About this Event
Benji Kirkpatrick
‘Multi instrumental virtuoso’ - BBC Radio 6 Music
‘Multiple talents as a master musician of all things stringed (bouzouki, mandolin and tenor banjo) and pure, heartfelt vocals.’ – Folk Radio
Benji’s forthcoming album, entitled ‘In Phase’ explores truth and the human psyche, and will be released in the early Autumn. Guesting on the album are Benji's Excess bandmates, Pete Thomas and newly recruited drummer Joelle Barker as well as Alex Hart, with whom Benji works in the Seth Lakeman Band. Recorded with producer Pete Brown who also features on slide guitar and pedal steel.
Benji Kirkpatrick is a singer, songwriter and musician and has performed solo for 25 years, and releasing 4 solo albums to date, In Phase will be his 5th. He regularly collaborates and tours with Seth Lakeman, was one-third of acclaimed folk band Faustus and is well-known as the rhythmic driver of multiple award-winning big band, Bellowhead.
PATAKAS
Exceptionally talented brothers Joe and Will Sartin launched their first recording ‘When You’re Ready’ with festival performances in summer 2023. Bringing driving rhythms and innovative harmony to their fresh interpretations of traditional music and their own original tunes and songs, the brothers beautifully and skilfully express the music-making and folk tradition that runs through the very core of their family.
‘Skilful and innovative… Joe Sartin’s vocals are strong and clear, Will’s mandolin dexterous and fluid… Thresherman, a 19th-century broadside, is an album highlight on which Will’s beautiful mandolin lines trace silver around Joe’s excellent vocal as the tale is told of a hard-working family man.’ - Folk Radio
‘A surprisingly assured debut. The tune sets provide a showcase for Will’s speedy fingers, the highlight being his natty take on David Kosky’s ‘Mystery Itch’, which manages the rare feat of leaping about whilst retaining a wistful air.’ - Tradfolk.co
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Temperance, 33 Bath Street, Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
GBP 15.00
