Fisherman’s Friends are a male singing group from Port Isaac, Cornwall, who sing sea shanties.[1] They have been performing locally since 1995, and signed a record deal with Universal Music in March 2010. Whilst essentially an a cappella group, their studio recordings now often include traditional simple instrumentation.
There’s no gang leader, no choir master and no holds barred in the singing of The Fisherman’s Friends. And fisherman’s friends they truly are β each and every member of this unique group are or have been fishermen, lifeboatmen and coastguards (as well as builders, artisans, hoteliers, and shop keepers) in Port Isaac. They’ve known each other since childhood and learnt their powerful brand of Cornish harmony singing at the local Methodist chapel β now the pottery of Fisherman’s Friend Billy Hawkwins (baritone), where the group get together with a crate of ale and a good deal of bonhomie to rehearse their repertoire and try out new songs.
English folk music has enjoyed a renaissance in the last decade, especially in the west country, with the likes of Seth Lakeman, Jackie Oates and Show of Hands achieving widespread acclaim. Now, with their new album of favourite Shanties due for release on April 26, The Fisherman’s Friends have landed themselves quite a catch.
What a fantastic way to end a busy year of singing. Thank you so much to everyone who came to see us in Padstow Church last night. A beautiful building with fantastic acoustics and a place dear to the hearts of our Padstow Boys Jason & Toby. Last night raised Β£5700 for local charities, so a huge pat on the back for all who bought tickets. Thank you also to The Golden Lion in Padstow for their wonderful hospitality afterwards and everyone who joined us for a few songs and ales. Photo courtesy of Sally Penna Bray ... See MoreSee Less
Great shame I couldn't make it but well done for raising so much money
Wish that we had been there. πͺ
Film getting great support in my home town of Gore, southland, New Zealand :-)
Pam Ahrens
Thanks for a great evening from all at Padstow Church, come back next year!
Fantastic evening. Great boys cant wait for minnackx
Amazing evening guys so glad we made the trip down from Torbay to see you....perfect start to festive period..look forward to seeing you again soon...brilliant show!
What an amazing night. Gutted I didn't stay longer in the Golden Lion afterwards! πͺ
Fab evening as always!!! Xxx
Fantastic event, great for all ages
Absolutely fantastic evening, went home happy and with not too much voice after joking in with every song! Already looking forward to seeing and hearing the buoys in May - THANKS
Husband and I have just been to see your movie. We live in a Murrumba Downs, Queensland, Australia.
Movie brought back memories of watching FF on the platt 13 years ago.
It was a brilliant night n Imogen loved it n singing along
I was in Cann,s in May 17th when you guys were their.....Also saw the movie only yesterday.... Wonderful...
Awesome evening in a great setting guys.
Zoe Davis - that's a lot of money for charity in one night!
Thanks again for signing my flag guys, made my birthday π
Fantastic night. Really enjoyed it. π·π»
My favourite boys β€
Fabulous night, great to see you again.
A fabulous gig. I enjoyed it so much. Better still, I took my 10yo daughter. She's been singing along to various FF tracks in the car and on You Tube for the last 5 yrs, and last night she saw you live for the first time. She loved it!!!! A fan for life, a bit like her Dad ππππ
Come to Oz guys. Saw the movie and loved it. Aussie Fan xx
How much money have you raised for Charity over the years? Fantastic effort
Weβve some exciting news for you this am! Due to overwhelming demand for our Minack shows we are adding a 3rd date! We will be playing on Thursday May 14 Tickets available from here. buff.ly/2JpH63g... See MoreSee Less
performances: May 12 SOLD OUT May 13 SOLD OUT May 14, 2020 at 7.30pm (extra date) The original βbuoy bandβ, bound together by lifelong friendship and shared experience, for more than a quarter of ...
Wrong date for me, will have to catch up with you all another time
Bob Bob Turner ?
Courtney xx
Cannot book tickets for the new date, something wrong on their website!!
Sorted now! Even though all seating is "unreserved" you have to click on the damn photo, to tell them where you want to sit in the unreserved seating!!
Lunacy!~!
Frances Harniman !!!!
Matt Bickenson
Lauren Humphreys
Fleur Peoples
Rich
Simon Bagshaw Bale
Liz Webb
Matt Suffling ππππ
Joseph Ardern?
Martyn Yorke!!!!!
Alistair Sedgeman
Bought my tickets online yesterday, as I'll be over for 2 weeks in May. Yipee!
Just a reminder that our concert in Padstow on November 29th is completely SOLD OUT. There are no tickets available from the Church or Spar and no waiting list. No tickets will be available on the door. ... See MoreSee Less