Previously Appearing at Wickham was...
Mawkin
5 years on from their hat trick of BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominations, Mawkin return with their boldest album to date. ‘The Ties That Bind’ is a veritable romp of rousing chorus songs and ballsy folk tunes played with all the verve and conviction you have come to expect from this quintet of cheeky Essex boys. The premise of the album was clear explains guitarist and singer David Delarre (Eliza Carthy, TRED) “Essentially, this albums only preconceived purpose was to simply let you have fun while trying your damnedest to find some deeper meaning. We’re not making a statement apart from don’t hurt yourself while you’re dancing in the kitchen.” The songs themselves are unapologetic, gritty tales of being tied to something, somewhere or someone, punctuated with the invigorating instrumentals that have become the trademark of Mawkin’s sound. Rousing songs of rebellion are sung by brothers David Delarre (Eliza Carthy, Tred) and fiddler James Delarre (Saul Rose & James Delarre, Topette) all underpinned by the virtuosic bellowing of Nick Cooke’s melodeon (Kate Rusby, Jim Moray) and a solid rhythm section with Danny Crump on Bass and Lee Richardson (Diverted, Extreme Music) on Drums. ‘The Ties That Bind’ is the latest step in the bands career that has seen them featured on BBC and ITV for Jools Holland and Ade Edmondson respectively, live sets on BBC Radio 2’s Bob Harris show and BBC Radio 4’s Clive Anderson’s ‘Loose Ends’ show as well as appearing at a number of high profile festivals; Cambridge Folk Festival, Larmer Tree Festival and Shrewsbury Festival.
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This is a sad message to send but after 16 amazing years we've decided to call it a day.
We've had a really good time being Mawkin in all its various incarnations over the years; starting out as a trio and driving to Dartmoor Folk Festival crammed into a Citroën 2CV, to the years of playing good ol instrumental English folk before it was fashionable(!) with Alex Goldsmith, then a few years fronted by Devonshire folk god Jim Causley where we got our kit off for fRoots Magazine and picked up a few BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominations. Finally we settled in as the band we know and love now, performing on BBC1, ITV, supporting Bellowhead on their final farewell tour to 40,000 people and releasing two awesome folk rock albums. Its been an amazing journey.
Family commitments have ultimately put an end to our fun and frolics; over the past two years its become increasingly hard to find time to put into the band as our families grow and our career paths change and so we've decided to call time on Mawkin.
We are all looking forward to the remaining gigs and intend to make them our best shows yet so we hope you can come along for the party, unfortunately James will not be able to make the March tour because he is expecting another child so we will be enlisting Ciaran Algar to play some fiddle for us. Please come out and support us on our final tour (links below) our last ever gig will be at Priddy Folk Festival in July.
We hope you will not be too upset with us for calling time on the band. Mawkin would have been nothing without the support of our amazing fans over the years, we are all incredibly grateful to you for coming with us on this journey and want to thank you all for being part of it.
Love,
Mawkin x
www.mawkin.co.uk/shows
Sad to hear this. Also sad to hear that you’re all growing up! 😀 Pleased to have been there at the beginning, and seeing you several times since. It’s funny to think that a simple conversation with Simon Ritchie all those years ago could lead to the start one of the best bands on the folk scene. You’ve clearly had a lot of fun along the way. And Mawkin was definitely a much better name than Crunchy Pig 😂
In every permutation of this band, there has been a sense of fun. There has been musicality in abundance and it has been great to watch and hear it develope. Very sad to hear but good luck everyone, both in your private lives and your future musical activities. Glad to know you.
I feel very sad about this but with you all in different parts of the country and having little families of your own, it does make sense. When I think of the times when you’ve rehearsed in our leanto in all the different guises if the band. The time we drove a huge caravan down to Devon to make bacon sarnies for you all. Too listening and watching you all grow as musicians! We’ve loved going to the gigs and having proud parent moments. The CDs are the only ones i play in the car! But now is the time to wish you all James, David, Danny Crump, Nick Cooke and Lee every success and happiness for the future!
Looking foward to the reunion tour already x
Nooooo! I've really enjoyed your music. But one of the great things about folk musicians is their focus on family and having the perspective that music is fun and enriching for everyone, but that people and family come first. Enjoy these years with your little ones. I look forward to your reunion tour in 20 years time.
Dear Essex Delta boys you will be missed but forever played xx
Thank you for some of our best nights out. Since the first time we saw you supporting Bellowhead, we have enjoyed being part of your fun. See you in Sheffield in March. Good luck to you all in all your future plans.
Even more honoured to have a tune on the album. End of an era. Best wishes to you all... See you in the summer, I hope. 😉
No!!! Bellowhead first and now you! All the best to you all.
Sorry to hear. Good luck with your respective futures and thanks for the music that I shall continue to enjoy.
Sad news guys. Caught you four times on the Bellowhead tour and more times since and you've always been great. Was hoping they might get you at Wickham some time. Good luck with whatever you do in the future...
