Faustus music & images coming soon!
Faustus are a band so hot off the press that no photos of the three of them together exist and there are no recordings at present.
This however shouldn't be taken as an indication of lack of pedigree, quite the contrary.
To pick up the gauntlet left by the late Dr Faustus, Paul Sartin and Benji Kirkpatrick have lured Saul Rose out of his semi-retirement from the folk scene and back into a pivotal role in what looks set to become a major force on the English roots scene.
All three members have been instrumental in the English revival of the last ten years:
Saul Rose is one of the country's best Melodeon players best known for his work with the 'Kings of Calicutt' and 'Waterson: Carthy' he continues to work with the ceilidh band 'Random' but has been much missed on the concert circuit since his retreat to family life and pharmacy (career NOT recreation!);
Paul Sartin is a hugely versatile musician counting Belshazaars Feast and Christchurch Cathedral Choir as well as Dr Faustus amongst his past 'bands'! As well as working with Faustus he is an integral part of bellowhead lending oboe, fiddle, vocals and his inimitable 'jazz mc' technique and dress sense to the group;
Also a key member of bellowhead, 'fretboard wizard' Benji Kirkpatrick makes up the final third of Faustus. Recently Benji has lent his talents to the Mercury nominated Seth Lakeman, as well as the Oysterband Big Session and of course, Dr. Faustus, he also plays in his father's ceilidh band Mr Gubbins Bicycle and is an acclaimed solo performer.
Keep an eye and an ear out for much more from these three in the very near future.
To book Faustus: email Tel: 01947 821470