Songs from the Derbyshire Coast

When Keith and I discussed making this third album with WildGoose the idea was to address several aspects of Keiths performing career. It was also planned to be a solo album but given that his career has always featured collaborations with other musicians this proved impossible so we have tried to reflect this without masking his own undoubted abilities as a solo artist. The pieces here reflect Keiths own ideas and arrangements and we have tried to present other artistes contributions as enhancements rather than using them as props – often a difficult balance to strike, but I hope that this comes across.

Keiths tastes in traditional music have always been diverse and eclectic including: English song and dance in general but increasingly concentrating on Derbyshire versions; maritime songs and shanties; and the occasional contemporary song written in traditional style. All of these styles are reflected here. There are some very meaningful and serious items and also some lighter pieces just for fun but always with a strong leaning towards the maritime; hence the title of the album

Keith Kendrick vocals, English and anglo concertinas, guitar
John Adams harmony vocals, guitar
Michael Beeke tuba, English pipes
Doug Eunson harmony vocals, melodeon
Alice Jones piano
Ralph Jordan duet concertina, guitar
Sarah Matthews harmony vocals, fiddle, viola
Michelle Short harmony vocals, bodhran
Harmony vocals Sylvia Needham, Lynne Heraud, Pat Turner, Tom Brown, Doug Bailey