The coming of age story of The Chestnut Bard.
The owl in his "un-wisdom" considers himself to be a rival of the ancient Horse Chestnut - and through the tree's sense of mischief a giant conker begins to grow in her crown.
This story was first launched in Fell Edge, West Yorkshire 2013 and then later again as part of a triple album in 2014
from
Chronicles Of The Chestnut Bard 2014,
track released January 1, 2013
Sponsorships: Thanks to Frances Powel, Artiface and Krystyna Fitzgerald-Morris for sponsoring this work and in particular to Frances Powel for being a driving force in seeing this project through to completion.
The story of The Owl And The Nut Catcher written and read/performed by Ash Mandrake.
Recording, editing and mixing by Ash Mandrake
Mastering by Tony Boner
Album Art: Photography by Krystyna Fitzgerald Morris, poster design and rendering by Artiface. Final photo-manipulation by Ash Mandrake
Additional thanks to Frances Powel, Lynda Hunt, Becky Condron, and Annie from Buxton for providing writing and recording spaces in their homes.