Birmingham based Bonfire Radicals have emerged from the folk/world scene with a fresh approach to traditional tunes and a host of creative original material. They weave together raucous woodwind, delicate vocals, progressive violin, hard hitting bass, psychadelic electric guitar and percussive beats. Drawing on their eclectic backgrounds, the band chart many divergent influences upon their sound – medieval polyphony, jazz tinged swing, Canterbury sound, klezmer and all points in between. Known for their highly-spirited stage presence, the Bonfire Radicals' own enthusiasm for their music is undeniable.

The band:

Shankara Andy Bole: eclectic 12-string  

Liam Halloran: drums, voice 

Trevor Lines; bass guitar, double-bass  

Michelle Holloway; recorders, voice  

Sarah Farmer: violin, voice  

Katie Stevens: clarinets, kaval, voice