James Patrick Gavin, hailing from North London, is an acclaimed multi-instrumentalist composer with musical and family roots running from Northern Ireland to the Basque Country.
Steeped in Irish music, his unique approach to guitar and fiddle is described as “magnificent in its irreverence” (Folk Radio UK). Working at the forefront of London’s folk music scene, James can be found amongst the ranks numerous acclaimed ensembles.
The trio brings together acclaimed experimental folk guitarist Adrian Lever (Guitar and vocals) and jazz double bassist and composer Tim Fairhall to create a fresh folk music born of their diverse roots.
Together, the venturesome trio represent the best of collaborative creation, and are a compelling new voice on the contemporary folk scene.
Folk trio TEYR evolved out of London’s thriving session scene, combining bothy ballads, focsle shanties, folk tunes and Irish poetry. Their unique blend of voices and instruments draws links between the many sounds of the Celtic and British isles. Composed of James Gavin (guitar and fiddle), Dominic Henderson (uilleann pipes and whistles) and Tommie Black-Roff (accordion), the players thrive on close interplay and pushing the possibilities of acoustic music.