IUMA: Serious Kitchen

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IUMA: Serious Kitchen

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After "House" and "Garage" there is a new acoustic vibe on the scene, and it's "Kitchen". After all where is the best place to be at a party? Serious Kitchen embody the folk tradition and make it their own, from kicking jigs and reels to the most ancient of ballads. If they haven't written it, then its stripped to the bare ingredients and cooked up into something seriously fresh and tasty Using a whole list of acoustic instruments as diverse as harp and djembe Serious kitchen truly is a big new sound from the Kitchen! Serious Kitchen have been carving out a unique musical direction since 1995 with hundreds of appearances in pubs, folk clubs and festivals across the UK. Now, with 'On The Mash' Serious Kitchen is ready for a wider audience. The band's first two albums Fluggary (1996) and Celtic Labyrinth (1998) won coverage in Rock 'n'Reel magazine and Traditional Music Maker. As well as live appearances on BBC Radio Suffolk. Meet The Band:- Vicki Swan - amallpipes, flute, bodhran, vocals A former classical double bass player and graduate of the Royal College of Music, Vicki is a 'second generation piper' following in her Father's footsteps as an acclaimed professional bagpiper. Vicki's compositions and solo performances have won her many awards at national competition level. Nick Hennessy - lead vocals, whistles, harp, bodhran An acclaimed professional storyteller and ballad singer Nick has a powerful sense of the vitality and the richness of traditional song - from Finnish folk music and Tamla Motown through to Gospel and Irish ballads. Jonny Dyer - guitars, low whistle, djembe, vocals Composer and competition-winning guitar player Jonny is the creative engine behind Serious Kitchen. Jonny's outstanding technical ability, coupled with a wide-ranging musical taste has made him a tireless and forceful musical innovator.