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Hladowski and Joynes

The duo of singer Stephanie Hladowski and guitarist C Joynes was formed in 2011. Following a collaborative Late Junction Session broadcast on BBC Radio 3 they recorded 'The Wild Wild Berry' (Bo'Weavil Recordings), an album of traditional English songs and tunes arranged from field recordings selected from the library at Cecil Sharp House.

On its release in Sept 2012, 'The Wild Wild Berry' received extensive critical acclaim (MOJO: Top 5 Folk Albums 2012; FOLK ROOTS: Editor's Choice Album Of The Year 2012; UNCUT: 8/10)

Stephanie Hladowski has previously contributed to recordings by acts such as A Hawk And A Hacksaw, The Family Elan, and free-folk ensemble Scatter, as well as numerous vocals for dub label Inspirational Sound. Under her own name, she released a solo e.p 'The High High Nest' (Singing Knives Records) in 2008.

C Joynes has released 5 albums to date, issued by the likes of BO' WEAVIL, THE GREAT POP SUPPLEMENT and IMMUNE, as well as various singles, e.ps and compilation tracks through labels including Rough Trade and Tompkins Square. He has recorded live broadcast sessions for Andy Kershaw and Late Junction on BBC Radio 3.

Both performers have played extensively across the UK and Europe, sharing bills with performers including: Shirley Collins, Alasdair Roberts, A Hawk And A Hacksaw, Jack Rose, Josephine Foster, James Blackshaw, Sir Richard Bishop and Steffan Basho-Junghans.

"In young hands as capable as these, English folk has little danger of dying on the vine" - Rob Young, Uncut Magazine (8/10)