Granny's Attic

DOORS OPEN: 6:45PM

FIRST ACT: 7:30PM

SECOND ACT: 8:45PM

APPROXIMATE FINISH TIME: 9:30-9:45PM

The Straw Yard is delighted to present the incredible Granny's Attic. With exceptional musicianship and boundless energy, Granny’s Attic are going from strength to strength. Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon, anglo concertina, vocals), George Sansome (guitar, vocals) and Lewis Wood (violin, vocals) have honed their skills touring the UK and Europe since 2009. They are much loved by audiences up and down the country, with bookings everywhere from Cambridge Folk Festival to Cecil Sharp House.

The trio have been heralded for their lively performances and skilled delivery of traditional material, playing with verve, energy and their own inimitable style. Though grounded in tradition, they are keen to push new boundaries by exploring fresh approaches and writing their own compositions. In October 2021, they released The Brickfields, an instrumental collection that saw them reach new heights as both composers and performers. This was followed up in 2025 by Cold Blows the Wind, an album of largely traditional material which went down a storm with reviewers and audiences alike.

Described by KLOF Magazine as “one of the most exciting and accomplished English folk acts on the scene right now”, this outstanding trio can hold audiences in the palm of their hand.

“Their high-octane take on English folk has brought a whole new audience to the genre”

The Irish Times

“They're very well established now amongst the top English trad players in the country.”

MARK RADCLIFFE, BBC RADIO 2

“Great tunes, great energy, great arrangements, great stuff!”

Jon Boden

“Astounding”

Martin Carthy

REVIEWS FOR COLD BLOWS THE WIND

“Granny’s Attic are a class act and this fourth album shows them at their best."

IRISH MUSIC MAGAZINE

"In recording these songs and tunes, Granny’s Attic have made them come alive for today’s audiences. Every lover of traditional music will enjoy this album."

FOLK LONDON