Why "Churchfitters"? Nobody knows! They're not fitters and have absolutely nothing to do with churches. The name's origin is lost in the mists of time but there is one aspect that suits them perfectly - its quirkiness.

The Churchfitters first 4 numbers at Fairport's Cropredy Convention, August 2014. This was their second performance at this amazing festival - their first was in 2009. The band live in Brittany, France and tour both France and the UK throughout the year.

Why "Churchfitters"? Nobody knows! They're not fitters and have absolutely nothing to do with churches. The name's origin is lost in the mists of time but there is one aspect that suits them perfectly - its quirkiness.

WIN A FREE DOUBLE ALBUM!"She Moved through the Fair" - a traditional Irish song song from The Churchfitters' 40th anniversary album "Old Friends". The band play mostly their own songs these days but still do the odd trad one and this is one of the finest.

Why "Churchfitters"? Nobody knows! They're not fitters and have absolutely nothing to do with churches. The name's origin is lost in the mists of time but there is one aspect that suits them perfectly - its quirkiness.

Chris Short playing his home made Glass Harp during The Churchfitters' Christmas Cracker show at Colchester Arts Centre, December 16th 2019.