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Something magical happens when Joe and Will Sartin – known together as Patakas – play music together. Theirs are the kind of vocal harmonies that will leave you quaking in your boots and tingling down the spine. You can enjoy all this (and more!) at their Oak Folk session on Sunday July 5 2026.
Though their aptitude for folk music is clearly in the genes (their dad was the late great Paul Sartin, after all), they’re forging their own musical path – and are doing so with great aplomb.
Their first EP, When You’re Ready, is a poignant meditation of their childhood shaped by music
“After the loss of our father in September last year, we spent a lot of time reminiscing over childhood memories together with our eldest brother, and the vast majority of those were times we spent playing or singing together. We realised that music has not only been something we’ve always loved doing, but has also created so many strong bonds and incredible memories, whether that was with direct family or friends that we consider family. So, in this spirit, we compiled the songs and tunes that we feel really captured strong memories for us.”
But their music goes far beyond reminiscing: it does exactly what folk music should do: tell the stories of tradition in ways that are innovative and very, very much alive.
‘Skilful and innovative… Joe Sartin’s vocals are strong and clear, Will’s mandolin dexterous and fluid… Thresherman, a 19th-century broadside, is an album highlight on which Will’s beautiful mandolin lines trace silver around Joe’s excellent vocal as the tale is told of a hard-working family man.’ – Folk Radio
This will be our first ‘official’ duo of the Oak Folk season – prepare to be enchanted!
