Seth Lakeman supported by Gally's Folly

The Guildhall
Monday 15 September 2008
8:30 pm
SOLD OUT

Seth Lakeman

In July 2005 Seth Lakeman found himself short-listed for the Nationwide Mercury Prize, the most sought-after prize in British music, alongside the likes of Kaiser Chiefs and Coldplay.

Unlike Coldplay’s album however, ’Kitty Jay’ was recorded for around £300 in the kitchen of his brother Sean’s Devon cottage.

The album was released on Seth’s own label, I-Scream.

A fantastic performance at the Mercury Awards ceremony and two BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominations, helped propel ’Kitty Jay’ into becoming the fastest selling album of its kind in years.

The Seth Lakeman Trio then completed a mammoth sell-out tour of the UK and wound up an amazing year by opening for The Pogues on their annual Christmas show in London.

The impact of this success also found Seth diverse champions in Billy Bragg, Pete Tong, Jo Whiley, Jools Holland and Ricky Gervais.

Gally's Folly

Hardly needing any introduction, Mickey Ripley and Mandy Gallagher are St Ives September Festival stalwarts.

Booked in the 2005 revival year as the fest’s first ever resident host band, when they supported: Jez Lowe, Flook and 3 Daft Monkeys at the Guildhall.

Gally’s Folly have established a large following in the town which has produced their own ‘mini-festivals’ at New Year and Easter.

A magical blend of raw Celtic folk and their own material they the best party duo around, and St Ives loves them.

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