Wood, Wire & Words have been blending British and Transatlantic folk into a sound of their own for more than 20 years, first as a trio and now as a duo, performing across the UK and Europe at festivals, music clubs and in many diverse venues, from Ely Catherdral, to Shrewsbury Folk Festival. For 2 years, from April 2020 until August 2022, David Rozzell & Clare Rozzell broadcast 116 Folkgrass Lockdown Sessions from their home on the South Coast every Friday night, bringing people together from around the world with their songs, instruments and beautiful harmonies. Now they are back performing in the real world again and bringing songs, old and new, to audiences in person once again.
We have news! In addition to our albums being available on CD and on the usual download and streaming platforms, we will also be releasing our music on Bandcamp! Over the coming weeks we will be releasing our previous 3 albums and for the first we are going right back to 2008 and our Riding The Rails album, but not only that, this is the 2018 10th anniversary re-mastered edition, remastered by the inimitable genius of Big Kev at The Foundry Studios - Portsmouth UK.
We are currently working on songs for a brand new album to be released in 2026, so if you're on Bandcamp, please consider subscribing too, it would really help us grow on the platform, thank you.
Stan Stewart - Muz4Now - Museum Of The Missing: Besides his social message and strong advocacy of those who need a voice, David always had a song for the occasion. Along with his spouse, Clare, they “made beautiful music together”... The acoustic guitar and upright bass undergird their singing in a rhythmic yet almost understated way... Stripped of any distractions, the duo plays and sings into our very hearts and souls. Read the full review HERE!
FATEA Magazine: A very strong, immediately identifiable sound courtesy of David's forthright singing style, which when allied to Clare's more traditional dual harmony voice is a potent and engaging force. Well written songs, played with passion and no little musical panache.
The Famous Willows Folk Club: Brilliant. Awesome vocal harmonies. Lighting up the room with the power and passion of their performance.
Janet Hansen - (3 Grammy award-winning campaigns.): David has a moving, honest expression engendering a true listening experience. One wants and needs to hear the story he's telling. Clare complements him with beautifully rich harmonies as she keeps things grounded on double bass. Incredible harmonies, expertly crafted songs, and fine acoustic musicianship. When listening to this CD you’re suddenly reminded of all that is real and true in you.
Darren's Music Blog (Darren Sanders): [David] clearly has a fine ear for melody as well as being a forthright lyricist – with themes covering war, love, depression, politics and poverty amongst others. It’s not all sharply-observed social commentary, however. A couple nod to more pastoral themes in the folk tradition. ‘Toast The Harvest’ was written for Ely Cathedral’s harvest service, while ‘The Oak King Rises’ was originally written for a local pagan yule ceremony. David Rozzell’s deep, rich vocal delivery is not unlike Fairport’s Simon Nicol’s.
Dai Jeffries - Folking.com: David Rozzell has a mighty voice and a real talent as a songwriter.
Slim Chance: Topics ranging from the poetic - I’ll Not Seek Pardon, Born To Be Free, Toast The Harvest - to a more prosaic protest song like Truth and Democracy. Occasionally we even get some black humor, like the sing-along There’s No Food In My Bowl. But the biggest highlights are the two ballads on offer; The Words You Can't Find and The Oak King Rises are both sure to leave a lump in your throat.
Didmarton Festival: Quietly came and blew audiences away with their beautifully crafted original material and harmony singing. Clare and David Rozzell, just deliver, without fuss but with complete confidence. Absolutely fabulous music!