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johnspiers.co.uk
As part of our mission to join the 21st century, all of the Gigspanner Big Band albums are now available to buy as downloads/streaming for users of Bandcamp.

Downloads are also available direct from the Gigspanner website (where we get to keep all the money!)

gigspanner.bandcamp.com
Gigspanner
The Gigspanner Trio are Peter Knight (fiddle), Roger Flack (guitars) and Sacha Trochet (percussion). The Gigspanner Big Band adds in John Spiers (squeezebox), Philip Henry (slide guitar) and Hannah M...
gigspanner.bandcamp.com
May 5, 2025 at 9:38 AM
johnspiers.co.uk
Sigh! I love playing with the Gigspanner Big Band ... it's where I am musically at the moment and I'm so proud of our latest album Turnstone. It's had some amazing reviews ... catch us while you can ... www.gigspanner.com/live
Tour | Gigspanner | Gigspanner
www.gigspanner.com
May 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
johnspiers.co.uk
Exciting day today … getting ready to set off to Media City in Salford for this evening’s Gigspanner Big Band live session on the BBC Radio 2 folk show with Mark Radcliffe!

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 2 - The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe, Gigspanner Big Band play live!
The best folk and acoustic music. Peter Knight's Gigspanner Big Band play live in session.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 27, 2025 at 9:23 AM
johnspiers.co.uk
It's official! The Gigspanner Big Band have finally caught up with the 21st Century and all our albums (including Saltlines with Raynor Winn) are now available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon etc.

You can also listen/buy on Bandcamp which is much better for us at gigspanner.bandcamp.com
Gigspanner
The Gigspanner Trio are Peter Knight (fiddle), Roger Flack (guitars) and Sacha Trochet (percussion). The Gigspanner Big Band adds in John Spiers (squeezebox), Philip Henry (slide guitar) and Hannah M...
gigspanner.bandcamp.com
June 12, 2025 at 10:35 AM
paulietheboy.bsky.social
#musicplaces
#musicchallenge

Day 20

Peter Knight's Gigspanner
Camberwell Beauty

youtu.be/fOQ7GPKNfWk?...

SE14 yesterday, today SE5...
Camberwell Beauty
YouTube video by Peter Knight's Gigspanner - Topic
youtu.be
May 20, 2025 at 6:13 AM
johnspiers.co.uk
“Gigspanner brought the house to their feet with their brilliant performance.”

A review of the first live show of the album launch tour in Teddington.

teddingtontown.co.uk/2025/04/12/g...
GIGSPANNER TURNS IT ON FOR TEDDINGTON - Teddington, Middlesex, UK
The Gigspanner Big Band returned to The Landmark Arts Centre with their six-piece format, launching their brand new album, Turnstone
teddingtontown.co.uk
April 13, 2025 at 7:12 AM
johnspiers.co.uk
"by most definitions, this is a supergroup. But it’s also possible to look at Gigspanner from an entirely different angle. They seem to exist more as a collective than a band, with an experimental and democratic outlook that sets them apart from most other folk groups."

klofmag.com/2025/03/gigs...
Gigspanner Big Band – Turnstone (Album Review)
Gigspanner Big Band’s ‘Turnstone’ is a great example of how traditional song can provide a template for exciting new musical discovery. It’s also a career-defining release from one of folk’s most powe...
klofmag.com
March 3, 2025 at 12:39 AM
johnspiers.co.uk
Please welcome @gigspanner.bsky.social to Bluesky and follow the hell out of them (pssst … I’m in the Gigspanner Big Band and the Saltlines project with Raynor Winn)
November 20, 2024 at 10:31 AM
wenshalftime.bsky.social
Motion to rename Gigspanner Big Band, Gigspanner Absolutely Phenomenal Band

What a gig!
New album Turnstones well and truly launched.

@gigspanner.bsky.social
@colchartscentre.bsky.social
April 15, 2025 at 8:01 AM
johnspiers.co.uk
'A spellbinding 74 minutes of incredible musicianship - the band have delivered a sonic masterpiece'

folkandtumble reviews 'Turnstone' the stand-out 3rd album from @gigspanner.bsky.social Big Band out today

folkandtumble.com/audio/turnst...
Turnstone - Gigspanner Big Band - Folk and Tumble
'Turnstone' is the exciting new album by musical collective and folk supergroup Gigspanner Big Band
folkandtumble.com
April 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
johndolan.bsky.social
I don’t usually post a lot of photos of the same band or scene but the Gigspanner Big Band last Sunday afternoon at the Found Festival were sooooo good! #gigspanner #gigspannerbigband #squeezyjohn
August 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
johnspiers.co.uk
Tonight, the Gigspanner Big Band are playing at Liverpool Philharmonic at 8pm.

