Combining heartfelt and intelligent storytelling with close harmonies, finger-picked guitar and clawhammer banjo, Shayler & Brooke make contemporary folk music that draws on traditions from both sides of the Atlantic.

Writing in response to personal losses, family history and political troubles, they have captivated audiences with their raw vulnerability, humour and warmth.

Bristol-based Shayler & Brooke comprise of Londoner Kate Shayler (vocals and banjo) and Dorset-born Chris Brooke (vocals, guitar, violin). They launched their EP, Colouring Outside the Lines in 2017 and their debut album Come the Turn of the Season released in April 2020.

They have played venues and festivals across the UK, such as the Bridport Folk Festival in 2019, the Nest Collective’s Magpie’s Nest in 2021 and Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2022. They were shortlisted as part of The Purbeck Valley Folk Festival’s ‘Purbeck Rising’ competition in 2020 and 2021.  

‘Poignant lyrics … beautiful musicianship’ - BBC Radio Bristol

‘Lovely music … properly steeped in those good folk traditions’ - BBC Radio Solent

'Come The Turn Of The Season is a beautiful album, serious without being solemn and delicately performed’' - Dai Jeffries, folking.com

‘High class harmony vocals and great guitar and banjo playing… make no mistake, these are strong songs’ - Philip Thomas, Spiral Earth

Shayler & Brooke's 'At Sea' is a "timeless banjo and guitar song that will draw your interest. But it’s the vocal harmonies that really steal the show … the blending here is outstanding." - Greg Jones, EarToTheGround Music