Eliza Carthy & Nancy Kerr
Country of origin:
England
Type of music generally:
Traditional folk
Status:
Most recent album as a duo, a compilation, On Reflection, 2002
See also:
The Official Waterson:Carthy websiteThe Ectophiles' Guide entries for Eliza Carthy's other projects: Eliza Carthy's solo work, Waterson:Carthy
Comparisons:
Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick, Silly Sisters (though have a lot of instrumentals)
Covers/own material:
Traditional British folk
General comments:
Eliza Carthy is Martin Carthy and Norma Waterson's daughter, and is part of their Waterson:Carthy trio recording. Enjoyable lively, traditional folk music. Overall, I think I prefer Eliza Carthy's later work, but there is much to enjoy in their two albums for those who like stripped-down traditional music. (Neile)
Recommended first album:
Eliza Carthy & Nancy Kerr
Recordings:
- Eliza Carthy & Nancy Kerr (1993)
- shape of scrape (1995)
- On Reflection (compilation, 2002)
Eliza Carthy & Nancy Kerr
Release info:
1993--Mrs. Casey Records, 7 Dove House, Watermead, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP19 3GD, U.K.--MCRDCD 3991
Availability:
U.K. and U.S.
Ecto priority:
Recommended for lovers of fiddle music & traditional English folk.
Group members:
Eliza Carthy--fiddle, guitar, vocals
Nancy Kerr--fiddle, vocals
Daniel Wood--piano
Guest artists:
Adrian L'Amour, Daniel DeVine, Ray "Riah" Williams
Produced by:
Steve Heap, Ray, Nancy and Liza
Comments:
A fun beginning--I think this is probably the start of something wonderful. (Neile)
shape of scrape
Release info:
1995--Mrs. Casey Records, PO Box 296, Aylesbury, Bucks HP19 3TL, U.K.--MCRDCD 5992
Availability:
U.K.
Ecto priority:
Recommended for lovers of fiddle music & traditional English folk.
Group members:
Eliza Carthy--fiddle, vocals
Nancy Kerr--fiddle, vocals
Guest artists:
Saul Rose--melodeon
Ian Carr--guitar
Produced by:
Nancy and Eliza with Ray
Comments:
This has some lovely, lively moments. I especially like songs like "I Know My Love" which show off how well their voices work together. Good renditions of traditional folksongs and lively reels. I prefer Eliza Carthy's other work better, though. (Neile)
Further info:
Write to Mrs. Casey Records, address above.
