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Brown Boots will
take you on a journey across beautiful musical landscapes – playing
tunes from across Britain and Ireland – and even further afield. It’s
like going for a walk on a clear, spring morning, with the fresh air
full of life. Bring your boots…
Will Allen
Will
is a supremely talented multi-instrumentalist, although his primary
focus is as a melodeon player and fiddler. He performs an extensive
repertoire of folk dance tunes, mostly from
the British Isles. His music takes influences from all corners of
Western Europe and he has developed a unique take on traditional tunes.
In
2015 he was shortlisted for the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award
Competition. Will is also a proud member of electrifying ceilidh band Urban Folk Theory. with which he
has performed at some of the UK’s biggest folk festivals..
Martin Clarke
Martin
is a highly-skilled fiddle player, with musical roots in the North East
of England, stemming from his time living in Durham. He plays music
from across the British Isles with influences from the continent. He
also has an interest in North American music traditions.
Although
originally classically trained, he has a wealth of experience at
playing for dancing. He also plays for Silver
Street Ceilidh Band and the
award-winning Tower Ravens rapper sword
dancers. All of this contributes to his unique style, producing
soaring, lyrical melodies with rhythm that makes the listener want to move!
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