Lewis Wood

Lewis Wood is a folk violinist, multi-instrumentalist and composer from Worcester, currently based in Hampshire. He is starting to gain a reputation as a musician on the English folk scene, particularly with the trio Granny’s Attic. He is most noted for playing tunes in the English tradition, however his repertoire also covers the rest of the British Isles, France, Scandinavia, North America and beyond, and he is also an inventive accompanier of traditional song. His self-penned tunes combine aspects of various traditions with a contemporary direction, the result being a unique blend of the traditional and modern elements of folk music today. They have been described as ‘certainly modern but with a genuine feel and understanding for music that stretches back into the past.’ Back in February, I was lucky enough to work on Bob and Gill Berry’s new album ‘Echoes of Alfred.’ It is a lovely set of songs, most of which are from the Alfred Williams collection, hence the album title. The album is produced by Doug Bailey of Wild Goose Records, whom I previously worked with for the most recent Granny’s Attic album, and also features Tinker’s Bag and Gill Redmond on Cello. I play Violin, Mandolin, Bouzouki and Piano on the record.

Artist Website www.lewiswoodmusic.co.uk