A QUARTET of folk musicians whose influences range far and wide bring their exciting original music to Dorset in October. Counter’s Creek have three dates with Artsreach, starting on Friday 18th at Sydling St Nicholas village hall, on Saturday 19th at Briantspuddle and Sunday 20th at The Portman Hall at Shillingstone, all at 7.30pm.

Counter’s Creek is an acoustic band whose music is inspired by the folk traditions of the British Isles and beyond, including foot-tapping jigs and reels, dance grooves from Eastern Europe and West Africa and a whole lot more!

Featuring Ben Cox (voice/flute/whistles/harmonium), Jonathan Taylor (flute/whistles), Tom Newell (violin/banjo) and Moss Freed (guitar), expect an evening of exciting, uplifting entertainment, with virtuoso performances delivered by engaging and witty musicians who convey their passion for contemporary British and Irish folk music in their playing as well as encouraging the audience to join them in sea shanties and other songs.

Between them the four musicians have performed at most of the UK’s leading folk and jazz festivals, played with pop acts including Muse and One Direction, appeared on TV shows such as Strictly Come Dancing and in numerous stage shows on the West End and around the UK.

Counter’s Creek will also be in Wiltshire for two gigs, at Compton Bassett village hall on Saturday 2nd November and Avebury social centre on Friday 8th.