Yvonne Lyon, Arcelia

Arcelia (pronounced Ah-KELL-ia – meaning ‘treasure chest’ in old Spanish) are songwriter Gavin Alexander (co-wrote the theme tune to Studio Ghibli's Emmy award winning TV series, Ronja the Robber's Daughter), voice artist Teresa Gallagher (Octonauts, Thunderbirds, Thomas & Friends) and Flying Picket Simon Foster. Together they create an exquisite sound which has been likened to Crosby Stills & Nash, America, Paul Simon and Squeeze (they regularly perform and tour with Chris Difford). They have also been in demand as a support act for the likes of Scott Matthews, Oysterband, Coope Boyes and Simpson, Michele Stodart and Maddy Prior and recently played on the Leonard Cohen tribute concert for the BBC Contains Strong Language Festival in Hull curated by Kathryn Williams.

Yvonne Lyon has just had a 4th album in a row be Record of the week on BBC Scotland. She has had plays on the BBC from Bob Harris, Claire Balding Michael Ball and Janice Long. Toured with Eddi Reader, and supported Bela Fleck, Boo Hewerdine and Chris Difford.

She has 2 Bob Harris sessions under her belt, and recently did his Under The Apple Tree Session.