Patakas plus Reynard

We're thrilled to welcome back to the club Will and Joe Sartin as Patakas. Will and Joe are of course the sons of the club's much-missed founder, Paul Sartin. 

Exceptionally talented brothers, Joe and Will Sartin, performing as ‘Patakas’ (pronounced pa : ta : kus) are a skilful, innovative and assured acoustic duo. With Joe’s sublime voice and guitar playing and Will’s dexterous mandolin, the brothers beautifully and skilfully express the music-making and folk tradition that run 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. 

WILL SARTIN - mandolin, bouzouki, fiddle, vocals 

Alongside his full-time course at Sheffield University, Will 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 lively and 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 SARTIN - vocals, guitar 

Joe gained a first class degree in Music and lives in his home county of Hampshire. 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.

"... what a skilful and innovative duo Patakas are. I hope we get to hear more from them." KLOF Mag

"if you ever worry that the folk movement may be running out of steam I urge you to listen to Joe and Will." Folking.com