Biography

FLUTATIOUS came together after an inspiring trip to the Isle of Skye. The scenery and relaxed vibe inspired Michelle, Bill, Andy and Stella to put a new band together.

 Michelle, Stella, Andy, Bill, William and the Colonel in Skye.

 Malcolm came in on drums and then the band met the talented Mr Williams and were immediately knocked out with his jazzy vibes. 2008 saw the band finish their self-produced first album which has been selling out at every gig and was named as ‘demo of the week’ on Celtic Music Radio as well as receiving countless plays here and abroad on internet stations.

The band also had the pleasure of playing Small World, Eden, Cornbury, Hawkfest, Solfest and Weyfest and are playing to ever increasing audiences in their native northwest London. The band members are:

MICHELLE DEVONSHIRE…classically trained flautist.

BILL FORWELL…untrained upside down bass guitarist.

STELLA FERGUSON…violin player extraordinaire.

ANDY FAULKNER…Mr. subtle guitar.

MALCOLM BAILEY…bangs pots and pans and skins and things.

GERALD WILLIAMS…Mr. jazz piano, a strange combination.

This causes for many a discussion on the refinements of music. Is there a right way to play or a wrong way to play? FLUTATIOUS do both at the same time. Soaring melodic flute accompanied by flying fiddle, atmospheric guitars, jazzy vibes and groovy beats.

With their unique sound Flutatious have been gaining interest from various parts of the ‘industry’ but still enjoy the freedom of being truly independent. Self produced, managed and promoted. Flutatious finished writing and recording new material for their second album which was released on March 20th 2010 and have enjoyed an increasingly busy year with headline slots at Ecofest, Knockengorroch, Alchemy and Waveform festivals. They are currently in the process of booking and confirming dates for 2012 and have started work on their third album.  The band would like to thank everyone who has danced and contributed to such an amazing five years. It has been said that ‘Flutatious are one of the bands dragging folk/rock into the 21st century…’

We just hope you enjoy the sound.