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Celtic-Folk-Rock band Hedgepig are firmly rooted in the 'rocking up' of traditional folk. “They can play their instruments, sing rather well, and they certainly are FHL [Faster, Harder, Louder]...if you like your music with a not terribly trad attitude, lots of verve, and a bit of percussion done loud,” (Green Man Review).
Released in May 2006, their album “Third Rock” reveals an electrifying move towards the darker side of folk, while bringing the band closer to the singer-songwriter spirit of the 21st century. “Its obvious they are the finest the genre has to offer in the area - fans of Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span would do well to get themselves a copy,” (Cambridge Evening News), though Rosie's vocals are likened to Grace Slick and Stevie Nicks as often as to Maddy Prior.
Hedgepig was formed in 1993 by 'Frayed Knot' boys Steve White and Steve Matthews; swiftly joined by Mark Lemon (of 'Pagan Billy'). Described as “local favourites” by the melodytrip, they have since rocked their way through virtually every pub in Cambridge and regularly pop up at summer festivals around East Anglia.
The current line up is Steve White on vocals and guitar, Mark Lemon on fiddle and vocals, Rosie Eade on vocals, saxophone and whistles, Jim Gair on bass, David Hicks on drums, djembe, bodhran and violin, Steve Matthews on mandolin and bodhran and Phil Godfrey on the sound desk.
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