Brixham Folk Club present Mick Ryan & Paul Downes

In the Lounge Bar at the Theatre.

Well known on the folk scene as a fine singer of  traditional and original songs Mick Ryan was described by "Roots" as 'definitely the most under-rated singer in the country.'

Having written both comic and serious material for the very popular band Crows in the 1980s, he has since written for radio and a series of highly successful folk musicals: A Tolpuddle Man' (with Graham Moore); A Day's Work ; The Voyage; Tanks for the Memory; and, recently, The Navvy's Wife and The Pauper's Path (performed in Brixham Theatre)

In this duo Mick is joined by the consummately skilled and expressive guitarist and banjoist, Paul Downes.

Paul has a sensitive, yet fun approach to live performances which puts him among the most respected artists on the British acoustic music scene today.

His rich musical background has progressed through working with Phil Beer, The Arizona Smoke Revue, The Joyce Gang (and even once with Pete Seeger). Nine albums with bands,five highly-acclaimed solo albums  and over two hundred session credits have still left time for Paul to tour nearly every concert venue, theatre and festival in Britain (including two appearances at the Royal Albert Hall with Show of Hands), plus many tours in the USA and Europe.

'Mick Ryan's words and music are superb' (Folk on Tap)

Mick Ryan and Paul Downes epitomise singing, music and entertainment of the very highest quality.