{"title":"Dando Shaft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDando Shaft is a Folk Psych Prog group that was formed in Coventry, England, in 1968. Known for their unique blend of folk, psychedelic, and progressive rock influences, the band has captivated audiences with their mesmerizing soundscapes and intricate musical arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by artists such as *Trees*, *Shelagh Mcdonald*, and *Trader Horne*, Dando Shaft has carved out their own distinct niche in the music industry. Their ethereal melodies and poetic lyrics transport listeners to another realm, creating an immersive musical experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a discography that includes albums like \"An Evening With Dando Shaft\" and \"Lantaloon,\" Dando Shaft has garnered critical acclaim for their innovative approach to music. Fans of *Pentangle*, *The John Renbourn Group*, and *These Trails* will find solace in the enchanting soundscape created by this talented group of musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dando-shaft","title":"Dando Shaft","description":"\u003cp\u003eDando Shaft’s self-titled sophomore set continued to build on the reputation established by their excellent debut, and now the arrival of female singer Polly Bolton added another textural dimension, as heard most clearly on the soaring ‘Riverboat,’ the absence of drums throughout allowing us to fully appreciate the players’ excellent musicianship, with Martin Jenkins’ masterful mandolin, flute and fiddle drawing the sound to higher realms. As it was issued on RCA’s prog sub-label Neon, which folded soon after its release, the LP is as rare as it is excellent another must-have for fans of progressive folk and psychedelic folk rock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trading Places","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50416062497099,"sku":"2004135","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/5060672880848_71601e48_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726695126"},{"product_id":"an-evening-with-dando-shaft","title":"An Evening With Dando Shaft","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormed in the West Midlands manufacturing town of Coventry in 1968, esteemed psychedelic folk group Dando Shaft are revered as key influencers of the progressive strand of the 1960s folk revival, and the interplay of melodies on guitar, mandolin and violin made their sound distinctive, thanks to frontman Martin Jenkins, whose expressive vocals compliment his intricate lines, while Roger Bullen’s melodious bass helps to lubricate the proceedings. Recorded before Polly Bolton’s harmonic presence shifted the emphasis of their output, this masterwork is required listening for all progressive folk devotees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trading Places","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50416208314699,"sku":"337547","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Screenshot_2022-12-06_at_13.44.20_1c9e99fb_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1726698476"},{"product_id":"lantaloon","title":"Lantaloon","description":"\u003cp\u003eDando Shaft’s third LP continued their explorations into the progressive and psychedelic strands of folk, now with shifting time signatures evidencing an increasing sophistication, as well as an ongoing commitment to experimentation; more varied in theme than their previous releases, there were shades of blues in places and an array of new instruments in the mix, including harpsichord, accordion, and slide guitar, yet the progressive folk that was always at the core of the group is still intact. With original copies costing in the hundreds, this is another worthy exploration for Dando Shaft fans, and all lovers of progressive folk music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trading Places","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50416356688203,"sku":"337549","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Screenshot_2022-12-06_at_13.51.02_1add6991_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1726702135"},{"product_id":"shadows-across-the-moon-live-in-italy","title":"Shadows Across The Moon Live In Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003eDando Shaft were a psychedelic\/progressive folk and folk jazz band and known primarily as one of the major influences on the progressive stream of the 1960s folk revival. They released four studio albums from 1970 to 1977 and at the encouragement of an Italian promoter, Dando Shaft re-formed for a week-long concert series in Italy in 1993. An Italian live album \u003ci\u003eShadows Across the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e was released from material recorded during this session but was never released anywhere else. Talking Elephant have managed to secure the master tapes and remaster the album with the original engineer and are able togive this album the much deserved release it warrants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Talking Elephant","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50474821058891,"sku":"1114762","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/d85152e8-e38c-4438-844d-0d6fb90ead03_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727438754"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_cdbbe923_thumbnail_4096_10189f3c-91af-407c-95c6-11e2936ee949.jpg?v=1726695106","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/dando-shaft.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}