"The vibrant concert by Družba was one of the highlights of our 2026 summer concert series, attracting a huge audience. Their multifaceted performance was unforgettable. Basil shared stories of his remarkable life with humour and charm, offering us a unique insight into an extraordinary time in 20th-century history now rapidly disappearing from living memory. The music itself was performed with real energy and passion and included soul-stirring songs and toe-tapping gypsy tunes. The huge applause at the end of the concert was testament to the commitment which these fine musicians brought to their performance. Highly recommended."
- Elizabeth-Jane Baldry, Artistic Director for Chagford Summer Music
Chagford Summer of Music 2026
Basil took us on a wonderful journey, weaving music and words, evoking people and places of his childhood and youth. The tales and music of Eastern Europe worked perfectly together, and Basil's love of the instruments and tunes were infectious. It was a moving and soulful experience. Thank you 🙏🏽 Annie, Cadhay House
Every few weeks in the autumn Wednesday Night in the Chagford Inn becomes a whole lot more fun thanks to Lisa and her friends playing their special style of Klezmer and gypsy music. Lisa on violin with Basil the accordionist played some great music which made you want to leap up and dance balanced by some haunting slower pieces. The guitarist provided excellent support, as did the ’basso continuo’ from the accordionist's left hand using the whole instrument to boost the sound. Sparkling and precise music - a real joy!
JW
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I love your music, just what we wanted
Tara, Green Table, Dartington
Очень красиво играешь! Браво! Молодец! (you play very beautifully! Bravo! Congratulations!)
Lily Svetaeva
An amazing amount of sound and energy from such a small band
PB
Excellent performances . . .greatly enjoyed
Shaugh Prior Apple Fair
It was absolutely fantastic to have you and we've had so many comments about how fab you were.
Thanks again and hope to see you again soon
Chloe O'Brien
WONDERLAND Curator, Dartington
wonderfully evocative folk and gypsy music. Chagford Inn.
Your virtuosity makes the soulful klezmer music much more soulful. Especially the bass sound is deep and rich; it gives the feeling of a bowed bass...
NV
Magnificent musical performance!
Michael Friedman