Acclaimed folk singer bringing Nic Jones tribute to Wolverhampton
BBC Folk Award-winning singer Sam Carter will celebrate the music of legendary folk musician Nic Jones at Wolverhampton Arts Centre
Folk singer and guitarist Sam Carter will perform a special celebration of the music of Nic Jones at Wolverhampton Arts Centre on Saturday, September 26.
Nic Jones is regarded as one of the most influential figures of the English folk revival, with his emotive singing and distinctive guitar style continuing to inspire musicians.
His acclaimed album Penguin Eggs, released more than 40 years ago, remains a highly regarded work in the folk music world.
Nic Jones's career was cut short by a serious car accident in 1982, just two years after the album's release. He was later to become an influence on a new generation of folk musicians who had never seen him perform live.
Among them is Sam Carter, who discovered Nic Jones's recordings as a young musician.
Sam Carter's version of Canadee-i-o has attracted more than 115,000 views on YouTube and led to an invitation to perform alongside Nic Jones at Sidmouth Folk Festival in 2010.
The appearance was particularly significant as it marked Nic Jones's first public performance in 28 years.
Sam Carter has since recorded Nic Jones's Ruins By The Shore and was chosen to provide the guitar playing for Nic Jones in the BBC Four documentary The Enigma of Nic Jones.
The performance at Wolverhampton Arts Centre, in Dunkley Street, takes place on Saturday, September 26, with doors opening at 7.30pm.
- Tickets: £19.98
- Box Office: 01902 572090
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