Haddo October 31, 2012

Venue/Location: Peel Hall, University of Salford, Peel Building, Salford, M5 4WT

Description:

Musicians:

Will Pound, Harmonica & Melodeon
Nicky Pound, Viola

Haddo are husband and wife duo Will and Nicky Pound. Combining rich and exotic melodeon harmonies with the dark tone of the viola, they take well known tunes and twist them 180 degrees. From morris to bluegrass, traditional tunes to their own compositions, Haddo are guaranteed to raise the roof.

Nicky Pound graduated from the Royal Academy of Music with a Master’s degree in Baroque Viola in 2009. During this time, she had the privilege to work with the late great Sir Charles Mackerras, Sir Colin Davies and Sir Elton John. Since then, as well as playing with groups such as the Brandenburg Baroque Soloists, she has been going back to her folk roots and has recently joined the Chinewrde Morris.

Will Pound is one of the world’s top harmonica players and has taken the instrument to new places and new music, and has a style that is completely his own. He is now making a name for himself as a virtuoso melodeon player. Recently, he received a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nomination for Best Musician and has been performing and recording with Goldie’s Band ‘By Royal Appointment’, as well as songwriter Guy Chambers.

www.haddofolk.com

Admission: £4.00 (£3.00 concessions), payable on the door.
University of Salford staff and students: Free

Official Website: http://www.salford.ac.uk/home-page/events/events/haddo