Moonrakers
@moonrakersband.bsky.social
4-piece folk band, based in Oxford UK.
New tune books for players of all instruments! Unique feature: these are not just melodies, they include second part, bass, and chords. And a video link. Great for duets, trios and small ensembles. 🎻
£15 (incl.postage), order from MoonrakersCelticMusic@gmail.com or call us on 01865 769206. 😁
£15 (incl.postage), order from MoonrakersCelticMusic@gmail.com or call us on 01865 769206. 😁
August 30, 2025 at 1:37 PM
New tune books for players of all instruments! Unique feature: these are not just melodies, they include second part, bass, and chords. And a video link. Great for duets, trios and small ensembles. 🎻
£15 (incl.postage), order from MoonrakersCelticMusic@gmail.com or call us on 01865 769206. 😁
£15 (incl.postage), order from MoonrakersCelticMusic@gmail.com or call us on 01865 769206. 😁
@white_horse_festival this weekend in Grove (Nr.Wantage). 😊 "Magic, Mytyh & Mystery in British Folk Music" on the Friday night at 7pm, then Sat on main stage. Look it up at www.whitehorsefolkfestival.co.uk
Also, a multi-instrumental workshop on Sat morning at 9.30am for the early birds. 😮
Also, a multi-instrumental workshop on Sat morning at 9.30am for the early birds. 😮
August 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
@white_horse_festival this weekend in Grove (Nr.Wantage). 😊 "Magic, Mytyh & Mystery in British Folk Music" on the Friday night at 7pm, then Sat on main stage. Look it up at www.whitehorsefolkfestival.co.uk
Also, a multi-instrumental workshop on Sat morning at 9.30am for the early birds. 😮
Also, a multi-instrumental workshop on Sat morning at 9.30am for the early birds. 😮
TONIGHT !!!
WATERPERRY GARDENS, Oxfordshire, OX33 1JZ. 6.00pm Harp, cello, fretted instruments, flutes, f/m singing - lots of variety, fine music and fun. Bring picnic, extended interval. www.ticketsoxford.com 01865 305305, £18 (+conc). Tickets also available on the door. www.moonrakers.net
WATERPERRY GARDENS, Oxfordshire, OX33 1JZ. 6.00pm Harp, cello, fretted instruments, flutes, f/m singing - lots of variety, fine music and fun. Bring picnic, extended interval. www.ticketsoxford.com 01865 305305, £18 (+conc). Tickets also available on the door. www.moonrakers.net
July 27, 2025 at 9:27 AM
TONIGHT !!!
WATERPERRY GARDENS, Oxfordshire, OX33 1JZ. 6.00pm Harp, cello, fretted instruments, flutes, f/m singing - lots of variety, fine music and fun. Bring picnic, extended interval. www.ticketsoxford.com 01865 305305, £18 (+conc). Tickets also available on the door. www.moonrakers.net
WATERPERRY GARDENS, Oxfordshire, OX33 1JZ. 6.00pm Harp, cello, fretted instruments, flutes, f/m singing - lots of variety, fine music and fun. Bring picnic, extended interval. www.ticketsoxford.com 01865 305305, £18 (+conc). Tickets also available on the door. www.moonrakers.net
Sunday 27th July WATERPERRY GARDENS, Oxfordshire, OX33 1JZ. 6.00pm Harp, cello, guitar, flutes, f/m singing. Lots of variety and fine music. Bring a picnic because we'll have an extended interval (drinks available at the bar). www.ticketsoxford.com 01865 305305, £18 (+ conc) and on the door.
July 26, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Sunday 27th July WATERPERRY GARDENS, Oxfordshire, OX33 1JZ. 6.00pm Harp, cello, guitar, flutes, f/m singing. Lots of variety and fine music. Bring a picnic because we'll have an extended interval (drinks available at the bar). www.ticketsoxford.com 01865 305305, £18 (+ conc) and on the door.
Sun 27th July WATERPERRY GARDENS, Oxfordshire, OX33 1JZ. 6.00pm Early evening concert in the fabulous open air Amphitheatre. Bring picnic for extended interval. 01865 305305, 6.00pm £18 (concessions available). Some tickets also available on the door. www.ticketsoxford.com/events/moonr...
Moonrakers: Picnic Concert | Tickets Oxford
An early evening (6pm) picnic concert in the beautiful Amphitheatre at Waterperry Gardens. Cushions are provided but bring your own, if you prefer. There w
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July 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Sun 27th July WATERPERRY GARDENS, Oxfordshire, OX33 1JZ. 6.00pm Early evening concert in the fabulous open air Amphitheatre. Bring picnic for extended interval. 01865 305305, 6.00pm £18 (concessions available). Some tickets also available on the door. www.ticketsoxford.com/events/moonr...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_w9...
