Cuculi Records & CHORUS are delighted to present their first ever collaborative event, bringing together their favourite picks from the grassroots songwriting networks of Bristol & Totnes. For this first one, we're welcoming fierce & graceful vocal trio Lon Dubh (meaning 'blackbird' in Irish) - a supergroup of sorts featuring respected songwriters Branwen Kavanagh, Anna Ling & Hannah Partridge. We're thrilled to get a performance from this incredible project in such an intimate venue. Support from Bristol-based songwriter/vocalist/storyteller Suzi MacGregor.
Cuculi shows usually sell out, so we strongly recommend buying tickets in advance .
LON DUBH
Lon Dubh are three part harmony singers of hypnotic original songs inspired by landscapes of Ireland and its ancient folklore. Expect carefully crafted songs for three voices that sound like they’ve always existed.
Hailing from Ireland and England, Lon Dubh are Branwen Kavanagh, Anna Ling and Hannah Partridge. All three are established solo artists in their own right, drawing upon folk traditions in their own unique ways. Branwen Kavanagh is a prolific composer and songwriter, musician, sculptor, storyteller, puppeteer, visual artist, writer of surreal visual plays and a lively adventurer from the West of Ireland. Most of the songs the trio will sing are Branwens original compositions.
Anna Ling is a playful and poetic singer/songwriter, choir leader, and music teacher who connects audiences with her engaging charisma and sing-a-long sections. She’s influenced by a strong connection to traditional British folk music and a long-running fascination with weird and wonderful singing styles from across the globe.
Hannah Partridge is a folk musician and arts producer, folding traditional celtic tunes into her songwriting and supporting fellow women and non-binary artists through creative projects. She’s never far away from storytelling lyricism and enigmatic melodies.
Between them Branwen, Anna and Hannah have a wealth of experience in the folk/alt scenes playing at festivals and venues across the country. The trio have been deepening their sound at an old mill in the South Devon countryside this year, and are now embarking on their first UK tour. Summer 2023 saw their first international performance as a trio at Stimmen Festival Ettiswil in Switzerland.
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Suzi MacGregor is a versatile vocalist, performer, and writer, making solo and collaborative music with crossovers into theatre. She’s performed professionally, in the UK and internationally, for 15 years, developing her practise as a songwriter, vocal mentor, and performance artist. Her voice and composition style range from the ethereal folk-tones of Joni Mitchell to the more ballad-pop style akin to singer and composer Sara Bareilles. Currently based in Bristol, she is writing a one-woman musical funded by Arts Council England and is regularly performing with Cove Jam & Tryani Collective. She is drawn to the connections between singing, wild places, and play.
@suzimacg
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CUCULI RECORDS
Cuculi Records is a DIY label based in Bristol, run by a woman-led collective of musicians and songwriters with the aim of helping grassroots artists navigate the complexities of releasing music independently. We work with bedroom composers, folk singers, ambient explorers and unusual ensembles, often creating beautiful sounds that don't have a name yet.
Cuculi Presents is an opportunity to hear both local & national artists live in listening spaces around Bristol.
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