The Groanbox Boys are heading to Scotland in May for their first ever tour here and we are very proud to have had a helping hand in making this one happen.

These amazingly-talented musicians have already been winning some major press in some of the country’s national newspapers. Writing in The Independent, Ben Chu described their heart-warming blend of Cajun/country blues/old-time/gypsy/folk/world music as “utterly enthralling”, so amazed by their ‘live’ performance that he felt compelled to pass on the good news to others.

These remarkable musicians, playing ballsy but beautiful music with unique style, employ accordion, acoustic guitar, banjo, harmonica, to deliver a foot-stompin’ hoolie that has the power to energise everyone who comes close.

Cory Seznec and Michael Ward-Bergeman are seasoned musicians who are cut-above in every department. Once caught up in the groove, fans get hooked on the unconventional arrangements - sometimes Morris-meets-Salsa - woven together by tight vocal harmonies sung with rugged but warm intensity.

Cory plays fingerstyle and flatpick guitar, clawhammer, plectrum, and three-finger banjo, and blues harmonica; Michael plays accordion, hammering out a deep, full bass and accompaniment with his left hand, and authentic melodic lines with his right. Banging out the percussion with Freedom Boot bedecked with bells and for added effect, a set of "ghungroo (Indian ankle bells), percussionist Paul Clifford adds the right amount of infectious pulse and texture.

Corey was born in France and raised in Connecticut and Maryland where he first encountered the music of Mississippi John Hurt, Doc Watson and Big Bill Broonzy; Michael, a graduate of Berklee College, Massachusetts, has collaborated on many big projects with classical composers and Francis Ford Coppola, had work premiered at Carnegie Hall and performed at Sydney Royal Opera House.

Everywhere they go, people end up telling others to be sure they “don’t miss ‘em”.

So, don’t miss this chance whatever you do.