27th July early evening Picnic Concert 6pm in the beautiful Amphitheatre at Waterperry Gardens, near Oxford. Bring your picnic for an extended interval in the garden. Bar available; easy access, all ages welcome. Tickets £18 www.ticketsdoxford.com or 01865 305305.
27th July early evening Picnic Concert 6pm in the beautiful Amphitheatre at Waterperry Gardens, near Oxford. Bring your picnic for an extended interval in the garden. Bar available; easy access, all ages welcome. Tickets £18 www.ticketsdoxford.com or 01865 305305.
July 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_w9...
27th July early evening Picnic Concert 6pm in the beautiful Amphitheatre at Waterperry Gardens, near Oxford. Bring your picnic for an extended interval in the garden. Bar available; easy access, all ages welcome. Tickets £18 www.ticketsdoxford.com or 01865 305305.
27th July early evening Picnic Concert 6pm in the beautiful Amphitheatre at Waterperry Gardens, near Oxford. Bring your picnic for an extended interval in the garden. Bar available; easy access, all ages welcome. Tickets £18 www.ticketsdoxford.com or 01865 305305.
Pondering over whether that take was good enough😆 New album coming soon!
July 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Pondering over whether that take was good enough😆 New album coming soon!
The Home Grown Gnome Band threaten to play behind every bush during the interval of our big bash. Well, if you must.....
Sun 27th July WATERPERRY GARDENS, Oxfordshire, OX33 1JZ. 6.00pm In the fabulous open air Amphitheatre. www.ticketsoxford.com 01865 305305, £18 (concessions available).
Sun 27th July WATERPERRY GARDENS, Oxfordshire, OX33 1JZ. 6.00pm In the fabulous open air Amphitheatre. www.ticketsoxford.com 01865 305305, £18 (concessions available).
June 29, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The Home Grown Gnome Band threaten to play behind every bush during the interval of our big bash. Well, if you must.....
Sun 27th July WATERPERRY GARDENS, Oxfordshire, OX33 1JZ. 6.00pm In the fabulous open air Amphitheatre. www.ticketsoxford.com 01865 305305, £18 (concessions available).
Sun 27th July WATERPERRY GARDENS, Oxfordshire, OX33 1JZ. 6.00pm In the fabulous open air Amphitheatre. www.ticketsoxford.com 01865 305305, £18 (concessions available).
Chewing the cud with a farmer while planning ahead for our annual Waterperry Gardens 6pm gig on 27th July. Tickets are now on sale at www.ticketsoxford.com
June 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Chewing the cud with a farmer while planning ahead for our annual Waterperry Gardens 6pm gig on 27th July. Tickets are now on sale at www.ticketsoxford.com
In the studio starting the exciting and creative process of recording the new Moonrakers album - details coming soon! 😄
June 15, 2025 at 6:59 AM
In the studio starting the exciting and creative process of recording the new Moonrakers album - details coming soon! 😄
A grand weekend at Benslow Music - concert followed by 2-day multi-instrumental workshop. Lovely crowd 😄
June 9, 2025 at 8:57 AM
A grand weekend at Benslow Music - concert followed by 2-day multi-instrumental workshop. Lovely crowd 😄
We're heading to Benslow Music (Hitchin) www.benslowmusic.org for a concert on Friday evening, then running a whole weekend of Folk Orchestra. Woop!
#Folk ##folkmusic #englishfolkmusic
#Folk ##folkmusic #englishfolkmusic
June 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
We're heading to Benslow Music (Hitchin) www.benslowmusic.org for a concert on Friday evening, then running a whole weekend of Folk Orchestra. Woop!
#Folk ##folkmusic #englishfolkmusic
#Folk ##folkmusic #englishfolkmusic
Thanks to The Cellar Upstairs folk club where we were guests last night. Nice crowd!
May 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Thanks to The Cellar Upstairs folk club where we were guests last night. Nice crowd!
You know you've hit the big time when you're on the back of a loo door in Barrow-in-Furness 😅
May 13, 2025 at 8:21 AM
You know you've hit the big time when you're on the back of a loo door in Barrow-in-Furness 😅
All Saints Parish Church, High Wycombe, 7.30pm Saturday 26th April. £15 on the door.
April 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
All Saints Parish Church, High Wycombe, 7.30pm Saturday 26th April. £15 on the door.
