Vin Garbutt

The Teesside Troubadour

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VIN'S STORY IN HIS OWN WORDS

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Vin Garbutt was an award winning folk singer-songwriter from Teesside, England. His career spanned over 47 years of constant world wide touring (1969-2017), producing 15 studio albums, a songbook and a documentary film (Teesside Troubadour). His songs were inspired by the folk tradition at the beginning of his career, evolving over his career into gritty social comment and life observations. He is renowned for his hilarious song introductions and incredible live performances, winning the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Live Act in 2001. He was the funniest man on the folk scene for more than 40 years, but for Vin Garbutt and his legion of fans, the music always came first.

Sep 18, 20221 min read

Mike McGrother and Infant Hercules to perform Vin tribute at Festival of Thrift

Teesside's Festival of Thrift runs from 24-25 September 2022 and is preparing to move onto pastures new next year from its recent...

Nov 9, 20213 min read

VIN'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY GOES ON GENERAL SALE

After hundreds of fans pre-ordered a special hardback edition in August, the autobiography Vin wrote in his final years has rocketed to...

Aug 3, 20213 min read

NEW BOOK TELLS VIN’S STORY IN HIS OWN WORDS

The autobiography Vin Garbutt wrote in his final years is to be published at last, four years after the folk legend’s death. Vin, who was...

Jun 10, 20211 min read

CD sales raise more money for charity!

We've had another update on the fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support from sales of the CD Friends and Companions Sing Vin Garbutt....

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Teesside Troubadour

Vin Garbutt was a legend of English folk music. His trademark blend of traditional reels, passionate protest songs and zany patter won him legions of fans across the world. He achieved this, not with any major backing or media profile, but through non-stop touring and word of mouth. Then, after 40 years on the road, Vin’s unique story was told in this definitive documentary. Filmed in Australia, Malaysia, Canada, Europe and his native North East, it combines scenes at home, on the road and in the studio with rare archive footage and candid interviews. Teesside Troubadour is typically Vin - fascinating, philosophical and funny!