NEW MUSIC STAGE, FRIDAY
are two Ulstermen (brothers, indeed) and an Englishman (no, this is not the start of a joke...), who have been preaching the gospel of the new Roots music for a decade, with no sign of any loss of vigour or vitality.
The band was actually born in Oxford, moved to Leeds where McCrory, D. learned the art of guitar-making, and is now based in Devon. Twin acoustic guitars, mandolin and powerful vocals set in an ambient back drop of drums and percussion, Sam McCrory's voice shines through Dave McCrory's arrangements of an unusual collection of self-penned, traditional and cover songs. Not many other bands will give you an Irish ballad followed by a Frank Zappa cover.
"The FOS Brothers have played on our stage every year for the last 10 years and still pack the house. Take every chance that you get to see these guys - they are worth it every time." Andy Hope, Glastonbury Festival
Get a taste, anytime at http://www.otbproductions.co.uk
http://pontardawefestival.com/artists/article.php/20080412183953419