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Welcome to Silvington
Traditional and contemporary acoustic music
A Flavour of the South West
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About
"Folk at First Sight" - David FitzGerald, BBC Radio Devon
"There's magic in what you do - the blend of guitars and voices. I'm becoming quite a fan!" - Brooks Williams
Tricia – a Plymouth maid, born and bred. Honed her skills on cruise ships and the folk clubs of Plymouth and Aberdeen along with the occasional spot on local TV. A writer of finely crafted songs she is recognised for her delicate guitar playing and clear voice.
John – a Scouser in exile he has played folk clubs in the north east and the midlands before relocating to Devon. A songwriter in his own right and a multi-instrumentalist he makes a strong contribution to Silvington’s trademark harmonies.
Meeting as members of Folk on the Moor, now based once again at The Moorland Hotel, Wotter, they began collaborating in 2016. It was indeed folk at first sight. They have 6 albums to their name so far, many of the self-penned songs the result of a synergy which means that the whole is more than the sum of its parts. Their latest offering, “Shadows on the Sand” features 12 original songs all located in Cornwall.
Their vocal and instrumental blends are
recognised by club and festival audiences as well
as fellow performers.
A selection of their albums can be found on Bandcamp (www.silvington.bandcamp.com) and there are individual tracks on SoundCloud (username bootleian)
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Diary
2025
October
14 - St Bart's Yealmpton - joint concert with South Hams Singers
15 - Dragon Folk, Worcester
16 - Droitwich Folk Club
2026
January
27 - Harewood House, Plympton (afternoon)
February
4 February - Emmanuel Church Hall, Mannamead, Plymouth
March
18 - Atherstone Folk Club
April
10 - Exeter Folk Club
June
12 - Woolwell Centre (afternoon)
20 - Cookworthy Museum Kingsbridge
July
8 - Bedworth Folk Club
9 - Tump Folk Coventry
September
24 - Bromsgrove Folk Club
December
8 - Duke of Cornwall Hotel Plymouth (afternoon, private)
Contact
Quotes
"A change from the usual jumble sale"
Slapton Parish Magazine
"That was beautiful"
Malc Gurnham, Organiser, Bedworth Folk Club
"John has left (Fairfield) to be half of the excellent duo Silvington with Tricia Moore. They write such gorgeous songs."
Anthonu John Clarke in "Anyway..Actually..Anthiony" p74
"You two are an asset to any club"
Andy Clarke, Organiser, Totnes Folk Club
"Thanks for your terrific songs at the Bridge on Monday. Great stuff! I really enjoyed them!"
Mike Donnelly, Organiser, The Bridge Folk Club, Newcastle upon Tyne
"There's magic in what you do - the blend of guitars and voices. I'm becoming quite a fan!"
Brooks Williams
"That song about the hotel was exquisite. Everything about it. Congratulations!"
John Kirkpatrick (on hearing "The Hotel on the Island")
"Follow that!"
Clive Carroll
"Oh those guitars! You could have done us a favour and been a bit less good!"
Hunter Muskett
"Their gentle harmonies and clever guitar accompaniments make them a joy to listen to."
Barry Walmsley, Organiser, Dragon Folk Club, Worcester
"A highly acclaimed guest duo"
Pete Cook, MD, South Hams Singers
Discography
Albums
Where the Acorn Falls
Down the Line
A Song in Every Window
Heva Heva
A Liverpool Packet
Shadows on the Sand
Nylon and Steel
CD Single
The Hotel on the Island (swing band version feat. the late John Wurr)
Reviews
Don't Take Our Word For It
"Particular thanks to John and Tricia of Silvington; what a fantastic duo. Their latest song ‘Nylon and Steel’ was inspired by the beautiful sounds they get from combining Tricia’s nylon string guitar with John’s steel string and that, combined with their lovely harmonies and haunting self-penned songs makes them a great act."
Barry Walmsley,
Organiser, Dragon Folk
