Alex Cumming is a traditional singer, accordionist and dance caller hailing from Somerset, England who now lives in Boston, MA. He performs songs and tunes from around the United Kingdom with a great depth of knowledge for the traditions of those Islands. Alex has made his mark on the folk scene with his rhythmic danceable accordion style, strong voice and his fun and enganging stage presence.
Along with solo performances and calling work, Alex is a member of award winning a Capella quartet The Teacups, Fiddle and Accordion duo Alex Cumming & Nicola Beazley and Ceilidh band Dyer:Cumming’s. Alex also regularly performs and records with Faeta Female Vocalist of the Year winner, Ange Hardy and BBC Young Folk Musician winner James Findlay. As well as performing live, Alex has starred in prime time TV shows including BBCs Edwardian Farm and played live sessions for BBC Radio. In 2014 Alex obtained a BMus Hons. in Folk & Traditional Music from Newcastle University, the only degree programme of its type in England.
Alex is also an experienced teacher and workshop leader. He has run group workshops for many schools and some of the top folk festivals and organisations including CDSS (Country Dance and Song Society of America), Sidmouth Folk Week, Towersey Festival and Folk South West. Alex currently offers workshops for all ages and abilities in Harmony Singing, English Country Dancing, Dance Calling, and on Traditional English tunes/songs, Piano Accordion (Group and one to one sessions) and community choirs and folk groups.
Along with solo performances and calling work, Alex is a member of award winning a Capella quartet The Teacups, Fiddle and Accordion duo Alex Cumming & Nicola Beazley and Ceilidh band Dyer:Cumming’s. Alex also regularly performs and records with Faeta Female Vocalist of the Year winner, Ange Hardy and BBC Young Folk Musician winner James Findlay. As well as performing live, Alex has starred in prime time TV shows including BBCs Edwardian Farm and played live sessions for BBC Radio. In 2014 Alex obtained a BMus Hons. in Folk & Traditional Music from Newcastle University, the only degree programme of its type in England.
Alex is also an experienced teacher and workshop leader. He has run group workshops for many schools and some of the top folk festivals and organisations including CDSS (Country Dance and Song Society of America), Sidmouth Folk Week, Towersey Festival and Folk South West. Alex currently offers workshops for all ages and abilities in Harmony Singing, English Country Dancing, Dance Calling, and on Traditional English tunes/songs, Piano Accordion (Group and one to one sessions) and community choirs and folk groups.
