Tir Ha Tavas

Part of the St Ives September Festival.

Dee and Dave Brotherton: Influenced by The Beatles

The Fab Four have been an inspiration across the generations, not only through writing and recording their songs but writing for other artists too. Dee & Dave Brotherton will re-visit some of these much loved songs penned for fellow performers alongside a collection of Beatles songs recorded by other artists through the years.

Formed in February 2013, Tir ha Tavas, which means “land and language” in the Cornish language Kernewek, is Delia Brotherton, Myrghwyn Melynor and Dave Brotherton, Ilewydh Porthia, bards of Gorsedh Kernow, musicians and singer-songwriters based in St Ives, West Cornwall.

Delia and Dave are familiar figures on the traditional Cornish and Celtic folk scene and originally formed Bagas Porthia and St Ives Guisers in 2008 following a need to provide local musicians and dancers for traditional events such St Ives Feast Day, St Pirans Day and during Christmastide. Tir ha Tavas grew out of a desire by Delia and Dave to write and perform more of their own original material including songs in the Cornish language Kernewek. They possess a strong musical chemistry and are inspired by the beauty and majesty of the West Cornwall landscape and the recurring feeling of “hireth” or longing for home, felt very strongly by those who love Cornwall. Their songs combine a sense of fun and wistfulness reflecting their take on modern Cornish life.

This show is kindly sponsored by Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Steeple Woodland Project.