Dave Burland

b. 12 July 1941, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, Britain. A well known and long-established performer, Burland includes a wide repertoire of materials ranging from the original to the modern, including many tunes that aren’t often categorized as ‘folk’. Having flipped professional in 1968, after departing the Police Push, Burland toured throughout European countries, Hong Kong and Australia during his profession, in addition to keeping a occupied schedule on the united kingdom club picture. His first documenting, A Dalesman’s Litany, an recording of traditional tunes, was voted Melody Manufacturer Folk Recording Of THE ENTIRE YEAR in 1971. In designated comparison, his third launch Tunes And Buttered Haycocks, presented songs by authors such as for example Richard Thompson, David Ackles and Mike Waterson. In 1976 Burland became a member of the revived folk rock and roll take action Hedgehog Pie, assisting record their last release, Just Take action Regular. During his period with Hedgehog Pie, Burland also documented Music Of Ewan MacColl with Tony Capstick and Dick Gaughan. The single pieces You Can’t Fool SYSTEM.DRAWING.BITMAP Guy and Rollin’, in the meantime, featured music drawn from such diverse brands seeing that Randy Newman and Cyril Tawney. Willin’ is really a live recording offering earlier materials alongside previously unrecorded functions. In 1992, Burland tackled the task of Richard Thompson on His Get good at’s Choice, and in addition joined Sara Gray and Roger Wilson within the Shed Nation Music group. The extremely acclaimed Standard eschewed the present day slant of his latest work to deal with an eclectic collection of traditional materials. Burland’s various other commitments consist of hosting folk displays on BBC and indie local radio, in addition to organizing folk celebrations in Leeds. During his profession, he has made an appearance as session participant on albums by folk performers including Mike Harding and Nic Jones. From 1998 Burland was completely used in a ‘time job’ in support of performed the casual gig.