Pioneering folk trio FAUSTUS tour the UK in April and release a brand new EP ‘Slaves’, hot on the heels of their acclaimed album ‘Death & Other Animals’, produced by Rupert Christie (Bellowhead), Faustus and Westpark Music.

Death and Other Animals has just received the German Critics Award (Schallplatenkritik Bestenliste) in the Folk/Singer-Songwriter/World Music Category. Faustus is an established name in the English folk scene made up of three of the best-known and talented English folk musicians – Paul Sartin (Bellowhead, Belshazzar’s Feast), Benji Kirkpatrick (Bellowhead, Seth Lakeman Band), and Saul Rose (Waterson: Carthy, Whapeazel, War Horse).

During 2016 they were artists in residence at Halsway Manor, the National Centre for Folk Arts in Somerset, where they had access to the Manor’s extensive library and where ‘Death and Other Animals’ was recorded.

‘Slaves’ EP follows on, a mix of live and recorded tracks; ‘Slaves’ old but still relevant words, ‘Thresherman’ ancient ode to the rural poor, ‘One More Day’ celebrates the joy and challenges of working life, and two brand new waltzes. www.faustusband.com

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Tickets £14 door/£12 adv. from www.wegottickets.com/event/382543