Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell

Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell are carving out a name for themselves with
their unique style, rooted in Quebecois traditional music fused with songs
from around the British Isles and North America. Their creative choices and
syncopated melodic rhythms are a testament to their talent and great synergy.
These multi-instrumentalists and vocalists are making music that is
thoughtful, conscious, and driven. They excite, motivate, inspire, comfort, and
spread love and joy to all those that hear them.

Arthur Coates is an acclaimed UK award-nominated musician who began
playing the Violin at the age of 7. He later attended the ‘Aberdeen City Music
School where he studied Violin and Piano. Arthur eventually found his
calling for Quebecois traditional music which he continues to chase. He
released his debut solo album ‘Focus’ in June 2019, a project that heavily
featured original material.

Kerran Cotterell is an energetic and melodic Guitar player who leans on his
vast and varied musical experience to create timeless works of art that are
refreshingly unique but are still deeply grounded in traditional folk music. He
has garnered plaudits having performed on the main stage of the Cambridge
Folk Festival, as well as the BBC Proms in the Royal Albert Hall.

Together, Arthur & Kerran produce a versatile mix of sound through
instrumentals and song featuring various instruments, including Fiddle,
Guitar, Bouzouki & Foot Percussion. They create a sound that is often
surprising to the ear but still remains true to the roots of traditional music.