"Pen and Stu are a modern folk duo. They play original contemporary folk - with BIG whistles and tenor guitars and an assortment of other instruments. 

Their songs, written by Pen and arranged by Stu, tell stories about famous characters from history and folklore, heroes, villains and pirate queens. 

They released their album, ‘Ravenswood’ in 2024.

What folk magazine FATEA Magazine says about 'Ravenswood':

"..there's no doubt folk audiences will be setting sail to the addictive rhythm no sooner than the opening notes begin. These songs, performed at festivals, will have audiences tapping toes, clapping hands and stomping their feet, some may also feel compelled to get up and dance.”

Pen and Stu were the Folkscape Live artist of the month for March 2024.

They were also the inaugural performers in the Folkscape Live ‘The Black Box’.

What Folkscape Live say about Pen and Stu: 

"Pen and Stu blend the resonant charm of tenor guitars with the sonorous melodies of BIG whistles, crafting an original contemporary folk sound that resonates with both purists and modern listeners. Their music is a journey through time, encapsulating tales of historical figures, folklore legends, and seafaring tales of pirate queens, all delivered with a heartfelt authenticity and nuanced artistry."

Simply Folk Magazine (Jan/Feb 2025) had Pen and Stu as a featured artist, and Pen has subsequently written an article about the low tin whistle for this publication.

They released their low whistle instrumental album 'highland sky' last year in March 2025.

Their show includes lots of wonderful traditional and original tunes and songs, including some unreleased tracks and some of their favourite folk covers.

They have just returned from the Durham Fringe Festival 2026 where they played a three night run of their new show ‘Heroes and Villains – A Musical Journey’.

Links: https://penandstu.bandcamp.com/

https://www.folkscape.live/penandstu