The original English powerhouse brass-meets-folk band returned with a new album for 2009.

• "..a swashbuckling selection of tunes and songs performed so invigoratingly......" fRoots

• "The tunes in particular take on a new life, as the brass dominates the guitar and Kirkpatrick's excellent melodeon, but the songs are also wonderful." Acoustic

• "Since the early 80s they have brought the emotional fervour and rhythmic fire of colliery bands to English dance music and traditional songs - their recordings are a delight. Mighty and joyful." Songlines

1 The Moldavian Schottische/The Snowdrop Polka
2 The Press Gang
3 The Barbados Lady
4 Lichfield Tattoo/The Radstock Jig/The Quickstep from "The Battle of Prague"
5 The Trees They Do Grow High
6 Banbury Bill/The Old Woman Tossed Up in a Blanket/The Beaux of London City/Hunt the Squirrel
7 Bold Archer/Dearest Dicky
8 The Red Lion Hornpipe/Peckett's Hornpipe/The Welch Hornpipe
9 The Loss of the Ramillies
10 Nelson, the Fallen Hero/The Death of Nelson

Their best album so far. Brass Monkey return with their "Deep English" sound, and have never sounded better. "Flame of Fire" sees the band performing with a new intensity.

• "Anyone who shares a love of traditional music or enjoys being intrigued and pleasantly surprised should seek this album out. This is a great, sophisticated album which may confuse some pop music sensibilities. Long may Brass Monkey play with such subversive brilliance.' Morning Star

• "There is no doubt that Brass Monkey is one of the most important bands to appear in the world of folk music - top quality interpretations of English music - excellent.' The Living Tradition

• "An album of big tunes – it sparks powerful emotions' fRoots magazine

• "If you like any form of brass-band music, from classical to New Orleans jazz, Brass Monkey’s uniquely English variant is guaranteed" Dirty Linen

1 The Swinton May Song
2 The Installation
3 A Brisk Young Widow
4 The Maid Of Australia
5 Bill Driver's Quickstep + Maiden Lane
6 The Game Of All Fours
7 Happy Hours
8 The Queen's Birthday + New Whitehall + Dick's Maggot
9 Flame Of Fire
10 The Marriage Vow
11 The Streams Of Lovely Nancy
12 La Belle Jeanette + Billy Harrisons Father's Polka

The greatest recording yet from this unique powerhouse band. "Going and Staying" features the band's Deep English sound. Unique instrumentation and their approach to folk music give Brass Monkey an instantly recognisable sound and presence. For many of the tracks, the lineup expands to a six-piece featuring an extended brass section.

• Included in the Mojo Magazine "Top 10 Folk Albums of 2001"

• 'If there is a British folk supergroup these days, it's surely this unusual band" The Guardian
• '...a vitality about the whole thing ... lending majesty and a refreshingly different landscape on which to place these ... songs' fRoots Magazine
• 'The arrangements and playing are inventive and alive - played in a unique style which is eminently listenable' Get Rhythm magazine
• 'One of the most vibrant folk releases of the year" What's On

1 Put The Road In Order
2 The Doffing Mistress
3 The Cornish Quickstep + The Pleasure Gardens Polka
4 The Pigeon On The Gate + The Primrose Lass
5 Heather Down The Moor
6 The Holborne Suite: The Fruit Of Love + The Choise + The Honie-Suckle
7 A Maiden Sat A-Weeping
8 Gathering Peascods + The Rose Tree + Jerusalem
9 The Crockery Ware

1 The Flash Lad
2 Morris Tune / The Rose / Trunkles
3 An Acre of Land
4 Old Horse
5 The Heroes of St Valery
6 The Charming Maid
7 The Roving Journeyman
8 Rodney / When I was Young / The Quaker
9 The Old Virginia Lowlands
10 Auretti's Dutch Skipper / An Adventure at Margate / The Spirit of the Dance

1 Waterman's Hornpipe
2 Fable of the Wings
3 The Miller's Three Sons
4 The Maid & the Palmer
5 Bad News
6 Sovay
7 Tip-Top Hornpipe / Primrose Polka
8 Jolly Bold Robber
9 Old Grenadier
10 George's Son
11 Da Floo'er o' Taft / The Lass o' Paties Mill
12 The Handweaver & the Factory Maid
13 The Rose Lawn Quadrille
14 Willie the Waterboy

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HEAD OF STEAM TSCD575

• “Martin Carthy continues to consolidate his status as the elder statesman of British Folk. Brass Monkey allows Carthy and Kirkpatrick to shine vocally and instrumentally. Carthy’s rendition of The Trees They Do Grow High is a delight.” Rhythms magazine

• "A very welcome comeback – vibrant – the album is a master-class for all of the best young bands around today." Electric Ghost

• "One of Carthy’s most poignant and affecting performances to date." English Dance & Song


FLAME OF FIRE TSCD550

• ' A unique sound' Sheffield Telegraph

• 'The arrangements are subtle as well as sonorous and the textures richly varied. These are great musicians at the top of their game – inspired' Songlines

• 'Glorious' BBC Radio Folk and Acoustic website

• 'Confirms his (Martin Carthy) unassailable role as English folk’s elder statesman'
Daily Telegraph

• 'The overall sound is one you'll not hear anywhere else. Great stuff.' flux

• 'This really is an essential CD for your collection' Folk Monthly

• 'A marriage made in heaven…inspired juxtapostion of tradition (brass and folk)…as good a traditional album as you’re likely to hear this year' Taplas

• 'A very strong contender for album of the year. If you haven’t bought it by now, why not?' Folk on Tap

• 'A unique outfit. Long may their brassy music continue to ring out across the land' Sing Out