A MEETING OF MINDS IN THE NU-FOLK REVOLUTION

"With Laura Marling, Noah and the Whale and Mumford & Sons among its alumni, west London's informal school of folk is known for regularly producing popular, talented young singers and songwriters. Members of the aforementioned bands used to play together at the Bosun's Locker on the King's Road, until that venue closed. For the last two and a half years, however, their regular meeting place has been the monthly Communion night at Notting Hill Arts Club.

Founded by Mumfords keyboard player Ben Lovett, Mumfords producer Ian Grimble, and Kevin Jones, the bassist with Cherbourg, the night has now evolved into a record label and produced its first limited edition Communion compilation album. 'Communion allows people to play gigs in a friendly environment and try new things out', says Jones. 'And it's become a close-knit community of musicians swapping ideas – as well as a good place to find a banjo player if you need one. We liked the idea of documenting all that with a record'". (aqui)

(2010)