2 July 2025 @ 7:30 pm
Tickets are currently available with a passcode to EAC members only. They will go on general sale at 7pm on Monday April 14th
Adults £22 / Under 18s £2
Lisa Knapp and Gerry Diver are each highly respected in their own right for their contributions to the folk genre, and while honouring and being highly influenced by English and Irish traditions they have managed to bring a unique and contemporary quality to their output. Following the release of their remarkable collaborative album Hinterland, we are delighted to bring this this inspirational duo to the Mananan stage.
Lisa Knapp and Gerry Diver fuse their deep-seated love for English and Irish folk traditions into a vibrant project that’s as grounded in tradition as it is daring in innovation. With Knapp’s distinctive voice and her skill in weaving the ancient with the contemporary, alongside Diver’s fiddle virtuosity and trailblazing production, they craft an auditory journey that honours the past while boldly stepping into new musical territories. This partnership is poised to enchant traditional folk purists and new seekers alike, promising a fresh, exhilarating spin on folk music’s timeless tales.
Lisa Knapp’s debut album Wild & Undaunted (2007) saw her emerge as a distinctive voice in British folk, known for her captivating vocals and highly imaginative approach. Deeply rooted in the folk traditions of Britain and beyond, she garnered a highly coveted BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for her songwriting on Hidden Seam. Her 2017 release Till April is Dead A Garland of May, featuring Blur’s Graham Coxon, is now celebrated as a modern classic and is an exhilarating deep dive into historic songs and rituals of May. Recently her voice graced the closing song of the Oscar-nominated film Living (2022). As part of the Hack Poets Guild with Marry Waterson and Nathaniel Mann, she’s released Blackletter Garland (One Little Independent 2023), showcasing her ongoing evolution and collaborative spirit in the folk scene.
Gerry Diver, a visionary composer, producer, Irish fiddler, and multi-instrumentalist, has significantly impacted the folk scene. His innovative Speech Project featured folk icons like Christy Moore, Shane MacGowan, Martin Hayes, and others in a collaborative masterpiece described as “groundbreaking” by The Guardian. Diver’s role as an award-winning producer shines in his contributions to a host of contemporary folk albums. Diver has displayed his versatility by working with a broad spectrum of artists, including Damon Albarn, Sinéad O’Connor, Tom Robinson, Benjamin Zephaniah, and many others, showcasing his ability to transcend musical boundaries. His creative prowess extends to the cinematic and television realms, where he has written soundtracks for various movie scores and BBC dramas, further establishing his reputation as a multi-faceted artist.
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