SPIERS&BODEN SPRING 2026 TOUR SAT 7 MARCH KCM CHURCH, FALMOUTH "Boden's impassioned singing brings fresh life to little-heard-songs, along with the perfectly balanced pairing of his fiddle with Spiers's melodeon." ***** The Scotsman

Very often people complain … “why don’t you play in Cornwall?” Well today Spiers & Boden are coming to the KCM church in Falmouth … so if you think you’re likely to say that in the future … please come along today!

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Morning everyone! My tour with Spiers & Boden starts today … what could be a better way to begin to blow away the February blues than an evening of high-energy folk?

Ticket links from spiersandboden.com/live-dates - check to see if there are tickets left for your local show.

Thank you, Cathy!

Thank you to everyone who cast a vote for Turnstone in the Bright Young Folk 'Readers Choice' Award, making it the Album of 2025 😊

The Gigspanner Big Band's album Turnstone has received quite a few end of year 'Best Of 2025' accolades.
This is one you can participate in, as it is Reader's Vote, which closes on the 10th of January.
If Turnstone was a favourite of yours, please cast a vote. Thank you!
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Image of the album cover for "Turnstone" by Gigspanner Big Band, with the Folk Album of the Year 2025 logo.

Big band, big impact. Gigspanner Big Band’s “Turnstone” is nominated for Folk Album of the Year. In our new episode, out now, Peter Knight, Hannah Martin and @johnspiers.co.uk reveal the stories behind the songs and discuss the band's unique chemistry.

▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/YyMz1vyPp54

Folk on Foot have made episodes like these for every single shortlisted album for the Folk Album of the Year Award ... I have to say I have absolutely enjoyed listening to them to give an insight in to how these albums get made ... and a musical introduction to those I'm less familiar with.

Review: Peter Knight & John Spiers, Downend Folk & Roots - 'More than a little extraordinary' The roll-call of brilliant musicians that have made their way to Downend just keeps getting longer

Thanks to @bristol247.bsky.social for including this review of last Friday's concert, which featured @knightandspiers.bsky.social with support from Fly Yeti Fly. You can read the review via the link below.

#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol

Here’s a clip of @knightandspiers.bsky.social from our final video from last Friday evening, We're grateful to @livetoyourlr.bsky.social for the footage.

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Here’s a snippet of @knightandspiers.bsky.social performing their 'Cuckoo Set' last Friday. Huge thanks to @livetoyourlr.bsky.social for the video; you can watch the full, epic, almost-nine-minutes worth over on our YouTube channel.

#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol #livestreamedgig

I was busy gigging with Peter Knight last night so I’d like to belatedly thank everyone for their kind words about Gigspanner Big Band’s Turnstone being shortlisted for the Folk Album of the Year award.

It’s an absolute honour to have been chosen alongside such innovative and excellent albums.

Image of the album cover for "Turnstone" by Gigspanner Big Band, with the Folk Album of the Year 2025 logo.

The next album shortlisted for Folk Album of the Year is "Turnstone" by Gigspanner Big Band. Watch the full show to hear a track from the album, as well as what Peter Knight and Hannah Martin had to say about it!

Watch here: youtu.be/UDrHNykW5cQ

Our review of Friday’s concert, which featured @knightandspiers.bsky.social is now up on the website.

Thanks, as always to @tallfolk46.bsky.social (words) and Barry Savell (photos) for capturing the evening so perfectly.

READ THE REVIEW IN FULL: downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/55...

One of John Spiers' squeezeboxes at the front of the stage. Moodily lit.

Peter Knight's fiddle and bow hang on a music stand before the gig.

Peter Knight, left, and John Spiers, right. On stage at the Salisbury Arts Centre.

@knightandspiers.bsky.social Thank you for a wonderful show at Salisbury Arts Centre. I think I smiled the whole way through! (Which is no mean feat). Good luck with the test of the tour, and see you next time!

Good morning from the Peter Knight and John Spiers tour! We’ve been having a great time so far, and wanted to remind you that tonight’s gig at @downendfolkroots.bsky.social is also being live streamed for anyone who can’t come in person to our dates.

