FRAN ROWNEY

Fran is a multi-instrumentalist who plays whistles, piano accordion and piano. He was born and brought up in Middlesbrough in North East England, where he learnt to play the piano and tin whistle as a child. Living in Hull as a student, he discovered sessions and folk clubs, and took up the accordion. After moving to Plymouth, he became increasingly involved with folk music and its community, organising and playing in local sessions.