About this event
Bar open from 18.00
Theatre doors 19.15
Show starts 19.30
Filkin’s Drift reimagine traditional melodies through pizzicato grooves, intricate guitar
tunes, and boundless improvisation. Their 870 mile foot-powered-tour, described as
‘committed and fascinating’ by BBC 6 Music’s Cerys Matthews, has recently
propelled them into the spotlight. This radical approach to sustainable touring has
earned the duo global attention from major news outlets including BBC News, Billboard,
The i, Radio New Zealand, Canadian Broadcasting Company, and The Times.
The debut album from Filkin’s Drift captures the essence of their 870 mile walk,
‘weaving together a tapestry of shared experiences’ (Songlines). Their compositions
are sophisticated, yet rooted in tradition. From delicate Welsh folk-songs to traditional
English dance tunes, the pair blend fiddle and guitar with their ‘gorgeous close vocal
harmonies’ (Folk Radio UK).
Seth Bye and Chris Roberts have earned widespread acclaim with extensive national
airtime on BBC Radio 2, 3, 4, 6 Music, and BBC World Service. Renowned for their live
performances, characterised as ‘utterly mesmerizing’ (Bristol 24/7) and ‘hugely
entertaining’ (RnR), the duo have enchanted audiences across the UK including
FolkEast, Warwick Folk Festival, St George’s Bristol, and Llangollen International
Eisteddfod.
Filkin’s Drift are dedicated to exploring innovative avenues in music creation. In tandem
with their groundbreaking commitment to sustainable touring, the duo’s latest endeavor
involves the formation of Filkin’s Ensemble, a 14-piece orchestral-folk band.