Harp & a Monkey: Lancashire Folk

Age Range: 18+

Award-winning modern folk song and storytelling trio Harp & a Monkey specialise in poignant, uplifting and melodic tales.  Their music is both original and traditional and about everyday life, love and remembrance.  The extraordinary ordinary.

With four acclaimed albums under their belts, the multi-instrumentalists (expect banjos, harps, accordions, guitars, glockenspiels and more) are regulars on the national concert circuit.  They guarantee poignancy, humour and great audience rapport at their shows.

Their shows are not to be missed!

About Harp & a Monkey

The Lancashire outfit’s work has been described as:
“Bold and brilliant” by The Observer
“Fantastic” and “fascinating” by Mark Radcliffe on BBC Radio 2
“Inventive” by Mojo magazine
“Excellent” by The Guardian
“Unique” by folk legend Mike Harding

Including award-winning artists and storytellers in their ranks, this versatile collective has been commissioned to undertake bespoke songwriting, soundtrack, film and art projects for the likes of Sky Arts and national museums and art galleries.

For more information visit their website or YouTube channel.

More Folk Music at The Gregson

Every Tuesday evening – Trad Irish Music in the Bar

And on Thursday evenings – Live Folk Music