BBC folk award-winning duo bring Rugby Roots curtain down

Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman (s)

TWO of the British folk scenes most accomplished performers Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman will headline the final Rugby Roots gig until 2015. The promoters are taking a year off following the BBC award-winning couple's show at Lawrence Sheriff School ... More»

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