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downendfolkroots.bsky.social
Thanks to @bristol247.bsky.social for including this review of last Friday's concert, which featured @knightandspiers.bsky.social with support from Fly Yeti Fly. You can read the review via the link below.

#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol
Review: Peter Knight & John Spiers, Downend Folk & Roots - 'More than a little extraordinary'
The roll-call of brilliant musicians that have made their way to Downend just keeps getting longer
www.bristol247.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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downendfolkroots.bsky.social
Here’s a clip of @knightandspiers.bsky.social from our final video from last Friday evening, We're grateful to @livetoyourlr.bsky.social for the footage.

#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol #livestreamedgig
November 29, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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downendfolkroots.bsky.social
Here’s a snippet of @knightandspiers.bsky.social performing their 'Cuckoo Set' last Friday. Huge thanks to @livetoyourlr.bsky.social for the video; you can watch the full, epic, almost-nine-minutes worth over on our YouTube channel.

#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol #livestreamedgig
November 28, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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johnspiers.co.uk
I was busy gigging with Peter Knight last night so I’d like to belatedly thank everyone for their kind words about Gigspanner Big Band’s Turnstone being shortlisted for the Folk Album of the Year award.

It’s an absolute honour to have been chosen alongside such innovative and excellent albums.
November 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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folkonfoot.com
The next album shortlisted for Folk Album of the Year is "Turnstone" by Gigspanner Big Band. Watch the full show to hear a track from the album, as well as what Peter Knight and Hannah Martin had to say about it!

Watch here: youtu.be/UDrHNykW5cQ
Image of the album cover for "Turnstone" by Gigspanner Big Band, with the Folk Album of the Year 2025 logo.
November 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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downendfolkroots.bsky.social
Our review of Friday’s concert, which featured @knightandspiers.bsky.social is now up on the website.

Thanks, as always to @tallfolk46.bsky.social (words) and Barry Savell (photos) for capturing the evening so perfectly.

READ THE REVIEW IN FULL: downendfolkandroots.com/index.php/55...
November 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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siubhan.bsky.social
@knightandspiers.bsky.social Thank you for a wonderful show at Salisbury Arts Centre. I think I smiled the whole way through! (Which is no mean feat). Good luck with the test of the tour, and see you next time!
One of John Spiers' squeezeboxes at the front of the stage. Moodily lit. Peter Knight's fiddle and bow hang on a music stand before the gig. Peter Knight, left, and John Spiers, right. On stage at the Salisbury Arts Centre.
November 19, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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johnspiers.co.uk
Good morning from the Peter Knight and John Spiers tour! We’ve been having a great time so far, and wanted to remind you that tonight’s gig at @downendfolkroots.bsky.social is also being live streamed for anyone who can’t come in person to our dates.

events.livetoyourlivingroom.com/events/livet...
Buy tickets – Knight & Spiers + Fly Yeti Fly – Zoom
Knight & Spiers + Fly Yeti Fly – Zoom, Fri 21 Nov 2025 - This hybrid gig is being livestreamed in partnership with Downend Folk & Roots. You can go along to the gig in person at Christ Church Down...
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November 21, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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knightandspiers.bsky.social
No Knight & Spiers gigs in your area? No problem!
Their concert for Downend Folk & Roots will be streamed live on the 21/11 courtesy of Live to your Living Room. Book your favourite armchair, sit back and enjoy...

events.livetoyourlivingroom.com/events/livet...
November 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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downendfolkroots.bsky.social
We just wanted to remind you that if next Friday's @knightandspiers.bsky.social concert sells out, or you can't make it in person for whatever reason, you can stream the whole event to the comfort of your own home, thanks to @livetoyourlr.bsky.social.
Buy tickets – Knight & Spiers + Fly Yeti Fly – Zoom
Knight & Spiers + Fly Yeti Fly – Zoom, Fri 21 Nov 2025 - This hybrid gig is being livestreamed in partnership with Downend Folk & Roots. You can go along to the gig in person at Christ Church Down...
events.livetoyourlivingroom.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:56 PM
knightandspiers.bsky.social
Last few tickets! 🎟

14/11 Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre/ Walton on Thames
15/11 Stables Theatre / Hastings