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No Knight & Spiers gigs in your area? No problem!
Their concert for Downend Folk & Roots will be streamed live on the 21/11 courtesy of Live to your Living Room. Book your favourite armchair, sit back and enjoy...

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We just wanted to remind you that if next Friday's @knightandspiers.bsky.social concert sells out, or you can't make it in person for whatever reason, you can stream the whole event to the comfort of your own home, thanks to @livetoyourlr.bsky.social.

Last few tickets! 🎟

14/11 Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre/ Walton on Thames
15/11 Stables Theatre / Hastings

"This adventure takes in musical detours you'd be mad to ignore"
Tradfolk

Back from a lovely evening at The Ropewalk with @anniehornerglis.bsky.social
enjoying the excellent musicianship of @knightandspiers.bsky.social
Catch them if you can 🎻🪗

A selfie of Peter Knight, Jon Boden and John Spiers taken at The Greystones in Sheffield.

I don’t think they’ve noticed that I’ve been two-timing them … phew!

No Knight & Spiers gigs in your area? No problem!
Their concert for Downend Folk & Roots will be streamed live on the 21/11 courtesy of Live to your Living Room. Book your favourite armchair, sit back and enjoy...

events.livetoyourlivingroom.com/events/livet...

Knight & Spiers, Both in a Tune - a review - Tradfolk Both in a Tune, by Peter Knight & John Spiers, explores traditional folk and original songs in a brave, experimental way. A must-listen.

That @jonwilksmusic.bsky.social at @tradfolk.bsky.social knows his stuff, doesn't he? So if you don’t want to take our word for it, why not check out his review of @knightandspiers.bsky.social’ latest album, ‘Both in a Tune’, here... tradfolk.co/music/review...

Here's a little taste of what to expect from @knightandspiers.bsky.social on Friday 21 November. You can watch the full video via the link in the comments, where you'll also find a link for more information and tjckets.

#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol

You’d be nuts (and fruit and veg) to miss our November tour starting tomorrow at Huntingdon Hall in Worcester!!!

Full gig list and ticket links at www.johnspiers.co.uk/shows

"There can be no doubting that both performers are amongst the most, if not the most, talented of their peers. I was probably not the only person to leave the venue in awe at having witnessed something very special” @fateamagazine.bsky.social

Witness something special at one of these venues...

"There can be no doubting that both performers are amongst the most, if not the most, talented of their peers. I was probably not the only person to leave the venue in awe at having witnessed something very special” @fateamagazine.bsky.social

Witness something special at one of these venues...

Scarborough Fair [Roud 12] | Knight & Spiers, FolkEast X Tradfolk Sessions YouTube video by Tradfolk

Starting the day visiting Scarborough Fair with K&S.

Someone asked why they are sitting in a squash court. It's on the old Glemham Hall Estate, and was used for rehearsals by various artists during @folkeast.bsky.social

Nov tour dates www.peterknight.net/events

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Scarborough Fair [Roud 12] | Knight & Spiers, FolkEast X Tradfolk Sessions YouTube video by Tradfolk

It's Friday night and I am revisiting TradFolk sessions on YT. Peter Knight & John Spiers: youtu.be/NP1EgrjQT_o?...

Spiers & Knight stand outside a black wooden building. On the left, Spiers has short dark hair and wears black T shirt and trousers with a brown leather jacket. On the right, Knight has a silvery ponytail and goatie, and wears dark rimmed glasses, and black T shirt and trousers with a brown leather gilet. Both smile warmly towards one another.

Briony & Alice stand outside on the moors infront of a wooden door. On the left, Briony wears a black winter coat with a brown fur collar & cuffs, and holds her violin. On the right, Alice wears a plush purple winter coat and holds a stick hanging a wesselbob over her shoulder. Both have dark hair, and smile cheekily to camera.

We've got two amazing gigs coming up later this year, in partnership with our friends at Downend Folk and Roots.

21 November - Peter Knight and John Spiers
19 December - Briony Griffith and Alice Jones

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