The Brand New A lbum

G o l d o f S c a r & S h a l eJack Ru t t e r

Jack Rutter is a highly respected folk singer, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.

Produced by Joe Rusby and recorded as live, the new album Gold of Scar & Shale continues the stripped back approach of its critically acclaimed predecessor, Jack’s

debut solo outing Hills. The songs are unearthed gems from the folk canon – almost all of them rare and many previously unrecorded – gathered from old

books and source singers as Rutter uncovered material for this major new release of traditional song. There is a strong sense of place on the new record too, with

over half of the songs having some sort of Yorkshire connection. Featured guest musicians on the record are Sam Sweeney on fiddle, Alice

Robinson on Northumbrian pipes and Sam Fisher on flugelhorn.

Jack Rutter grew up in the Holme Valley area of West Yorkshire, a place steeped in a wealth of traditional song, and following a BSc degree in Countryside

Management at Newcastle University has forged a highly successful career playing music across the UK and Europe. In addition to his acclaimed solo work, Jack has

been a highly sought after collaborator for a host of the biggest names in folk music such as Seth Lakeman, Sam Sweeney, The Young ‘Uns and Jackie Oates as

well as playing in the celebrated instrumental trio Moore Moss Rutter.

The release of Gold of Scar & Shale confirms Jack Rutter’s place as a solo artist, singer and performer of traditional songs first and foremost, marking him as one

of the standout voices of the folk, roots and acoustic music scene.

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