Steve began his career on the Manchester folk scene at the end of the 1960s. Joining the Geordie band "Canny Fettle" in 1970, he made two albums and toured in Britain and Europe with them for eight years.

In 1979, he won the Melody Maker "Stars of the 80s" national competition, which persuaded him to turn professional for 12 years until 1991. During this time he made four solo albums with Fellside Records and toured internationally.

Described by Time Out as a 'fretboard wizard ', Benji Kirkpatrick is a gifted guitar player and an engaging and experienced performer. Over the decade or so that he has been working on the folk scene, he has honed a distinctive style which has rare energy.

“…a memorably aggressive bouzouki style…Powerful…” - Mojo

In addition to Rachael's harp and Cameron's pipes, the sound will be augmented by fiddle (as well as guitar) from Mark, and and an array of percussion from Martin. Those who heard Dark Horse in 2007 will be delighted to hear old favourites as well as challenging new material ready for 2008.

John Kirkpatrick is one of the most well-known and popular performers on the British folk scene. He is regarded as England’s leading exponent of ‘squeezebox’ instruments. His remarkable skill with accordion, concertina and melodeon has taken him from folk dancing to experimental rock music and a wide range of international recording collaborations. This long and varies career has involved him in some of the most significant developments in the folk revival over the past twenty five years.
Folkworks said of him "One of the major figures of the English Folk scene, John is much acclaimed as a musician, composer, singer, songwriter... in fact he could be called the Renaissance Man of folk music".