Martin Simpson

The legend has Martin Simpson coming up through the sidesman route to folk success. He was certainly a major contributor to the sound of June Tabor, but he'd already go his first solo cut released before he mety Ms. Tabor. What is beyond dispute he was first known as a musician. One of the top acoustic guitar players of his and subsequent generations, his musicianship was where he established his initial reputation.
He subsequently discovered that he also has a singing voice, not for me one of the world classics, not good enough to challenge, say Richard Thompson, as a world class all rounder, but more than enough to provide a vocal foil for his guitar craftmanship. He has adopted a stye that takes in a great deal of his travels and the great musicians that he has played for and alongside.
I've always got the impression that Martin is always happier with strings than vocals. Throw in a banjo ability that goes a lot further than being able to hit the back end of a bus and you've got an artist that will be returning to Cambridge with a great deal of warmth and affection.