Harriet Mary Just gutted none of those dates are down our way. Sorry to see this news but can understand the practicalities and the economics must make it tough!
I've loved your music saw you in the Dartmoor folk festival good luck with all you do and thanks for all you did .
From the first time I attended one of your shows, opening for Bellowhead in Glasgow(and blowing me away) until the last time in Liverpool I've really enjoyed the experience. I'm sure the five of you will reappear in different guises in the future. Good luck to you all. The only thing missing is a Mawkin Dvd
Fully understand this but very sad. Thank you for giving us amazing music to listen to forever. Want to say more but will be in tears. Love you, such talented Guys ❤️
Mask on you will be missed.
Sad new Gents it's been a pleasure watching you grow up and evolve I remember the first time I saw James Dave and Dan play together at Morton about a week after Dan brought his first Bass and a week or so before the beginning at Dartmoor. Tents to tour bus what a journey thanks for the music and the memories. Maybe a reunion at Gazstonbury one day????
As they say, all good things must come to an end. Good luck lads!
We are so glad that you will be with us this year but so sorry that you be playing your last gig as Mawkin. We are sure it will be a very special occasion!
I remember the days when you used to play the pub in Lower anchor st in Chelmsford when you were lads but still bloody good then.
I first came across Mawkin when Diane Easby posted how good you were on the long departed BBC Folk & Acoustic Message Board. I might have had a few musical disagreements with Diane, but we were in agreement on you! Listened to some of your music online but didn't catch you live until you were the Special Guests of Show of Hands at The Lowry 10 years ago this Spring - that was in the era where you were Mawkin Causley & fronted up by Jim, I think. Are you going to go for a Farewell Rooftop Concert like The Beatles or something a bit more extravagant like The Band? Sad to see Mawkin come to an end, but best of luck with all the future projects.
Good luck in whaterver you decide to do next.
Thanks for coming to Doncaster....it was a pleasure to host you....and get you the cheapest curry on the circuit. Much appreciated. Jonti
Very sad news but onwards....
So sad at this news....1st saw you with bellowhead at Liverpool Phil......looks like our last night with you will be at Southport next month....wishing you much happiness in your futures...musically and personally xx
Sorry about the spelling mistake guys. Hard to write when you’re crying..
Sad news but thank you for all the lovely music, and the very best of luck for your future careers and family commitments xxx
Noooooo 😞 That is sooo sad, we really enjoy seeing you guys live and love your music. That said I wish you all the very best in your futures and THANK YOU for the music 😊
I loved your performance before Bellowhead in Nottingham! Been following ever since and I'm sorry the ride is ending. All the best to you and your families. Enjoy this last year of performances. We'll try to come out.
Odd’s Bodkin! I shall now have to go quoth my sorrows away, most deeply
I can only see shows on your website up to end of March. Is that it then, or are there more shows?
Sad news, but huge thanks for the joy you have brought us. xxx
will miss you all thank you for all the music best wishes for whatever you do in the future.Looking forward to Milton Keynes xxx
If you want to be driven to your last gig in a 2cv let me know! See you in Salisbury :D / :'(
Gutted gentlemen but totally understand! I've got to know a few of you over the years and seen you at the smallest intimate venues to your biggest - loved every minute (and the beer). My own new solo album is just out and any of you on my FB friends list just PM me your address and I'll send you the CD as a thank you for the happy memories I've got from your music! Best Wishes to you all for the future, Neil.
sorry to hear you’re leaving.... first saw you supporting Phil Beer at Colchester, a good few moons ago. Many thanks for all the lovely music ever since.... always a unique sound x
Thanks for the music.
Thank you so much for your music. It has been wonderful to see you perform, hopefully I can see you one last time x
Shame you never got to play in France again.😥
Noooo!!! Danny Crump. I’ll be at the chapel arts centre on the 14th March. Would be great to see you and the band if you can make some time? If not, will catch you for a beer before and after?! 👊🏻
Really sorry to hear your news. Wish you all well with all you're future endeavours. Thank you once again for making our wedding so special. Love Helen & Dave xx
very sad news but thank you for all the joy you've brought us over the years. I wish you all very best of luck for the future
Aw, no. This is so sad! I've so loved the shows I've been to, and my CDs. Best of luck to you all.
Such a shame, love your music!!
Only managed to see you once. Good luck with whatever you do in the future.
Wishing you all the best, guys. Really enjoyed your performances. Thanks for coming to Doncaster!
Thank you for the great music. Best wishes for all your futures x
This isn’t good news at all but hopefully you will all go on to new ventures - good luck guys
Really sad news, we'll miss you, but all the best for your futures.
Sorry for that. But good luck with everything ! PS I just happen to be wearing the Mawkin T shirt I got for Christmas.
Merry Christmas guys! We've got 40% off our T-shirts over on our Bandcamp page meaning they are now only £9! Go check it out! Only a handful of them left so get them while you can.
mawkin.bandcamp.com/merch/limited-edition-hand-screen-printed-mawkin-t-shirt
