South Riding Folk Arts Network

Crucible perform an exciting mix of energetic tunes, rich and evocative harmony singing and subtle accompaniment for a unique programme of English traditional material, ably complemented by their own compositions in the same style.

They combine four joyfully distinct voices with a range of traditional instruments, including English bagpipes, fiddles, melodeon, guitar and cittern. Members of the band have many years’ experience as professional folk performers with dance bands Glory Strokes, Hekety and Jabadaw and English roots phenomenon, Bellowhead.

Crucible evoke the best of the old whilst remaining assuredly at the forefront of the new-wave of English roots bands. Their unaccompanied vocals have drawn comparisons with such luminaries as the Watersons, and The Young Tradition, whilst their instrumental prowess and fresh arrangements bring to mind contemporary acts like Eliza Carthy and Spiers and Boden.