Melrose Quartet are Nancy Kerr (voice, fiddle), James Fagan (voice, bouzouki, guitar), Jess Arrowsmith (voice, fiddle) and Richard Arrowsmith (voice, melodeons). November 2017 sees them release their eagerly-awaited second album, Dominion.

From deep roots in their hometown’s vibrant music, song, and dance scene, to smashing concert appearances all over the UK, Sheffield-based Melrose Quartet have attracted a reputation for making music that truly connects with people. All four are internationally renowned singers, instrumentalists, writers, and composers. This year they were proud to be named the new patrons of Whitby Folk week. Dominion expands and strengthens the musical presence they first asserted with Fifty Verses, their 2014 BBC Folk Award-nominated debut CD.

‘This is a band who have prospered by seizing the day, by daring to do things that are slightly different, a band who are able to make old songs sound new, and new ones sound timeless.’  Folk Radio UK

‘Melrose Quartet’s Dominion is a stunning selection of songs and tunes from a band who individually and collectively are significant forces within the traditional music world.’ Bright Young Folk

‘I was stunned by the group’s vocal harmonies – the best four-part unaccompanied singing I’ve heard in ages.’ Martin Simpson

‘The quartet take the roots of their music and give the listener once again a sense of beguiling beauty.’  ★★★★ Liverpool Sound and Vision