reason, you can stream the whole event to the comfort of your own home, thanks to @livetoyourlr.bsky.social.

Last few tickets! 🎟 14/11 Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre/ Walton on Thames 15/11 Stables Theatre / Hastings "This adventure takes in musical detours you'd be mad to ignore" Tradfolk

Back from a lovely evening at The Ropewalk with @anniehornerglis.bsky.social enjoying the excellent musicianship of @knightandspiers.bsky.social Catch them if you can 🎻🪗

I don’t think they’ve noticed that I’ve been two-timing them … phew!

No Knight & Spiers gigs in your area? No problem! Their concert for Downend Folk & Roots will be streamed live on the 21/11 courtesy of Live to your Living Room. Book your favourite armchair, sit back and enjoy... events.livetoyourlivingroom.com/events/livet...

That @jonwilksmusic.bsky.social at @tradfolk.bsky.social knows his stuff, doesn't he? So if you don’t want to take our word for it, why not check out his review of @knightandspiers.bsky.social’ latest album, ‘Both in a Tune’, here... tradfolk.co/music/review...

Here's a little taste of what to expect from @knightandspiers.bsky.social on Friday 21 November. You can watch the full video via the link in the comments, where you'll also find a link for more information and tjckets. #livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol

You’d be nuts (and fruit and veg) to miss our November tour starting tomorrow at Huntingdon Hall in Worcester!!! Full gig list and ticket links at www.johnspiers.co.uk/shows

"There can be no doubting that both performers are amongst the most, if not the most, talented of their peers. I was probably not the only person to leave the venue in awe at having witnessed something very special” @fateamagazine.bsky.social Witness something special at one of these venues...

"There can be no doubting that both performers are amongst the most, if not the most, talented of their peers. I was probably not the only person to leave the venue in awe at having witnessed something very special” @fateamagazine.bsky.social Witness something special at one of these venues...

Starting the day visiting Scarborough Fair with K&S. Someone asked why they are sitting in a squash court. It's on the old Glemham Hall Estate, and was used for rehearsals by various artists during @folkeast.bsky.social Nov tour dates www.peterknight.net/events www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP1E...

It's Friday night and I am revisiting TradFolk sessions on YT. Peter Knight & John Spiers: youtu.be/NP1EgrjQT_o?...

We've got two amazing gigs coming up later this year, in partnership with our friends at Downend Folk and Roots. 21 November - Peter Knight and John Spiers 19 December - Briony Griffith and Alice Jones livetoyourlivingroom.com/events/ #LiveMusic #FolkMusic #LTYLR

A glorious Gigspanner Big Band gig last night at The Junction in Cambridge. Songs from their splendid album Turnstone plus other gems. This band’s musicianship, energy and joy leave the audience in awe. We departed a happy crowd.

BBC Radio 2 The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe The best folk and acoustic music. Peter Knight's Gigspanner Big Band play live in session.

The first gig I saw at Nettlebed Folk Club was the wonderful @johnspiers.co.uk and Peter Knight, and last night they were back for the club's 50th birthday celebrations with the Gigspanner Big Band. Quite the most brilliant, exhilarating night of music I've experienced for a long while.

Thank you @johnspiers.co.uk and all of Gigspanner Big Band for a great show in Cheltenham this evening. Wonderful music, I think it was the best of your shows we’ve been to yet!

I don’t usually post a lot of photos of the same band or scene but the Gigspanner Big Band last Sunday afternoon at the Found Festival were sooooo good! #gigspanner #gigspannerbigband #squeezyjohn

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