Festival 2007

Karen Matheson

When Sean Connery described Karen Matheson as having "a throat surely touched by the hand of God", this tells only part of the remarkable story of a singer at the forefront of the Celtic music scene.  Matheson’s vocal prowess has stunned audiences around the world, both as the haunting lead of Celtic supergroup Capercaillie and in her own right as a solo artiste.  Awarded countless plaudits, including an OBE, she has also recorded with a host of respected musicians.

"Karen Matheson's vocals are the coolest - swirling and slamming - amazingly dynamic" NME
 
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Plus music in the Vat's Bar with Louise Mary Martin, from 7.30pm. 

Currently based in Ulverston, Cumbria, Louise has performed at a variety of festivals, theatres, pub & club venues in the last 12 months both as a collaborative and solo artist, including Manchester’s Dpercussion with Demon DJ, the 2006 Peace Festival at Lanternhouse International, and the Gilded Balloon at last years Edinburgh Fringe with dub/trip-hop band The Ruffness.

"One of Cumbria’s most versatile singer/songwriters, her voice encapsulates beauty with a raw edge and brutal honesty. Her dynamic range takes hold of all your senses.  Don’t miss a chance to catch the unique sound and uplifting experience of Louise’s live show." South Cumbria Poet Laureate 2006, Ann Wilson.