lukas drinkwater

It’s together that Tobias Ben Jakob and Lukas Drinkwater shine brightest, a synergy of two musicians perfectly complimenting each other, bringing to mind the likes of John Martyn and Danny Thompson. An intense and spellbinding performance at The Riverhouse Barn, Walton-on-Thames.

An eclectic group of multicultural musicians, including Lau, Inge Thomson, Julie Murphy, Rachel Taylor-Beales and more, have contributed a digital download album in support of the One Day Without Us campaign which calls for a national day of action on February 20th 2017 in solidarity with migrants and refugees who live, work and study in the UK.

Rob catches up with Tobias ben Jacob shortly after the recording his first solo album, one that sees a shift in his recorded work to date with a bigger band sound and a host of special guests including Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin.

As the title suggests, the component parts form together to create a superbly wrought and finely crafted album, beautifully played by all involved, that is certain to loom large in the end of year folk awards.

Listen to the new single from Ange Hardy and Lukas Drinkwater. ‘By the Tides’ was written in response to the tragedy surrounding the ongoing loss of life in the Mediterranean Sea.

As part of our ongoing partnership with Bob Harris’ Under The Apple Tree sessions we sent along Ange Hardy and Lukas Drinkwater who are currently touring as a duo and plan to release an album later this year. Watch them performing Daughter Dear.

A very special evening of music was held at St Pancras Old Church recently featuring Ange Hardy and Lukas Drinkwater, Kelly Oliver and Minnie Birch. Read Roy’s live review with photos from Rob.

The Lost Boys is an assured and polished debut album which showcases a wide range of Sam’s undoubted talents as a singer/songwriter gifted with a musical maturity beyond his years. It more than justifies his growing reputation as a performer and deserves to bring him and his band to the attention of a much bigger audience.

For our latest ‘FRUK Presents’ Under the Apple Tree Session with Bob Harris we sent Tobias Ben Jacob & Lukas Drinkwater feat. Kelly Oliver to the studio. Together they performed a beautiful version of Bob Dylan’s ‘Boots of Spanish Leather’. Watch it here.

Esteesee – Along the Coleridge Way is a new folk music project featuring BBC Folk Award nominee Ange Hardy along with Steve Knightley, Patsy Reid, Lukas Drinkwater, Archie Churchill-Moss, Jonny Dyer and more.

As part of our ongoing partnership with Bob Harris’ Under The Apple Tree sessions we select an artist to go and visit Bob & Co to perform a session. The latest was the wonderful Devon-based Jess McAllister who is joined by Lukas Drinkwater on double bass, that man gets around.

We have a great Song of of the Day from Tobias Ben Jacob & Lukas Drinkwater for ‘Burning Low’. The combination of Tobias’ accomplished guitar playing (and lead vocals) and Lukas’ double bass make for some sharp rapid fire acoustic interludes that really lift this song giving it a fresh and uplifting sound – a real catchy earworm.

In our latest Photo / Interview feature Rob talks to Tobias Ben Jacob & Lukas Drinkwater about touring, how they met and more. They are touring together this month.

The Lament Of The Black Sheep is one of the most beautiful records you’ll hear this year – Ange Hardy gives FRUK an exclusive insight into her story and the stories therein.