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24th April 2011 written by Katy
LOSS OF A BEAUTIFUL FRIEND
It is nearly a year since we added any news to this page. In many ways I was personally very glad to have said goodbye to 2010 as it was a very turbulent year for me and for Daughters of Elvin. Many unwanted things happened to us that I won't put up here but the worst thing of all was the sudden death of our beautiful viol player Mike Edwards in September in a horrible freak accident. He was loved by many, many people and is very sadly missed by us and me personally. He was a wonderful musician and a truely wacky friend. He had a huge influence on the music scene in Totnes where he lived. He encouraged everybody musically and in their lives. I won't say much more as it still hurts to think about what the world has lost. Click on the picture to read a lovely obituary of Mike's extraordinary life in the Independent.
NEW FILM APPEARANCE
LANVAL BY MARIE DE FRANCE
Late last summer some of the members of Daughters of Elvin were invited to appear in a wonderful new film by Elizabeth Jane Baldry. It is a retelling of an Anglo Norman 12th century romance by Marie de France. Luckily Mike was involved in the project and there are some beautiful shots of him playing bass viol in the banqueting scene.
Steve and Katy also make an appearance on the sound track.
The film has already been shown in the UK and across France and is about to be premiered in the US. To find out more www.fairytalefilms.co.uk
FANTASTIC CONCERT IN CYPRUS
Just as we were all reeling with shock and grief after losing Mike we had a lovely invitation to perform with the full Daughters of Elvin lineup in Cyprus. It was only six weeks after Mike died and we were all very numb. It was a wonderful chance to spend some time together in a beautiful place. The venue was a ruined 16th century monastery. We played outside under a starry warm mediterranean sky. We were given the most amazing welcome and hospitality - the people of Cyprus are wonderful (and so is the food!!). We decided to stay for a few extra days and lie on the beach and swim in the sea. It was a very timely trip indeed and we will be forever grateful for the chance to begin our healing journey together in this way.
RECORDING WITH JACKIE OATES
A few weeks ago Katy and Steve were pleased to be invited to record some bagpipes and hurdy gurdy for talented and inspiring young folk artist Jackie Oates. The album will be out later in the year to find out more www.jackieoates.co.uk
NEW AMAZING NEW HAT
I'm very excited about my lovely new hat. It was made by my friend Kat who is an incredibly talented hat maker and historical researcher. If you would like to see her work or even order one for yourself visit www.kats-hats.co.uk
Also thank you to the wonderful Brian Skilton for all the brilliant photos.
NEWS 2010
Hurdy gurdy and
Power Drill duet
Read about Steve’s adventures into modernity at Snape Maltings Art Centre, as part of 'English Journey's Imagined' by Iain Sinclair and Alan Moore. Click here
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