Simon Swarbrick
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One of the select performers appearing under the banner of the fabulous Feast of Fiddles, and currently adding his wizardry to Merry Hell.
One of the select performers appearing under the banner of the fabulous Feast of Fiddles, and currently adding his wizardry to Merry Hell, Simon is not only a virtuoso player of the violin, but also of many other instruments. Playing his own compositions, either solo, or with carefully selected associates, and encompassing his love of folk, blues and jazz, you are guaranteed a varied night of musical excellence.
For those of you who need to know these things, yes he is! Simon is the nephew of the legendary Dave Swarbrick, pioneering godfather of folk-rock, along with his Fairport Convention bandmates. Swarb did act as tutor to a young Simon and while his playing does have echoes of his mentor, his style is now decidedly his own.
In addition to his solo and duo appearances, Simon is also available for session work.