Philippe Barnes - Guitar/Flute - Philippe has toured all over Europe and North America with acclaimed Irish group "The David Munnelly Band". In 2008 he graduated from the University of Limerick - MA Irish Traditional Music Performance - First Class Honours.

He has also played guitar for Dizraeli & the Small Gods, Kirsty Bromley Band, Cupola Dance, and many more.

His grandparents are an interesting mix of Scottish (Brodie - Morayshire), French (Pontivy in Brittany), German (Cologne), and English!

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Recording credits include MTV (Shakira), BBC Radio 4, Radio 2, Discovery Channel, ITV, as well as local TV/Radio, Album sessions for Irish, Flamenco, Jazz, Funk, Classical and other artists.

Ian Scutt - (right) - Piano - Ian's percussive and rhythmic style of playing fuses the rhythm section of the band with the melody instruments to create a dynamic sound.

Ian began to play the piano at the age of five. Throughout his youth he studied the drums and became proficient on the guitar and bass guitar. Enjoying the versatility of being a multi-instrumentalist, Ian has adopted techniques from playing with musicians of a high standard and has had the privilege to perform at some of the countries most prestigious venues such as The Royal Albert Hall, The Royal Festival Halls, and The Fairfield Halls among other recognised theatres and music venues in the UK.

He has produced albums for such artists as the acclaimed Swedish singer “Annika” and classical guitarist Paul Gregory.

Ian is available as a solo pianist as the perfect complement to your meal. Optional Extras

picture credits (clockwise from top right - Toby Amies, Sally Wright, Helen Swansbury, Philippe Barnes)

 

 

"breathtaking" - Mojo


"phenomenal technique" - London Folk


"sublime" - Rock n Reel

Mike Bunting - Piano

info coming soon

Carl Greenwood - Piano

info coming soon