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Gigspanner Big Band: New Album

Peter Knight's Gigspanner Big Band are recording a new album with new member John Spiers.

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Gigspanner Big Band: New Album

Gigspanner Big Band: New Album

Gigspanner Big Band: New Album

Gigspanner Big Band: New Album

Gigspanner Big Band: New Album

Peter Knight's Gigspanner Big Band are recording a new album with new member John Spiers.

Peter Knight's Gigspanner Big Band are recording a new album with new member John Spiers.

Peter Knight's Gigspanner Big Band are recording a new album with new member John Spiers.

Peter Knight's Gigspanner Big Band are recording a new album with new member John Spiers.

Ed Blakeley
Ed Blakeley
Ed Blakeley
Ed Blakeley
2 Campaigns |
Hastings, United Kingdom
$10,534 USD $10,534 USD 238 backers
83% of $12,605 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Ten years ago, Peter Knight - Steeleye Span's legendary fiddle player - formed a trio called Gigspanner.

 

 

Five years ago, Gigspanner had a mid-tour night off. They decided to wander along to a local gig, and check out a folk duo, Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin (Edgelarks).

 

 

Gigspanner liked what they heard, invited Phil and Hannah to have a jam, and playing together worked so well that they thought they should do some gigs. Having been raised on the music of Steeleye, and inspired to pick up the fiddle by the playing of Peter, this was a special moment for Hannah. A Big Band was formed.

Every Big Band show seemed to set the audience alight. Soon, they could not keep up with demand, as they all juggled life, other projects, and geography.

Meanwhile, Peter Knight began playing in a duo with Bellowhead's legendary melodeon player, John Spiers. Peter invited John to join the Big Band for his special 70th birthday celebration concert; and it was immediately clear that John's playing added still further to the Big Band sound. We became a six piece.

 

 

The Big Band started as a wonderfully spontaneous jam session. Each musician brings their own sound and influences, from deep English roots to African grooves; classical virtuosity to rock and roll; Indian slide to American blues. But we believe we can take this improvised fire and create something even better, given the chance to make a proper album. And to do that – we need your help!

 

 

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The Crowdfunder

Please get involved with this crowdfunder to help us make a Gigspanner Big Band album. Rather than our previous jam session approach, we have been working on a collection of songs arranged as a whole group. While retaining the energy of improvisation, a new sound has evolved, and we would love to share it with you.

This album celebrates the coming together of some of the biggest names in the British folk scene. It combines a deep knowledge of roots traditions with a ceaselessly boundary pushing approach. The collaboration of inheritance with innovation.

It's an album by people who love music, for people who love music.

This autumn we set out on our very first tour as a six piece, debuting the new material and recording each show. Please help us move this music down the long path from our imaginations to your CD players. Thank you.

 

Album Launch Tour 2020

April

16th The Spring Arts Centre, Havant

17th Holy Trinity Church, Trowbridge

18th David Hall, South Petherton

19th Matthews Hall, Topsham

21st St Andrew's Church, Wiveliscombe

22nd Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot

23rd RSC The Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon

24th Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury

25th The Square Chapel, Halifax

26th Venue TBC

28th South Holland Centre, Spalding

29th Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich

30th The Cut Arts Centre, Halesworth

May

1 St Leonard's Church, Hythe

2 St Clement's Church, Hastings

3 Landmark Arts Centre, Twickenham.

 

www.gigspanner.com
www.edgelarks.co.uk
www.johnspiers.co.uk

 

 

 

 

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The album on CD

Currency Conversion $15 USD
£12 GBP
This perk is for the new album on CD. Artwork coming soon. Thanks for your support!
Included Items
  • 2019 Album CD
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
114 claimed
Ships worldwide.
New album + Big Band Live CD

New album + Big Band Live CD

Currency Conversion $28 USD $30 USD (8% off)
£22 GBP
This perk includes the Big Band's first album from 2017, 'Live', and a copy of the new album.
Included Items
  • 2019 Album CD
  • GS Big Band 2017 CD
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
41 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Signed Poster by Tim Marrs

Signed Poster by Tim Marrs

Currency Conversion $44 USD
£35 GBP
An exclusive, high quality A4 Giclée print, designed by Tim Marrs to celebrate Peter's 70th Birthday. Limited edition. Signed by the band.
Included Items
  • Poster by Tim Marrs
Estimated Shipping
February 2020
3 out of 5 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
VIP Ticket to GSBB Concert

VIP Ticket to GSBB Concert

Currency Conversion $76 USD
£60 GBP
This perk is a VIP concert ticket to a Gigspanner Big Band concert for one show of your choice on the April/May 2020 tour. Arrive early and meet the band, experience the sound check (where often new music is created!) and get the best seats in the house. A perfect present. Please see the FAQ for full terms.
Included Items
  • VIP Ticket to GSBB concert
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
10 out of 20 of claimed

Everything - All the goodies!

