Jim Causley

'A Causley Christmas'. The return of a Devon favourite for a seasonal concert in the lead-up to Christmas. Five times a Radio 2 Folk Award nominee, Jim is passionate about traditional song and particularly that of his native West Country. He has a natural gift for interpreting traditional song, with a deep, rich voice - sometimes accompanying himself with accordion - and a relaxed, even playful, stage presence.

As well as working and recording solo, he has been combined with other renowned musicians and singers: Lauren McCormick and Emily Portman as Devil’s Interval, and Essex musicians Mawkin as Mawkin: Causley; and has toured with Waterson: Carthy, Steve Knightley and Kate Rusby.

Recently, he has set to music many of his relative Charles Causley’s poems, and recorded them in Charles’ cottage to commemorate the tenth anniversary of his death.

More recently, Jim has been writing songs himself, touring with 3 Daft Moneys guitarist Lukas Drinkwater, and on occasions reuniting with Devil’s Interval. A review of one of his recent concerts described him as “possessed of a resonant and evocative voice, and with high standards that bring an integrity to enhance the warmth of his work.

The combination is rare and the result is that, for those drawn to him, his exploration is infectious and rewarding.” With great variety in his repertoire, Christmas or not, a warmly merry evening can be guaranteed!