BESIDES being a musician whose instrumental inventory runs to over 40 plucked, blown, bowed and struck devices drawn from all over the planet, Robin Williamson is a songwriter of undisputed stature.
Founder in the 1960s of the influential Incredible String Band, he went on to be in the Merry Band of the 70s.
He is a distinctive interpreter of traditional song, a published poet and novelist and author of instructional works for the fiddle and penny whistle, as well as a leading light in the recent revival of storytelling.
Now you can see him at Birdsedge Village Hall on August 9.
He’ll be there with Bina Williamson, presenting songs and music featuring evocative east-west harmonies with harp, percussion and other instruments.
It’s a style described recently as Indio-Celtic-Delta.
Brighouse singer-songwriter Roger Davies will be the support act.
Start time is 7.30pm and tickets, priced £15, are available from Ged Faricy on 07833 937254 or email ged@holmfirthlive.co.uk
