BARRON BRADY
Barron Brady, comprising Ros Brady and Si Barron, are contemporary songwriters and interpreters of traditional English folk song. They live in the South West (Bath/Bristol) and perform nationwide.
Drawn to strongly narrative songs with subjects ranging from Devon legend to contemporary rural reportage they invite the listener to accompany them through strange landscapes whose denizens include coffee drinking Mermaids, corn mowing Devils, flying highwaymen and disappearing Hedgerows.
They have a dynamic acoustic style combining joy and verve in performance with an assured stage presence garnered from five years of performing nationwide.
Simon’s ballistic finger-style guitar, complemented by Rosalind’s harmonium and whistles, underlines their harmony singing.
Barron Brady have remarkable talent. Their music has both vitality and intimacy and their choice of material and song writing offers refreshing honesty. Ros's singing has a delicacy which demands attention and reaches into people's hearts whilst Simon's guitar playing displays formidable technical ability. Their arrangements are innovative and quite beautiful to listen to. As performers they have a warm and engaging stage presence which make then a delight to listen too. Not to be missed
David Francis, Organiser- Nailsea Folk Club
Absolutely magnificent, brilliant instrumentation and vocals- destined for great things Excellent mix of self-penned and traditional, something for everybody and great choruses
Steve Dickinson, Organiser- Everyman Folk Club
Sensational- quite a few people have said to me that you were the best thing at the festival this year (08)
Andy Knight, Organiser- Bideford Folk Festival
Barron Brady homepage
A demo CD is available on request
