The Folkestra

The Folkestra, from Colne, Lancashire, North-West England are a 6 piece Folk-Punk band who have been writing and performing together since 2010. The Folkestra fuses acoustic folk, punk and rock. 'Six-piece punk-roots-rockers The Folkestra display some of their melodic class, great harmonies and an ear for a good tune. Full frontal guitar, banjo and Mandolin assault.' - R2 (Rock-n-Reel) Magazine "Folk / pop delivered with a swagger and the rhythmic roar of acoustic guitars and banjos. This outfit have been together for a few years, mixing covers and original material and it’s obvious their own songs are what we’re really after" - louderthanwar.com 'The Folkestra throw rock, punk and acoustic in the mix to folk music and get something truly unique on the outcome. The Folkestra initiate an immense round dance of brisk, lively melodies full of exuberance. Join in the merrymaking.' - rockbritain.com ALBUM OUT NOW!!! A Punk-Driven Rock-Fueled Folk-Machine... thefolkestra@gmail.com 'Gavel and Dagger' out now! https://itun.es/gb/SYCzeb