The Kimberleys are a multi instrumentalist duo based in London. Their repertoire is drawn from traditional folk songs of the British Isles. Their honest arrangements, exceptional musicianship and glorious familial harmonies combine to make an impact much greater than their two piece line up. It is magical to witness.
The Kimberleys have recorded with folk icons Gordon Giltrap, Andy Cutting (Leveret, Blowzabella, 3 time BBC Radio 2 Folk musician of the year award winner) and Dave Swarbrick (Fairport Convention). They have toured and performed with Wolfscote (Telegraph Best Folk Albums, producer Jim Kimberley), The Albion Band, Julie Felix and cult acid folk innovators Comus.
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THE SHAPE OF A YEAR
"The Shape of a Year", The Kimberleys' latest album, has been recognised by Folk London as one of the best albums of 2024.
This is certainly something to celebrate!
Folk London Best Albums of 2024
"What the Kimberleys do here is take songs that everybody knows and add new dimensions to them. So you might look at the track listing and wonder if it is worth hearing yet another version of Spencer The Rover or The Begging Song. Well, the answer is yes – always! Their arrangements are totally original, their playing outstanding and singing spellbinding. Not to be missed."
'Sweet Thames Flow Softly'
“I grew up in the 60’s when the folk revival was at its most vibrant and I have not been as excited about a band since those early days. I feel energised, like a teenager.”
The Brasenose Arms, Cropredy
“One of the best nights of music we've ever had.”
Village Folk, Derby
“A completely fresh approach..., Highly original... I love it”
Mike Norris (former EFDSS Chair), Classic Folk
“You may hear another version as good as this one, but you won't hear one better.”
Liz Pearson, Mostly Folk on 'Elsie Marley'
A Roving Folk Club
A Roving Folk Club is a twice-monthly sing-around hosted by Isobel and Jim Kimberley.
Running for 10 years, it has become recognised as a home for trad and revival folk song, attracting singers and musicians.
The club started in Charlton (London) and Hastings and has had homes from Hope Festival to Folkestone.
Currently running in Greenwich on the first Monday of the month, and in Bromley on the second Monday of the month.
Join us for a friendly evening of chorus songs, forgotten treasures and the occasional shanty.
