They may joke that the only reason people come to their shows is for the clog dancing, but judging by the reaction of a fascinated London crowd this evening they might not be that far off the mark. So popular has it been that they have even had to work more into the set says Rachel, which is great news for an ensemble who are as much about keeping old traditions alive as making great music.
True to this ethos the Unthank sisters and their eight piece accompaniment begin with their take on the Graeme Miles song Sad February. Written about a shipwreck disaster off the coast of Redcar on...01/06/2010 | The Unthanks – Union Chapel, Islington
They may joke that the only reason people come to their shows is for the clog dancing, but judging by the reaction of a fascinated London crowd this evening they might not be that far off the mark. So popular has it been that they have even had to work more into the set says Rachel, which is great news for an ensemble who are as much about keeping old traditions alive as making great music.
True to this ethos the Unthank sisters and their eight piece accompaniment begin with their take on the Graeme Miles song Sad February. Written about a shipwreck disaster off the coast of Redcar on...