Originally found at
2002 Whitby Hiring Fair (where they were surrounded by club organisers)
they have since been "bagged" by clubs all over (as well as finding
themselves as support to Waterson:Carthy at the prestigious York Early
Music Centre) - this is their second visit here. Living Tradition said
of their debut CD that Emily "has that special way with a song and is a
talented interpreter ... sheer fine singing" and that Ben "is a skilled
and subtle guitar accompanist, never flash, never obtrusive, always
there with the right arrangement and occasional small flourish to
enhance Emily's singing". Their wide-ranging repertoire is mostly
traditional with a few songs by such as Paul Weller and Billy Bragg.
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21 Talented young musicians Emily & Hazel Askew
Born and bred in London
and regularly visiting Sidmouth Folk Festival and folk dances since
childhood, these young musicians have played (mostly) traditional music
from all over the UK (and beyond) for many years (more recently in the
Hants-based band ‘Rubber Chicken') gradually building up skills on
various instruments "to the dismay of neighbours" and just getting
better and better - and now as a duo they've added beautiful songs.
Emily plays fiddle and harmonises (also plays cello) and Hazel plays
melodeon and is a fine singer (also plays flute) and they have a debut
CD ‘Six by Two' produced by Wild Goose Studios in 2005. |
 Emily & Hazel in Lysses House Hotel during their Father's talk on Gardiner's song collecting in Hampshire (Gosport & Fareham Easter Festival 2006) |
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