“Exquisite tune playing mixes effortlessly with irresistible grooves and an engaging chemistry”
“They were exactly what I was looking for: very musically accomplished and very personable. Their music is warm and engaging. A quality musical experience.”
The music of Filkin’s Drift takes inspiration from medieval monks, Africa, Cuba and their native folk traditions of Wales and Gloucestershire.
Seth Bye (fiddle) and Chris Roberts (guitar) began working together in 2018 and were quickly accepted onto the esteemed Live Music Now and Music in Hospitals and Care programs. Their unique writing style has rapidly seen them becoming one of the most sought after duos in the West Midlands.
The duo are currently recording an EP of self-penned tunes to be released in 2020.
They have been fortunate in receiving mentoring from folk greats including Joe Broughton (Urban Folk Quartet, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire) and Dylan Fowler (Alaw, Celtic Guitar Journeys, Taith).
Chris Roberts is an innovative and exciting young guitarist whose performances have been praised for their ‘beautifully varied timbres, […] real virtuosity,’ and for being ‘simply …
Read more...Seth is a violinist, composer and educator. He has performed in venues from the Royal Albert Hall to the Cecil Sharpe House and at festivals including Greenman, Kendal Calling and Shambala. …
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Chris Roberts is an innovative and exciting young guitarist whose performances have been praised for their ‘beautifully varied timbres, […] real virtuosity,’ and for being ‘simply mesmerising.’
His debut solo album ‘Adra’, released in 2019 on Tŷ Cerdd Records, was described by renowned guitarist-composer Ben Dwyer as ‘original, otherworldly and timeless’ featuring music from Wales, Ireland, West-Africa and Finland.
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Seth is a violinist, composer and educator. He has performed in venues from the Royal Albert Hall to the Cecil Sharpe House and at festivals including Greenman, Kendal Calling and Shambala.
He performs in a wide variety of genres, although specialises in folk and traditional music styles. Aside from the duo, Seth works with his innovative folk-fusion quartet Gathering Tides and long acclaimed Balkan band, The Destroyers.
When he is not on stage, Seth works as a freelance educator, aiming to inspire the next generation of young musicians. He teaches violin, creative music making, music technology, and leads workshops across the UK.
| Nov 18, 19 | St Andrew's Church | Cheltenham | Tickets |
| Nov 29, 19 | The Greatest Showman | Bristol | Tickets |
| Jan 11, 20 | Winstone Village Hall | Jackbarrow Road, GL7 7JZ | Tickets |
| Jan 13, 20 | Three Trees Centre | Solihull | Tickets |
