5th Quarter

5th Quarter was formed when singer-songwriter Clive Whitburn got together with multi-instrumentalist Jerry Bird in 2005.

Together they have decades of experience performing live and as a duo have entertained audiences in pubs, clubs and at music festivals from Dorset to Kent.

They play an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary folk music, with more than a hint of jazz and blues. Their live sets include their own original material, traditional songs and tunes, and covers of classics such as Cocaine Blues, Geordie and Widdecombe Fair, all given an edge with the 5th Quarter treatment. With strong vocals and rich instrumentation, audiences are wowed by their gentle ballads, fiery fiddle tunes and stunning improvisations.

While they have a strong repertoire of traditional material, the duo are not afraid to experiment and blend genres in interesting and exciting ways, using effects and electronic wizardry with traditional instruments, and engaging in innovative extempore variations. Folk music like you’ve never heard it before.

Gig List 2010:

Sat 9th Jan: Royal Oak, Great Bookham, Surrey 9.00pm

Fri 12th Feb: The Star Inn, Eastbourne, East Sussex 8.30pm

Sat 13th Feb: Royal Oak, Great Bookham, Surrey 9.00pm

Sat 27th March: Folk & Ale Festival, Royal Oak, Great Bookham, Surrey

Sat 8th May: Tom Brown's, Dorchester, Dorset 9.00pm

Fri 21st May: The Star Inn, Eastbourne, East Sussex 8.30pm

Sat 31st July: Lammas Festival, Eastbourne, East Sussex (tbc)

Fri 8th Oct: The Star Inn, Eastbourne, East Sussex 8.30pm

Fri 10th Dec: The Star Inn, Eastbourne, East Sussex 8.30pm

The following is an extract from an article by music journalist Tim Carroll (FolkWords):

Folk – fused or blended?
Investigating the various facets of folk I’m increasingly dragged into what I hear is folk-funk or folk-jazz fusion. Not sure about the need for another definition but 5th Quarter have got something good going on.
Singer songwriter Clive Whitburn writes and sings with an edge evocative of Ian Anderson and an attitude that slightly unsettles the listener. His rich voice invades your ears like warm oil, while multi-instrumentalist Jerry Bird entangles an intricate web of violin over and around the vocals. Sometimes Clive and Jerry take a direction you don’t expect but keep listening you’ll love it. They successfully blend a variety of styles to create a mellow yet sometimes spiky sound.

We’re all different, with different musical backgrounds. Some want nothing but tradition others thrive on the eclectic nature of music. The essential truth is not what you do and how you do it, but that you do it with conviction; 5th Quarter has conviction by the barrel – and they play some pretty good music too.

Contact Us:

Clive  01323 722330   

clivewhitburn@hotmail.com

Jerry  01305 880150   

jerry@chesilpromotions.co.uk

For latest information and to hear some tracks from 5th Quarter's CD visit:

MySpace Page

To watch 5th Quarter performing 'The Blind Fiddler' and 'King of the Faeries' visit:

YouTube Page

Sculptures On The Beach

5th Quarter's debut cd 'Sculptures on the Beach is now available.

click here

to listen to some extracts

contact

jerry@chesilpromotions.co.uk

to purchase a copy