Grace Smith & Sam Sweeney

Sam Sweeney and Grace Smith are two of England’s leading fiddle players, known for their powerful, expressive playing and deep connection to traditional music. Sam, a BBC Folk Award winner and veteran of Bellowhead and Leveret, has been called “Britain’s Premier Fiddler” (Songlines), while Grace, a rising star with her acclaimed trio and work with Katie Doherty & the Navigators, brings a fresh, creative voice to the tradition. Both are passionate educators and innovative performers, combining archive inspiration with new compositions to create music that is richly rooted and boldly contemporary. Together, Sam and Grace form a dynamic musical partnership, offering audiences an intricate blend of tradition and creativity, shaped by deep expertise, mutual respect, and an infectious love for English folk music.

In addition to their Friday night concert, both Grace and Sam will be hosting the following workshops:

Grace Smith - 3/2 hornpipes (Beginner/Intermediate) - Learning more about this interesting tune form and finding ways to bring the tunes to life.

Sam Sweeney - Exploring the English Jig (Advanced) - Exploring the three-dimensional rhythm of the English jig.

Find out more about the artists:

Grace Smith Website ~ Instagram ~ Facebook

Sam Sweeney Website ~ Instagram ~ Facebook