Painted Sky at Groove Pad Shipley

Painted Sky have already made a lasting impression with their progressive acoustic sound, balancing their original material thoughtfully with the duo’s roots in traditional English music.

Siblings George Brandon (guitar/vocals) and Holly Brandon (fiddle/vocals) have been playing together for as long as they can remember. Recently both have worked on independent projects, with George performing solo, and Holly perhaps best known for being a member of transatlantic folk band, The Magpies. But the siblings are always drawn back to each other’s playing and their lifelong musical history is reflected in tight-knit instrumentals and harmonies.

Their songs are characterised by honest vocals and timeless storytelling, underpinned by driving rhythms, whilst their exquisite instrumentals weave delicate finger-picking guitar and soaring fiddle with a dynamic energy. They seamlessly blend traditional and original tunes as well as those from further afield, such as the complex rhythms of Eastern Europe to the fiddle stomping tunes of Quebec, to create a distinct and borderless synthesis of contemporary folk.