“an elegance unmatched in British folk”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Observer

www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/con...
Gigspanner Big Band
www.liverpoolphil.com
April 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
johnspiers.co.uk
Amazing news to wake up to … Turnstone by the Gigspanner Big Band has been voted as the Bright Young Folk readers’ choice album of 2025! Thank you so much for voting for us.
January 14, 2026 at 8:31 AM
johnspiers.co.uk
Very proud of this one!!!

Gigspanner Big Band: Turnstone review

“An elegance unmatched in British folk … The multi-talented six-piece soar on their most accomplished album yet, led by the exceptional fiddle-playing of Peter Knight”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Observer

www.theguardian.com/music/2025/a...
Gigspanner Big Band: Turnstone review – an elegance unmatched in British folk
The multi-talented six-piece soar on their most accomplished album yet, led by the exceptional fiddle-playing of Peter Knight
www.theguardian.com
April 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
johnspiers.co.uk
I started making this Christmas cake back in October before the Gigspanner Big Band tour … I’ve since done 54 days on the road in 3 months and have just finished decorating it … phew!
December 24, 2024 at 12:06 AM
johnspiers.co.uk
Gigspanner Big Band: Turnstone album launch tour now on the road …

April
11 Teddington
12 Cranbrook
13 Canterbury
14 Colchester
15 Bury St. Edmund’s
17 York
18 Hexham
19 Kendal
20 Bury
21 Liverpool
22 Buxton
24 Bath
25 Falmouth
26 Ivybridge
27 Topsham

www.gigspanner.com/live
Tour | Gigspanner | Gigspanner
www.gigspanner.com
April 11, 2025 at 7:37 AM
folkonfoot.com
The Gigspanner Big Band, raising the (very high) roof of Rochdale Town Hall with a track from their fantastic nominated album, “Turnstone”.

▶️ Tune in now: www.youtube.com/live/wXwK_E6...
The Gigspanner Big Band on stage at Rochdale Town Hall.
March 17, 2026 at 9:18 PM
folkonfoot.com
Big band, big impact. Gigspanner Big Band’s “Turnstone” is nominated for Folk Album of the Year. In our new episode, out now, Peter Knight, Hannah Martin and @johnspiers.co.uk reveal the stories behind the songs and discuss the band's unique chemistry.

▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/YyMz1vyPp54
Image of the album cover for "Turnstone" by Gigspanner Big Band, with the Folk Album of the Year 2025 logo.
December 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
klofmag.com
Latest Review: Gigspanner Big Band’s ‘Turnstone’ is a great example of how traditional song can provide a template for exciting new musical discovery. It’s also a career-defining release from one of folk’s most powerfully creative groups. klofmag.com/2025/03/gigs...
@gigspanner.bsky.social
Gigspanner Big Band – Turnstone (Album Review)
Gigspanner Big Band’s ‘Turnstone’ is a great example of how traditional song can provide a template for exciting new musical discovery. It’s also a career-defining release from one of folk’s most powe...
klofmag.com
March 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
nudgecloud.bsky.social
Just back from seeing the brilliant folk band Gigspanner with Hannah Martin, and Philip Henry, and Jon Spiers.

Very buzzy folk music for dancing
July 16, 2025 at 10:16 PM
bucktoncherry.bsky.social
So disappointed - having enjoyed the book and the performances with Gigspanner I feel completely duped!
July 6, 2025 at 6:19 PM
johnspiers.co.uk
Review of the new Gigspanner Big Band album, Turnstone, released April 2025.

klofmag.com/2025/03/gigs...
klofmag.com
March 1, 2025 at 11:19 AM
knightandspiers.bsky.social
Gigspanner Big Band Summer Dates ☀️☀️☀️
Featuring Peter Knight, John Spiers, Edgelarks (Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin) Roger Flack and Sacha Trochet.
May 18, 2026 at 1:16 PM
johnspiers.co.uk
A statement from Gigspanner Big Band regarding our upcoming tour.
"Recent press coverage concerning Raynor Winn is highly misleading. As a result, Raynor is taking legal advice and will not be making any further comment at this time. She is deeply sorry to let down those who were planning to attend the Saltlines tour, but while this process is ongoing, she will be unable to take part. We appreciate your understanding and support during this time" Raynor Winn's Team. Gigspanner Big Band's Statement... It is very important to the Gigspanner Big Band that their performances go ahead as planned, and they instead intend to present their recently released, highly acclaimed, album Turnstone. We are currently in discussions with all of the venues on the upcoming tour to move forward with this plan, and we will keep you updated. It is highly time consuming, and your patience while we go through this process is requested and valued. If you have booked a ticket at one of these venues, the Theatre in question will contact you with further information as plans are confirmed. Thank you. Gigspanner Big Band.
July 7, 2025 at 1:24 PM