Family Affair

The Davenports are a four part folk song group with accompaniments via guitar, cittern and duet concertina. We are available for festivals and other events.

We are also available as two duos

Paul & Liz Davenport are a folk duo specialising in both traditional and self-penned songs in the traditional vein. They are based in South Yorkshire.  In 2021 Liz and Paul were awarded the prestigious Gold Badge of the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) for their services to English traditional music and dance. They are available for performances and workshops at festivals and folk clubs

Amy and Gavin Davenport are a folk duo based in Liverpool and singing a wide range of traditional and modern material. Their harmonies are augmented by accompaniment from Gavin's guitar or cittern. They are available for performances and workshops at festivals and folk clubs.

Contact: admin@hallamtrads.co.uk

The Davenport Family are singers, song writers and activists specialising in Traditional Folk- Song. They are available either as the family band or as two duos,

They are available for Folk Clubs and Festivals during 2025

More about us……

Hartlepool Folk Festival 2023 - Second verse of Kipling's 'Recessional' arranged by Peter Bellamy.

Film clip by Jacqueline Nestler

Strange Vagaries

  a collection of traditional and modern folk songs sung by four strong voices in stirring harmony.

Featuring;

Hunton Sword Dance Calling-On Song

All on a Falling tide

Stormy Winds

This Barren Shore

Padstow Drinking Song

Unmooring

Recessional

Joke and Push about the Pitcher

Evermore

Foster's Mill

Adieu My Lovely Nancy

Here's a Health to the Company

New for 2024!

The Davenports long awaited CD

UPCOMING DATES

2025

Humberfest

Barton on Humber

18th to 20th July

Whitby Folk Week

15th to 22nd Augst

Hartlepool Folk Festival

The Headland, Hartlepool

3rd to 5th October