Pen and Stu play original contemporary folk - with BIG whistles and tenor guitars. Their songs, written by Pen, tell stories about famous characters from history and folklore, heroes, villains and pirate queens. 

They have recently eleased their new album, 'Ravenswood' available on Bandcamp. https://penandstu.bandcamp.com/

What FATEA Magazine says about  'Ravenswood':

"..there's no doubt folk audiences will be setting sail to the addictive rhythm no sooner than the opening notes begin. These songs, performed at festivals, will have audiences tapping toes, clapping hands and stomping their feet, some may also feel compelled to get up and dance. Notorious Tom Lee - I know I'm not meant to have 'a' favourite but hey ho, hey hey ho! This track pulls you in, twists you round the floor a few times and demands you join in with the chorus."

Pen and Stu are the Folkscape Live artist of the month for March 2024. They are in excellent company – the Folkscape Live artist of the month for February 2024, was Seth Lakeman.

They are also the inaugural performers in the Folkscape Live ‘The Black Box’.

Watch their interview and performance here:

https://youtu.be/qtNc1MecYS4?si=FW5KVTWYL3k6tVtk

Following their appearance on Billboard TV. (Ted Stanley Hammond House Publishing Ltd) they collaborated on the theme song for the Hammond House International Literary Festival Literary Prize 2024 and also performed at the Literary Festival this year.

Watch the music video for the theme song here:

https://youtu.be/3w7nId_BcIk?si=pF0Qu32CLfZTD2qr

Live at Black Swan Folk Club Roland Walls City of York Folk Weekend - 'Notorious Tom Lee':

https://youtu.be/sySnMTC5ibc?si=FPRI3HxQQX2UjLgg

Pen and Stu are active on most social media, including posting a ‘Tuesday Teaser’ on YouTube and Facebook - usually a snippet of a song or a whistle tune, usually composed by Pen.

They have played numerous festivals including: 

Filey Folk Festival, Alston Live Festival, City of York Folk Weekend York, Whitby Pirate Festival, Gary Stewart's Folk Club At The Mill ft Alex Hart, Tramlines Fringe Festival, Great North Folk Festival, Greenside Festival, Bay Folk Club Folk Weekend, Derby Folk Festival Weekender Fringe, Hutton Rudby Folkfest and numerous other gigs.

Folkscape Live: 

"Pen and Stu blend the resonant charm of tenor guitars with the sonorous melodies of BIG whistles, crafting an original contemporary folk sound that resonates with both purists and modern listeners. Their music is a journey through time, encapsulating tales of historical figures, folklore legends, and seafaring tales of pirate queens, all delivered with a heartfelt authenticity and nuanced artistry."