James Kerry

From Kent, and an established member of the modern English folk scene, James Kerry is well known for his passionate, rhythmic playing rooted in folk dance tradition. Having begun his musical journey at a young age, fuelled by a local legend, he quickly progressed and has since played extensively in the Morris and ceilidh circuits and performed with many bands and groups including Foot Down, and the Hilltop Ceilidh Band, both of which he is a founding member of.

Source is a true representation of James Kerry’s style as well as passions and reflects his huge respect for traditional music and his desire to pass it on. Consisting of predominantly traditional English tunes, along with a few original and contemporary pieces it has been arranged with a truly unique style and is performed by James (melodeon) alongside some of his friends and favourite musicians –. Tom Kitching (fiddle, mandolin) and Danny Tonks (guitar).