Moore Moss Rutter is a contemporary

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trio formed in the UK in 2009. The group consists of Tom Moore (

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), Archie Churchill-Moss (

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), and Jack Rutter (

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/vocals). Their material is often developed from traditional English folk tunes and pieces of their own composition, which are heavily arranged. They incorporate

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, and elements of bluegrass.

Awards and airplay

They were winners of the 2011

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, given during the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Tracks from their 2011 self-titled album 'Moore Moss Rutter' and live tracks recorded especially for

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have had radio airplay. They have also filmed a live set for

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, which was recorded backstage at the

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. The trio also featured in

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's 2012 documentary, 'Fairport Convention: Who Knows Where the Time Goes?', narrated by

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References

External links

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