“Luke is the perfect antidote to the despair and chaos of our times. ” - Left Coast Labour Chorus “Luke is like a modern Pete Seeger. From the moment he hits the stage, he has the audience singing about positive change. We desperately need that and we need him on stages all across our country right now! He doesn’t back down but he doesn’t alienate people either. He’s a perfect voice for right now.” - Doug CoxThrough several timely mutual connections, Songways learned Luke's song, Easy on the Earth, arranged for choir by Shawn Kirchner and Luke came to sing with Songways in March 2025... an inspiring an uplifting experience for us all. We are delighted to welcome Luke to Bath for a full day singing workshop. To round off the day, we will become the audience for Luke's concert (with audience singing too). Concert-only tickets will also be available. https://youtube.com/shorts/Y6C6J7YB1xQ?si=jli1uRgZO2J2J_Ps Parking Church car park (entrance from Hatfield Road) and on street parking on Bloomfield Road Refreshments Please bring your own drinks/refreshments for the morning and afternoon breaks. Lunch You are welcome to bring a packed lunch to eat in the church. There are also shops and cafes within 5-10 minutes walk.
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Saturday 21 March 10am to 5pm Singing workshop 10am - 3:15pm Led by Luke Wallace, with Jane Harris co-leading and supporting the vocal harmonies Luke Wallace concert 4 - 5pm Registration from 9:40am St Luke's Church, Hatfield Road, Bath BA2 2BD We are thrilled to be hosting Luke Wallace from Vancouver in Bath for a singing workshop and concert. Luke Wallace’s planet-kind songs, arranged for community choirs by Shawn Kirchner, are currently being sung by 85 choirs across the world. Luke brings a fun, uplifting style of teaching all centred on a message of collective action and people power. He uses both his original songs and a selection from his favourite eco songwriters to craft a choral experience that is uniquely moving and inspiring. -
Saturday 26 September 10:30am to 5:05pm Workshop 10:30am - 3:30pm Windborne concert 4:15 - 5:05pm Registration from 10:10am St Swithin's Church, The Paragon, Bath BA1 5LY We are thrilled to be hosting Windborne again in Bath following their hugely successful workshop and concerts in previous years. “The most exciting vocal group in a generation,” Windborne’s captivating show draws on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, while the absolute uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the present. Known for the innovation of their arrangements, their harmonies are bold and anything but predictable. Windborne specialize in close harmony singing, shifting effortlessly between dramatically different styles of traditional music. Their musical knowledge spans many continents and cultures but they remain deeply rooted in American folk singing traditions. They will teach songs from their American roots, songs of protest and freedom from their albums To Warm the Winter Hearth, Song on the Times and folk songs from other cultures collected on their travels. The workshop is open to everyone and all the songs and harmonies will be taught by ear by Jeremy, Lynn, Will and Lauren. To round off the day in style, we will become the audience and Windborne will perform for us. Concert-only tickets also available.
https://youtu.be/St_4Sz3ssKk MAP Parking The closest long stay car parks are Charlotte Street and The Podium. Refreshments Please bring your own drinks/refreshments for the morning and afternoon breaks. Lunch You are welcome to bring a packed lunch to eat in the crypt below. There is also a cafe in the crypt and other cafes within 5-10 minutes walk."Stunningly powerful vocal harmony..." "Windborne sets a new bar for folk harmony singing today" "Spectacularly good, utterly brilliant..."