sentences:  The early years of the band were spent playing for the charities Superact  and Live Music Now, putting live music into schools, prisons, hospitals and other venues.In 2002–03 the band recorded their first album "The First Cut" on Fellside recordings, and toured it through UK folk clubs and venues.They received a nomination for the Horizon Award (best new artist) at the 2004 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.