“A glorious adventure into new folk” Cerys Matthews, BBC Radio 6
Bristol‑based acoustic chamber‑folk trio Three Cane Whale bring their evocative, landscape‑inspired music to Dorset this March for a three‑night tour presented by local arts charity Artsreach. Featuring members of Spiro, Get The Blessing, and Scottish Dance Theatre, the trio are known for their richly atmospheric soundscapes and intricate musicianship.
“Exquisite, elegant, atmospheric and charmingly quirky” The Guardian
Firmly rooted in the landscapes of the South West, with many compositions inspired by places across Dorset and Somerset, Three Cane Whale create a sound world that is both cinematic and intimate. Their acclaimed self‑titled debut album was selected by Cerys Matthews as one of her top five modern folk records, praised for its uplifting, intricate and elegiac qualities.
For this Dorset tour, the trio will perform music from their 2024 album Hibernacula, alongside favourites from their extensive back catalogue. Audiences can expect a stage alive with over a dozen instruments — from mandolin, harmonium, and acoustic guitar to more unusual and atmospheric voices, including the bowed psaltery, the baroque‑esque E‑flat trumpet, and the shimmering Finnish kantele.
Catch Three Cane Whale performing live in Ibberton near Blandford on Thursday 12 March, Powerstock near Bridport on Friday 13 March, and Woodlands near Verwood on Saturday 14 March.
Tickets and full details are available online at www.artsreach.co.uk where the full spring programme is also available to view.
