Merrymaker are a folk influenced group who create music about what is happening in and around the world around them, right now.

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Founded in 2016 by Dan Sealey (formerly of Ocean Colour Scene, Merrymouth) and Adam Barry (The Misers, Merrymouth), Merrymaker have since been joined by singer and multi-instrumentalists Paul McCormack, and violinist Hannah Lawson.

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Influenced by songwriters such as John Lennon and Bob Dylan – who not only wrote music about things that affected them directly, but subjects that provided a reflection of culture and society at the me – Merrymaker perform a rich and captivating mixture of brand new, original material and music from albums they have performed on throughout their respective careers.

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Merrymaker returned to Derby Folk Festival 2017 after a successful appearance in 2016 and two sell out shows at Village Folk, Derby, in January 2016 and January 2017. Earlier in 2017, they enjoyed a well-received appearance at Stratford Folk Festival alongside Cara Dillon and Show Of Hands.

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Merrymaker have to date released four singles and are currently recording new material, in between festival and other numerous live performances.

“... it is welcome to hear a band focusing on this year and communicating

a differing viewpoint... one from society itself. Merrymaker are...

creating a commentary on the times we are living in.”

– folk-phenomena.co.uk, Derby Folk Festival 2016.