Though their first release, Flook! Live! (1997), was already heralded as "the ultimate modern flute album" by The Irish Times, Flook only properly burst onto the international music scene with the release of their debut studio album, "Flatfish", in 1999. This album introduced master bodhran player John Joe Kelly to Flook's line up of flutists Brian Finnegan and Sarah Allen and guitarist Ed Boyd. Flatfish was hailed as "stunning", "remarkable" and "little short of miraculous", but it was Flook's live performances that really captured the hearts of those who watched and listened; the rapport between these four musicians, the sheer enjoyment they developed in playing together, was commented on by audiences and critics alike.

"Rubai", released in 2002 and nominated for BBC Folk Album of the Year, was universally applauded by both journalists and fellow musicians and cemented Flook's reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative bands to emerge from the English/Irish folk scene. There is no shortage of virtuosity amongst the members of Flook, but the unique impact of this band stems from the wholly intuitive, almost symbiotic, exchange between the various flutes, frets and skins. Having travelled far and wide across the globe, Flook continue to hone their eclectic blend of traditionally rooted tunes with contemporary beats, and their popularity continues to grow.

They won the coveted BEST GROUP award at the BBC Folk Awards 2006 and their most recent album, 'Haven', has been voted Instrumental Album of the Year in LiveIreland.com's Livies.

Flook are:

Brian Finnegan - Flutes/whistles
Sarah Allen- Flutes/Piano Accordion
Ed Boyd - Guitar
John Joe Kelly - Bodhrán