Grace Smith Trio and Archie Churchill-Moss
House Concert LIVE@Mel’s
Swadlincote, S. Derbyshire
& streamed online via Zoom
Sunday 29th November 2026
7:30pm
TICKETS: Join the Online Zoom Audience from ANYWHERE in the world (In-house audience FULL)
GRACE SMITH TRIO and ARCHIE CHURCHILL-MOSS. A rare double headline performance from 4 of the UKs finest interpreters of instrumental folk music.
GRACE SMITH TRIO
Wielding the distinct voices of fiddle, concertina and mandolin, the Grace Smith Trio brings together three like-minded musicians to create one dynamic and expressive musical dialogue. Acclaimed fiddle and viola player Grace Smith is joined by Sam Partridge (concertina) and Tom Kimber (mandolin) in this innovative ensemble, which offers a fresh take on folk.
Drawing deeply from tradition, whilst also expanding their repertoire with new melodies of their own, the Grace Smith Trio explores the boundaries of what folk can be to mesmerising effect; their music will stay with you long after you finish listening. Their debut album Overleaf was released in Autumn 2023 to great critical reception.
“If you’re looking for the exciting future of instrumental folk music, you need search no further.” – Klof Magazine
“The trio explore traditional dance tunes, and add compositions of their own, in a way that is uplifting, occasionally reflective, and played with the kind of dash that just sweeps you along. In short: magnificent. ” – The Crack Magazine
ARCHIE CHURCHILL-MOSS
Archie Churchill-Moss’s journey through the musical landscape is one of rich collaboration and unwavering commitment to the diatonic button accordion—a craft that has earned him widespread acclaim and reverence. A pioneer in combining folk music with live electronics and a celebrated composer, Archie’s innovative approach seamlessly blends traditional idioms with contemporary composition. His keen attention to modern influences has enabled him to create soundscapes that expand the horizons of folk music. His music has resonated widely, receiving multiple plays on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 3.
Archie’s career as a session musician is a testament to his versatility and skill. He has collaborated with esteemed folk and traditional artists such as Seth Lakeman, Sam Sweeney, Cara Dillon, Jim Moray, Eliza Carthy, Sam Kelly, and Sam Carter. Outside the ‘folk-sphere’, Archie has worked on projects with world-renowned Welsh opera singer Sir Bryn Terfel, and has received performance credits alongside Sting, Patrick Rimes, and Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends. These collaborations have led to appearances on S4C, BBC, and Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch.
In recent years, Archie has focused on his solo performance. His debut solo album, PH(R)ASE(Slowworm Records, 2023), earned him the support slot for Norwich-based contemporary jazz trio, Mammal Hands.
“We can only sit back and wonder at the mastery’ – Folk World
“This kind of thinking is exactly what we need within music’ – Trad Folk