Currency Conversion $101 USD $113 USD (11% off)
£80 GBP
Everything! The new album, the 2017 album, the tea towel, and a VIP ticket for 2020's tour. Thank you for your support!
Included Items
  • 2019 Album CD
  • GS Big Band 2017 CD
  • VIP Ticket to GSBB concert
  • Big Band Teatowel
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
0 out of 5 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Peter Knight Skype Lesson

Currency Conversion $126 USD
£100 GBP
This perk is for a 2-hour Skype lesson with Peter Knight. A rare opportunity as you may know. Arrange a time that suits you both. Please be aware that although Peter has a busy schedule, he will try his best to find a time that suits you. Thanks to the internet, open to anyone in the world!
Included Items
  • Peter Knight Skype Lesson
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
1 out of 2 of claimed

John Spiers Skype Lesson

Currency Conversion $126 USD
£100 GBP
This is for a 2-hour Skype lesson with new member John Spiers, who will teach any DG melodeon/diatonic accordion or Anglo concertina. Arrange a time that suits you both. Be aware that although the band members have busy schedules, they will try their best to find a time that works. Thanks to the internet, this is open to anyone in the world.
Included Items
  • John Spiers Skype Lesson
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
1 out of 2 of claimed
Phil Dobro/Guitar Lesson

Phil Dobro/Guitar Lesson

Currency Conversion $189 USD
£150 GBP
Phil is known as a master of the dobro, and excels at the guitar and harmonica too, and this perk is the opportunity of a 2-hour one-to-one with him. Suitable for beginners and seasoned players. Arrange a time with Phil personally, pick a time and date that suits you both, working within or around his tour schedule. Or you can visit Phil in Devon.
Included Items
  • Phil Dobro Masterclass
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
0 out of 2 of claimed
Peter Knight Masterclass

Peter Knight Masterclass

Currency Conversion $252 USD
£200 GBP
This is a rare opportunity to sit down in person with legendary Peter Knight for a 2-hour masterclass on music and improvisation. Bring your instrument! You can discuss the date with Peter, but the class will have to fit in with Peter's UK touring commitments, and limited to England/ Wales.
Included Items
  • Peter Knight Masterclass
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
1 out of 2 of claimed
John Spiers Masterclass

John Spiers Masterclass

Currency Conversion $252 USD
£200 GBP
Sit down for a 2-hour one-to-one class with the band's newest member, John Spiers. John will teach any DG melodeon/diatonic accordion or Anglo concertina. Discuss any other musical topics too! Go to John's studio in Oxford, or if that isn't possible, John will fit the lesson in with touring commitments. Limited to England or Wales.
Included Items
  • John Spiers Masterclass
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
1 out of 2 of claimed
Gigspanner Trio House Concert

Gigspanner Trio House Concert

Currency Conversion $1,891 USD
£1,500 GBP
A unique experience that will only be offered during the crowdfunder. Gigspanner the trio will come and play a concert in your house in the UK or France. This is a truly rare opportunity to see the trio up close and in the intimacy of your home. Discuss a date between you. All equipment provided. You may not sell tickets to the gig.
Included Items
  • 2019 Album CD
  • GS Trio House Concert
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
0 out of 1 of claimed
Teatowel + Album on CD
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Teatowel + Album on CD

Currency Conversion $25 USD
£20 GBP
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
50 out of 50 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
Hardback Signed Poster
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Hardback Signed Poster

Currency Conversion $57 USD
£45 GBP
Estimated Shipping
February 2020
1 out of 1 of claimed
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Sacha Percussion/Kit Lesson
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Sacha Percussion/Kit Lesson

Currency Conversion $189 USD
£150 GBP
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
2 out of 2 of claimed
SIGNED Sacha Djembe
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SIGNED Sacha Djembe

Currency Conversion $315 USD
£250 GBP
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
1 out of 1 of claimed
Edgelarks House Concert
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Edgelarks House Concert

Currency Conversion $1,261 USD
£1,000 GBP
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
1 out of 1 of claimed
Knight & Spiers House Concert
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Knight & Spiers House Concert

Currency Conversion $1,261 USD
£1,000 GBP
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
1 out of 1 of claimed

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