Saturday 5th December – 2pm start
Bromham Baptist Church
Dan Evans Trio: Dan Evans – dulcimers, Cara Bo – vocals & Andy Crowdy – bass
folk melodies, original nature-themed dulcimer pieces & popular song
tickets available soon from www.bromham.org
In hiring Dan you not only get skilful playing and beautiful music, nicely presented – but also an affordable and highly professional service:
feedback from the museum manager:
” Our afternoon listening to Dan playing his dulcimer and Cara singing was beautiful, made even more special by the tranquil gardens of the Cowper & Newton Museum in Olney. The event was a superb balance of music, singing and storytelling, with wonderful stories woven throughout to engage and delight the audience.
I had no idea that Dan would be singing too! His voice is so melodic and captivating — reminiscent of a bygone folk tradition. More singing, please, Dan!
The afternoon was over far too soon. We very much hope that Dan and Cara will return next year! “
Sun 10y May ~ 2-4pm dulcimer & guitar music & song ~ Green Earth Cafe, St Paul’s Square, Bedford
Dan Evans ~ world renowned dulcimer player, guitarist & composer
free admission ~ donations for tree planting by Forrest Of Martson Vale Trust ~ cash preferred
“We had really good reports, everyone loved it. Thank you for giving your time to create such a positive event for the café. We’ll be sending funds to the Forest of Marston Vale.” Cafe Owner
two pieces from Dan Evans’ Trio concert in Olney on 4th October 2025
1) The Rose (Amanda McBroom)
2) The Grey Funnel Line (Cyril Tawney)
Dan Evans – dulcimer / Cara Bo – vocals / Andy Crowdy – guitar & bass all arrangements by Dan Evans
thanks to Olney Baptist Church for use of their lovely hall & thanks to Diana Scanes for filming on her smartphone
the concert raised nearly £400 for Cancer Research UK, as Sharron Sullivan, the young violinist featured on Dan’s latest album, died of cancer in September 2024
short performances & demonstrations of the (mountain) dulcimer – at the Chilterns Open Air Museum – for their Harvest event on 27th/28th Sept 2025 – by Dan Evans
feedback from the Museum events coordinator:
“It was wonderful to have you with us. I sat in for one of your performances on Saturday and was enthralled. I would love for you to join us again for one of our events next year.”
with the delicate sound of Dan’s dulcimer and his calming melodious music, Dan has often played in gardens and other outdoor places, which are the perfect setting for his British folk melodies and original, nature-themed compositions
for the last few years Dan has been performing regularly at Kathy Browns famous garden near Bedford – he has also performed at the Swiss Garden at Shuttleworth Bedfordshire, Chiltern Open Air Museum Buckinghamshire, St Francis Inn gardens St Augustine Florida and the Mennello Museum gardens Orlando Florida
a local concert in Olney with Dan Evans’ trio: Cara Bo (vocals) & Andy Crowdy (bass) in aid of Cancer Research UK
thanks to the Olney Baptist Church for use of their lovely hall
total amount raised for Cancer Research UK: £359:18
1992 – left management position in industry to pursue a career in music / many venues & events that year, including Bedworth Folk Festival / first of many live broadcasts with several BBC & independent radio stations including BBC Radio Bedfordshire, BBC Three Counties Radio, BBC Radio Northampton & BBC Essex
1993 – second of three concerts on level 5 stage of The Barbican Arts Centre London / The Mean Fiddler Acoustic Stage London / sell-out concert at Middlesbrough Folk Club / release of ‘Guardian Spirit’, Dan’s first CD album with launch at Grahams Hifi Studios, London / coaching British singer Tony Di Bart, who promptly rose to number one in the UK pop charts with his song The Real Thing
1994 – concert in Bunjies Folk Cellar London – a tiny but important venue, as previous artists include Al Stewart, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Cat Stevens, David Bowie, Rod Stewart & Phil Collins
1995 – recorded ‘More So’, a jazz album for Andy Crowdy in my home studio, featuring multi award-winning Alan Barnes
1996 – first of many concerts for Ealing Guitar Society London / concert in Hay On Wye Wales
Dan wanted to be a a part of this event, as he has many connections with Amazing Grace and the dulcimer is traditionally played in a shady grove
for this relaxed performance, Dan will be playing instrumental music on dulcimer, including some folk melodies and his own, nature-themed compositions