Flook
Current availability
19th, 22nd, 23rd October, 28th- 29th November 2008; February 1st- 15th 2009
We are delighted to announce the addition of Flook to the roster.
Award winning instrumental tune-smiths, playing music brave in exploration and classy in execution.
The flutes of Brian Finnegan and Sarah Allen, the guitar of Ed Boyd and the bodhran of John Joe Kelly weave and spin traditionally rooted tunes into the breathtaking sound of the groundbreaking band Flook. This group possesses a rare blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination.
Flook are back in 2008 with new tunes and a daring new addition to their line-up, 2006's BBC Folk Band of the Year will continue to blaze a trail with their funky take on traditional music. Visit Flook's website for more. Here's what the venues and reviewers have said about their live shows.
"one of the most enjoyable experiences in the world of contemporary instrumental Celtic music"
The List, May 2002
“Four brilliant musicians. Four times as much brilliant music”
Time Out
“A sensational live act.... in the front rank of the innovators”
The Rough Guide to Irish Music, April 2001
“Folk musicians for people who don’t like folk music”
London Evening Standard
"Never have I seen so many people so completely and utterly spellbound...the most magical of experiences."
The Irish Post
“You need a cold shower to fully wake up to the phenomenal potential of this music”
Irish Music Magazine
“Probably many people’s choice as band of the year...little short of miraculous. Their last album ‘Flatfish’ was excellent, but even that cannot prepare you for the rapport that exists between these four musicians on stage. Flook has to be an essential live experience.”
Bristol Venue Magazine
“Sheer musical magic...Stunning technique, impossibly agile rhythm work and
virtuoso flights of jazzy improvisation add up to one of the most enthralling sounds around.”
The Scotsman
“Multi-layered, rhythmically sophisticated and meltingly beautiful.”
Glasgow Sunday Herald
“They looked for all the world like four people - until they started playing when they
became as tight as one while producing a sound as rich as ten”
The Shetland Times
