Musical styles and repertoire.
Tony has a vast repertoire. Called on to accompany virtually anyone he can improvise something if he doesn’t have a ‘stock’ arrangement that he can call on. This leads to his being one of the best musicians of the type in the Midlands.Collaboration
The search for new and exciting sounds has led to collaboration with artists from all over England and recently with a talented singer named Rebecca Menear. Known as ‘Beks’ Rebecca has a fine voice and although a recent convert to traditional style music has seriously impressed audiences over the last season.
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Tony Portlock
Tony is one of the foremost performers on the folk scene and currently is booked to appear at festivals and venues all over the U.K.
Tony is a leading figure on the West Midlands folk scene. He has recorded for Radio Shropshire and West Midlands
Radio, Radio Maldwynn and regularly performs at leading national folk festivals including Warwick, Upton Upon Severn,
Redditch, Wolverhampton's Folk on the Farm, Hebden Bridge, Bridgnorth and Bromyard, to mention but a few.
With his powerful voice and dazzling guitar skills he performs an eclectic mix of folk, blues and jazz in both traditional and
contemporary styles, interspersed with virtuoso instrumentals. Tony works with many musicians and singers.
Past affiliations include musicians from all genre’s. From post modern jazz to folk, from Rock and roll to Playford you only
have to ask.
