North South Collide - Sophie Wright and John Anderson

Superb harmonies and innovative arrangements are the hallmark of sets by North South Collide. John Anderson, and Sophie Wright combine their experience in performance with freshness and professionalism in their approach to – and choice of – material.

They delight in telling stories through the mix of traditional, contemporary and original songs. John, from the North East of the country, brings his charisma and stylish, evocative guitar accompaniments to the mix while Sophie who hails from from the South coast, contributes her beautiful and sensitive vocals and complimentary musicianship.
A glorious combination, a great collision.

North South Collide formed in Dorset in 2003, and have successfully made their mark on the local music scene. Originally performing in folk clubs and pubs, they quickly began playing weddings and other events. In Summer 2005, they supported Eliza Carthy at Crawley Festival, and performed at several festivals, including Gillingham Festival, Saltburn International Festival and Pitlochry Festival. Audiences are impressed by their range of material, including new arrangements of traditional songs, and their own compositions.

John and Sophie are the 2005 winners of the Keith Marsden Memorial singer-songwriter competition, held at Saltburn International Festival. Part of the prize was to appear after Vic Garbutt and the Wilsons and before John Tams and Barry Coope at the final concert of the festival.

'North South Collide' is a professionally produced CD featuring new and traditional music by North South Collide, available at a cost of £10. Please email for further details.

Salt Upon the Shore is a musical production written by Sophie and John. For further information, please visit the Salt Upon the Shore website www.timentide.co.uk/saltshore .

For further information please contact... John Anderson and Sophie Wright, Brambles, Ham Cross Cottages, Chicksgrove, Tisbury, Wilts, SP3 6ND - sophie@cowslip.wanadoo.co.uk - 01722 716812 - 0786 751 8037

North South Collide perform at Portsmouth International Festival of the Sea, July 2005.

North South Collide perform at Saltburn Festival, August 2005.
(photograph: Mike Bennett)

John and Sophie receive their award in the ballroom at the Spa Hotel in Saltburn, August 2005.
(photograph: Mike Bennett)