John Kirkpatrick and Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne

John Kirkpatrick and Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne form a unique multi-generatlonal duo. Each is a virtuoso player of the angle concertina and the button accordion as well as being a powerful singer. They share a love of English traditional music with an enjoyment of music from other genres.John has been a leading figure on the folk scene for a number of decades. He is a powerful singer and virtuoso musician on melodeon, button accordion and anglo concertina. Over the years, he has worked as a soloist, in bands of many types ranging from folk rock to multiple ceilidh bands as well as working in the theatre. He has been a morris dancer and musician since the age of twelve. John has won many accolades in the specialist and national press.
Cohen is a strong singer and a virtuoso player of the melodeon and the anglo concertina. He is at the forefront of the younger generation of English folksingers and musicians starting with the band Granny's Attic while still at school and going on to perform throughout the UK and internationally.The two share a deep enjoyment of their music with a strong sense of humour and originality which will guarantee an enjoyable performance together