Tomorrow (26th). Moonrakers again join forces with OXUS quartet for the "Vaughan Williams: Roots & Branches" narrated show that mixes his collected folk songs with compositions inspired by them. A unique show- see accolades at www.moonrakers.net
Moonrakers
Moonrakers
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April 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Tomorrow (26th). Moonrakers again join forces with OXUS quartet for the "Vaughan Williams: Roots & Branches" narrated show that mixes his collected folk songs with compositions inspired by them. A unique show- see accolades at www.moonrakers.net
Interested in songwriting? Jon (of Moonrakers) is running a weekend course at @Benslow_Music (Hitchin, Herts, UK) 16-18 May. www.benslowmusic.org Chord theory, lyrics, etc from scratch or bring something you're working on. Friendly one-to-one help and advice. Call 01865 769206 for details.
Benslow Music Courses and Concerts - Benslow Music - Courses and Concerts
Benslow Music provides inspirational lifelong learning for all ages through residential, day and online music courses, and a series of chamber concerts.
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April 20, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Interested in songwriting? Jon (of Moonrakers) is running a weekend course at @Benslow_Music (Hitchin, Herts, UK) 16-18 May. www.benslowmusic.org Chord theory, lyrics, etc from scratch or bring something you're working on. Friendly one-to-one help and advice. Call 01865 769206 for details.
Moonrakers @oxfordfolkfest.bsky.social at the weekend. Loved it 😃
April 15, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Moonrakers @oxfordfolkfest.bsky.social at the weekend. Loved it 😃
This Friday !! Lots of instrumental variety and vocal delights from two of Oxford's premier professional bands.
oldfirestation.org.uk/whats-on/moo...
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April 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
This Friday !! Lots of instrumental variety and vocal delights from two of Oxford's premier professional bands.
oldfirestation.org.uk/whats-on/moo...
oldfirestation.org.uk/whats-on/moo...
Oxford Folk Festival is drawing near. We need your help in filling seats with bums and hearts with joy. Moonrakers + The Oakstone Trio on Friday 11th April is a good starting point. Get your tickets here: oldfirestation.org.uk/whats-on/moo...
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April 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Oxford Folk Festival is drawing near. We need your help in filling seats with bums and hearts with joy. Moonrakers + The Oakstone Trio on Friday 11th April is a good starting point. Get your tickets here: oldfirestation.org.uk/whats-on/moo...
Nice feature in RnR Magazine . Many thanks to Alan Clayson for this. The Levellers are on the front cover this quarter - subscribe, please, to keep this gem publication alive.
#folkmusic #englishfolkmusic #folkmusician #folk
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#folkmusic #englishfolkmusic #folkmusician #folk
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March 17, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Nice feature in RnR Magazine . Many thanks to Alan Clayson for this. The Levellers are on the front cover this quarter - subscribe, please, to keep this gem publication alive.
#folkmusic #englishfolkmusic #folkmusician #folk
FolkinOxford.co.uk
#folkmusic #englishfolkmusic #folkmusician #folk
FolkinOxford.co.uk
Moonrakers concert in St Mary's Church, Bridport, this Saturday 7.30pm. £12 on the door. Celtic harp, cello, bouzouki, guitar, whistles, accordion, kjeyboard and lots of female/male harmony singing. "Exquisite" (BBC)
March 13, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Moonrakers concert in St Mary's Church, Bridport, this Saturday 7.30pm. £12 on the door. Celtic harp, cello, bouzouki, guitar, whistles, accordion, kjeyboard and lots of female/male harmony singing. "Exquisite" (BBC)
Fantastic week-long Folk Orchesta workshop at Halway Manor. Great playing - well done all!
March 8, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Fantastic week-long Folk Orchesta workshop at Halway Manor. Great playing - well done all!
Just heading off for a sold out week at Halsway Manor running a multi-instrumental Folk Orchestra. Concert on Thurs. 😁
March 2, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Just heading off for a sold out week at Halsway Manor running a multi-instrumental Folk Orchestra. Concert on Thurs. 😁
Need minimum 10 people to make this viable. Sat 15th March, St Mary's Church, Bridport 10:30am - 4:00pm. 3 professional tutors, music and videos sent in advance. £60 (incl.evening concert) Booking and information: MoonrakersCelticMusic@gmail.com 01865 769206. 😊
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Btqm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Btqm...
Folk Orchestra Bridport, 15th March 2025
YouTube video by Folk Orchestra & Ukulele Oxford
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February 22, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Need minimum 10 people to make this viable. Sat 15th March, St Mary's Church, Bridport 10:30am - 4:00pm. 3 professional tutors, music and videos sent in advance. £60 (incl.evening concert) Booking and information: MoonrakersCelticMusic@gmail.com 01865 769206. 😊
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Btqm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Btqm...