The Pagoda Project are: Paul Hutchinson, Hannah Cummings and Karen Wimhurst

Inspired by the folk traditions of the UK, this is music and song cut through with experimentation, boldness, humour and risk. 

Expect ethereal to turn gutsy, passion and tears to be tempered by a good laugh and a tide of improvisation which means no two evenings are ever the same. 

Don’t miss this fabulous Pagoda Project trio on their November Tour.

Featuring the stellar fiddle -singer Hannah Cumming with acclaimed accordionist Paul Hutchinson and clarinettist and bass clarinettist Karen Wimhurst. 

Inspired by traditional music of the UK, this is an evening of bold, brave music, improvisation, beautiful vocals and plenty of humour along the way. T

raditional songs mix with the unexpected; sixteenth century Playford tunes dance with jazz inflections. 

The combination of virtuosity and laughing will leave everyone glowing on a cold winters night!

‘’stunning original compositions and traditional folk, seamlessly interwoven with Paul’s signature wit’’ Ropery Hall.

‘’A masterclass in musical storytelling—close your eyes, and you hear an orchestra; open them, and you see three extraordinary musicians, playing with as much joy as we felt listening.

A must-see for lovers of classical and folk music, or simply anyone who appreciates outstanding live music’’.
Liz at Ropery Hall

Paul is perhaps best known as a member of the much-loved duo Belshazzar’s Feast, they toured extensively for 25 years gaining many plaudits, including a nomination for Best Duo at the BBC Folk Awards.

 Paul is regarded as one of the top accordionists in the country due to his unique, refreshing, and at times ‘classical’ approach to playing.

He is an experienced workshop leader and educator and has a keen interest in 17th & 18th-century music, resulting in appearances at festivals in the UK, Europe, and USA.​

​Paul’s love of fusion music originates from his days in the renowned Celtic jazzers, Hoover the Dog.

Pagoda Project was the next exciting chapter in his musical journey providing a vehicle for his own compositions with more than a helping hand from the wonderful jazz clarinettist, Karen Wimhurst.

Their debut album ‘Clarion’ received 5 Star reviews from Songlines and fRoots.

Pagoda Project morphed into Coracle with the addition of Anna Tam, a multi-instrumentalist and singer formerly with the Mediæval Bæbes.

“We are very pleased to release our new album as a trio – Eddies. We’ve had a fantastic time putting it together, writing, recording and now touring the music. We very much hope that you will enjoy it too”.

They are playing:  Saturday 21st November, Ace Space, St. Nicholas Rd. Newbury, RG14 5PR.  Doors: 19:30. Tickets: £16/£14(earlybird).  Contact: 07905 590214. Email: