How does one dance and play at the same time with a 6kg instrument strapped to them? How many jobs can one switch with Tim Van Eyken? Why should everyone try Morris dancing at least once in their lifetime? And how do you leave a job with AstraZeneca in a blaze of glory to become a full-time musician?

... this, and many more questions answered in this month's Very Lovely Chat!

Saul Rose is an English folk singer, Morris dancer, and diatonic accordion player. He is known for his work with Eliza Carthy, Waterson:Carthy, Faustus, Maclaine Colston duo, James Delarre duo, and the eminent ceilidh band Whapweasel, amongst many others. He took over the actor-musician role of 'Songman' in War Horse at The National Theatre. Saul has danced and played with many Morris sides over the years, including Hexham Morris (Cotswold), Chiltern Hundreds (North West), and Newcastle Kingsmen (Rapper).

CW Saul talks about the circumstances of Paul Sartin's death from 33:50 to 35:36.

Saul's Links:

Saul Rose & James Delarre Bandcamp | Saul's Facebook Page

Replay Saul's Melinar on Total Melodeon - how to get everything you want out of your instrument:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/110971161

INFO Weedon Balfolk (nr. Northampton) 1/2 day dance/music workshop & evening bal September 21st 2024:

https://www.weedonbalfolk.co.uk/

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Intro & outro music:

'Dream Big' by Mel Biggs. All rights reserved.

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