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Davy Cartwright

Acoustic singer-songwriter based in Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan.



Davy Cartwright

photo : Jon Greatrex
Davy has now joined Elaine Morgan (www.elainemorgan.co.uk), her husband Derek, and
singer/songwriter Moira Morgan in Elaine Morgan's Circle of Fire (www.fire-circle.net).
Moira & Davy also perform together as 'SeaFall'.

"I'm not really a folk singer, just an old hippy who writes his own songs" Davy Cartwright

"Davy is selling himself short; for it's my opinion that he's an extremely talented singer/songwriter, who's produced some of the most moving and thought-provoking tracks I've ever heard" - Bill Everatt on Radio Celtica's 'Underground Edition' (www.celticaradio.com).

90 second mp3 clips from Davy's new album 'More Like the Sea'  will soon be available on iTunes (at present 30 seconds)
Davy Cartwright is a softly spoken mellow acoustic singer/songwriter from Llantwit Major in the Vale of Glamorgan. He was a bit of a late starter as a performer, ("I don’t like to rush into things…") due to problems with nerves and confidence, finally making his public debut in July 2003 as half of ‘Steinbeck’s Old Brown Boot’ with Barry blues ace Paul Duggan. He then played in another duo ‘Ivy Salad’ with Newport singer/songwriter Lisa Matthews before going solo in 2008. Since then he has slowly but surely built up a following as a “provoking, absorbing and wondrous ol’ hippy, putting a slant on traditional folk values, delivering music which is quite simply a pleasure to listen to” (Rumney Folk Club). In the words of others: "Davy does ask questions and make observations that have varying degrees of uncomfortableness, and at times simple enjoyment"  (Friends of Fairport’s ‘The Ledge’)
“awesome talent” (Paddy Noonan, founder, Radio Free USA, now IMradio)
“a dark horse" (Derek Smith, Mabon)
“writes better songs than Ralph McTell” (Peter Cronin, painter and singer/songwriter)


Davy is a member and supporter of the Marine Consevation Society (UK reg'd charity no. 1004005); a committee member of Castle Folk Club, Barry (2nd Wed of every month at The Castle Hotel, Jewel Street, Barry); Founder of Llantwit Major's "3rd Monday Acoustic Club" (3rd Monday of every month at the Boverton Castle)
Davy is also a trustee of and mentor with Major Music, a local charity giving musical opportunity to young people.


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for more information contact Davy on 01446 794989

or contact him at his mobile on 07985 250988

or e-mail davy.cartwright@googlemail.com