Artist description Mixed vocal/instrumental ensemble specializing in medieval, Renaissance and traditional music of the British Isles and other European early music. Period instruments are used.

Music Style Medieval, Renaissance and Traditional

Musical Influences Gothic Voices, Ensemble Alcatraz

Similar Artists Alla Francesca, La Reverdie

Artist History Founded in 1995 in Berkeley, California, the Sherwood Consort has performed all over the Bay Area. Acknowledged worldwide for their beautiful voices, they have released two CDs -- BETWEEN MARCH AND APRIL and ROBIN LOVES ME - which have received airplay all over the world. Their work has been honored more than once -- in 1998, by the California Arts Council in the form of a three-year grant, and in 2000 by Just Plain Folks, an online music organization, when ROBIN LOVES ME was nominated for Best Album in the Classical/Opera/Renaissance category. They are presently working on several performances along with a third CD, ONE DAY AS I WENT RIDING.

Group Members Mary Devlin, director, soprano, harp, lute, gittern; Barbara Jaspersen, soprano; Victoria Varieur, mezzosoprano; Nannette Silva, contralto; Harvey Garn, tenor; Stephen Prestwood, tenor; Paul Keaton, tenor; John Canepa, baritone; Charles Seagrave, bass; Gary Sano, bass; Brad Erickson, vielle, violin; John Harris, recorders, sackbut; Renée Fladen-Kamm, vocal director

Instruments Harp, lute, gittern, vielle, violin, recorders, sackbut, percussion

Albums BETWEEN MARCH AND APRIL: Music of Medieval England; ROBIN LOVES ME: The Legend of Robin and Marion; ONE DAY AS I WENT RIDING: The Best of the Sherwood Consort

Press Reviews "The vocalists have a way of sending chills down your spine." CONTINUO Magazine; "Their voices are truly extraordinary . . . the Consort's spirited performances provide all the inspiration needed." DIRTY LINEN; "A refreshing change from today's sounds . . .[a lot of] energy and enjoyment in bringing a bygone era to life." Tom Dye, LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL; "Done in genuine language and dialects, it is quite an experience to listen to." JUST PLAIN FOLKS; "You need have no doubts about the talents of these singers." Claude Calteux, The Folk Pages

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Location Los Angeles, California - USA

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