Brian Peters to Play Gibney Studio U

On April 27th the Folk Music Society of New York will present English folk singer Brian Peters in concert.

Brian Peters is, according to the UK's Living Tradition magazine, "a top-notch singer and player, also one of the best-researched performers currently doing the rounds, and master of several crafts," while the US folk music magazine Dirty Linen described him as "one of the very best performers in the field of English traditional song and music." Brian plunges deep into the ancient songs, finds their power, mystery, evil, drollery and courage, and brings them to us fresh. As well as being a passionate singer, Brian is a multi-instrumentalist. He is acknowledged as one of Britain's masters of both the Anglo-concertina and the melodeon (button accordion,) as well as being a consummate guitarist. Although Brian has an abiding commitment to traditional music, his performances can include songs from unexpected sources. Brian's enthusiasm for his music is infectious. He never forgets that folk music should be accessible, and fun. Brian's website: http://www.brian-peters.co.uk.

The concert is at Gibney Studio U, 280 Broadway (between Reade and Chambers Streets), Manhattan, 10007. Contribution: general public $25; FMSNY members $20. Info: 646-628-4604. Tickets at the door or online at: https://brianpeters.eventbrite.com.