"This adventure takes in musical detours you'd be mad to ignore"
Tradfolk
November 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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mandywest.bsky.social
Back from a lovely evening at The Ropewalk with @anniehornerglis.bsky.social
enjoying the excellent musicianship of @knightandspiers.bsky.social
Catch them if you can 🎻🪗
November 6, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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johnspiers.co.uk
I don’t think they’ve noticed that I’ve been two-timing them … phew!
A selfie of Peter Knight, Jon Boden and John Spiers taken at The Greystones in Sheffield.
November 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
knightandspiers.bsky.social
No Knight & Spiers gigs in your area? No problem!
Their concert for Downend Folk & Roots will be streamed live on the 21/11 courtesy of Live to your Living Room. Book your favourite armchair, sit back and enjoy...

events.livetoyourlivingroom.com/events/livet...
November 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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downendfolkroots.bsky.social
That @jonwilksmusic.bsky.social at @tradfolk.bsky.social knows his stuff, doesn't he? So if you don’t want to take our word for it, why not check out his review of @knightandspiers.bsky.social’ latest album, ‘Both in a Tune’, here... tradfolk.co/music/review...
Knight & Spiers, Both in a Tune - a review - Tradfolk
Both in a Tune, by Peter Knight & John Spiers, explores traditional folk and original songs in a brave, experimental way. A must-listen.
tradfolk.co
November 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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downendfolkroots.bsky.social
Here's a little taste of what to expect from @knightandspiers.bsky.social on Friday 21 November. You can watch the full video via the link in the comments, where you'll also find a link for more information and tjckets.

#livemusic #folkmusic #downend #bristol
November 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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johnspiers.co.uk
You’d be nuts (and fruit and veg) to miss our November tour starting tomorrow at Huntingdon Hall in Worcester!!!

Full gig list and ticket links at www.johnspiers.co.uk/shows
October 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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knightandspiers.bsky.social
"There can be no doubting that both performers are amongst the most, if not the most, talented of their peers. I was probably not the only person to leave the venue in awe at having witnessed something very special” @fateamagazine.bsky.social

Witness something special at one of these venues...
September 16, 2025 at 11:42 AM
knightandspiers.bsky.social
"There can be no doubting that both performers are amongst the most, if not the most, talented of their peers. I was probably not the only person to leave the venue in awe at having witnessed something very special” @fateamagazine.bsky.social

Witness something special at one of these venues...
September 16, 2025 at 11:42 AM
knightandspiers.bsky.social
Starting the day visiting Scarborough Fair with K&S.

Someone asked why they are sitting in a squash court. It's on the old Glemham Hall Estate, and was used for rehearsals by various artists during @folkeast.bsky.social

Nov tour dates www.peterknight.net/events

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Scarborough Fair [Roud 12] | Knight & Spiers, FolkEast X Tradfolk Sessions
YouTube video by Tradfolk
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September 3, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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carinr.bsky.social
It's Friday night and I am revisiting TradFolk sessions on YT. Peter Knight & John Spiers: youtu.be/NP1EgrjQT_o?...
Scarborough Fair [Roud 12] | Knight & Spiers, FolkEast X Tradfolk Sessions
YouTube video by Tradfolk
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August 9, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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livetoyourlr.bsky.social
We've got two amazing gigs coming up later this year, in partnership with our friends at Downend Folk and Roots.

21 November - Peter Knight and John Spiers
19 December - Briony Griffith and Alice Jones

livetoyourlivingroom.com/events/

#LiveMusic #FolkMusic #LTYLR
Spiers & Knight stand outside a black wooden building. On the left, Spiers has short dark hair and wears black T shirt and trousers with a brown leather jacket. On the right, Knight has a silvery ponytail and goatie, and wears dark rimmed glasses, and black T shirt and trousers with a brown leather gilet. Both smile warmly towards one another. Briony & Alice stand outside on the moors infront of a wooden door. On the left, Briony wears a black winter coat with a brown fur collar & cuffs, and holds her violin. On the right, Alice wears a plush purple winter coat and holds a stick hanging a wesselbob over her shoulder. Both have dark hair, and smile cheekily to camera.
June 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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abroadbrush.bsky.social
A glorious Gigspanner Big Band gig last night at The Junction in Cambridge. Songs from their splendid album Turnstone plus other gems. This band’s musicianship, energy and joy leave the audience in awe. We departed a happy crowd.
July 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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bbcradio2bot.bsky.social
BBC Radio 2
The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe

The best folk and acoustic music. Peter Knight's Gigspanner Big Band play live in session.
August 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM