Francesca Knowles, virtuoso drummer

Today’s guest is the drummer Francesca Knowles. Fran plays with accordionist Amy Thatcher in a duo that was recently included in the highly selective roster of Northern Line musicians supported by Jazz North. The novel blend of jazz and folk, and of drums and accordion, plus the virtuoso musicianship evident on their first album, Emergency of a Female Kind, has received glowing reviews. The duo is now recording new tracks to be released later this year.Fran is also the drummer in Grace Petrie’s band and has played with many eminent musicians from the North East, including Beccy Owen, Ceitidh Mac, Ruth Lyons, Rob Heron and Jodie Nicholson, and she can be found teaching drums both privately and at Hexham’s Core Music.The music in this episode comes from Emergency of a Female Kind. They are: Power To The Loser, Start Giving A F*** and Save This Woman.You can find more information about the Amy Thatcher and Francesca Knowles duo at www.atfk.co.uk. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 3tynespodcast.substack.com