Folk is in the Sartin DNA
FOR their last gig before the summer break ACE Space are presenting Patakas from across the border. That’s the Berkshire/Hampshire border.
Patakas are brothers Joe and Will Sartin from Whitchurch. They are following in their father’s footsteps, Paul Sartin, who played ACE Space as a member of Belshazzar’s Feast and Faustus.
The brothers clearly inherited Paul’s musical abilities with Joe’s sublime voice and guitar playing and Will’s dexterous mandolin. They beautifully and skilfully express the music-making and folk tradition that runs through the very core of their family. They bring rhythms and innovative harmony to their fresh interpretations of traditional music and their own original tunes and songs.
Both brothers were members of the National Youth Folklore Troupe of England (NYFTE) in their younger years. Will (mandolin, fiddle, vocals) is at Sheffield University but alongside his studies also finds time to dance with Five Rivers Morris and is an active member of the folk scene in the city and beyond.
For many years, he has been part of the well-known five-piece festival ceilidh band, Out of Hand. This experience shapes the selection and energetic drive of the tunes that Patakas arranges for their performances.
Joe (vocals, guitar) has recently gained a first class degree in music. In addition to developing his traditional folk repertoire, and penning original songs, Joe manages and performs with rock band Mojo & The Royal Restitution. He composes music across multiple genres and is currently working on compositions for the video game market, other musical collaborations and projects in folk, jazz and rock; influences which contribute to the unique musical identity of Patakas.
Returning to open the evening are Guinea Lane Saxophone Quartet with their idiosyncratic and eclectic mix of music including folk, classical and jazz.
Tickets are £16 and available from www.WeGotTickets.com or email events@acespace.org.uk or call 07891 176940.