October Browne's latest album is a return to her British folk roots. October plays guitar, mandolin, cittern, bodhran and fiddle. Growing up in London at a time when acoustic music was in vogue but the guitarists were all guys.October didn't want to be the chick that hung around the guitar players - she wanted to be the guitar player. Having shared stages and stories with her early heroes such as John Renbourn and Fairport Convention she continues to play guitar in a variety of roles. For the past 4 years she was guitarist and lead singer for the international touring show 'The Magic of Ireland'. In addition to her performing role she was Musical Director for the show, playing all over Europe. This year she was given a CIUT radio Lenny Breau Porcupine Award for 'Quetzel' her most recent CD of guitar instrumentals.www.octoberbrowne.com