Flook

"In the pantheon of Irish/English folk groups they don’t come much more revered than Flook." ~ Irish Post.

Originally formed by flute playing friends Sarah Allen, Brian Finnegan, and Michael McGoldrick (who left in 1997 to join Capercaillie), and joined by fellow Manchester-based musicians Ed Boyd on guitar and John Joe Kelly on bodhrán, Flook take inspiration from their roots in the Irish and English traditions, and have an enviable trademark sound, weaving and spinning traditionally rooted tunes over precise acoustic grooves, with a rare blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination.

There is certainly no shortage of virtuosity amongst the members of Flook, but the unique impact of this band stems from the wholly intuitive, almost symbiotic, exchange between the various flutes, frets and skins.

More than twenty five years after their first gig together, Flook continue to inspire and enchant audiences of all ages. Their most recent album Ancora, released in 2019 to critical acclaim and nominated for BBC Folk Album of the year, clearly demonstrates that, with their roots firmly anchored in the tradition, Flook still hold fast to their reputation as major musical innovators.

Flook are: Brian Finnegan (whistles and flutes); Sarah Allen (flutes and accordion); Ed Boyd (guitar); and John Joe Kelly (bodhrán).