Bob Wood Folk Singer

Bob Wood hails from the west of Scotland but is based nowadays in London. A warm and engaging solo singer and performer with an easy going sense of humour, he is known also as a highly accomplished finger style guitarist. Exploring a range of open tunings, his playing and song interpretations have been described as displaying a rare sensitivity, lightness of touch and great technique.

His debut album When the Moon Sits Fat on a Scudding Cloud was described as delightful, haunting, reflective and exquisite : see sample reviews attached from FROOTS, IRISH MUSIC and LIVING TRADITION magazines. The album also features guest appearances from Benny Gallagher; BBC Musician of the Year 2009, Tom McConville; Pauline Cato, Mark Feltham and Lee Collinson.

Bob’s regular repertoire nowadays retains firm links with the tradition, but includes also a splendid array of more contemporary songs. Expect therefore to hear material ranging from Robert Burns to Pete Morton; from Archie Fisher to Hank Williams; plus a smattering of pipe, harp and other tunes on guitar.

A seasoned and experienced performer, he has guested at countless clubs and festivals throughout the UK; he has played on the albums of various others; appeared on the cover and was the subject of an interview in a recent edition of Living Tradition magazine; and he has also hosted and organised a number of guitar workshops, focusing on alternative guitar tunings and song accompaniment.

On a more occasional basis and as a departure from his more regular repertoire, he also loves to gig with Benny Gallagher (McGuinness Flint, Gallagher & Lyle). Benny recently released his most recent studio album At the Edge of the Wave on which Bob contributed harmony vocals and second guitar parts to a number of Benny’s latest compositions.

To this day, he also remains co-founder and an organiser
of the Ram Folk Club in Thames Ditton, Surrey, now in its
29th year and voted BBC Folk Club of the Year 2007
www.theramclub.co.uk

0208 686 9421 (home) 0790 899 2794 (mobile) email@bobwood.co.uk