“A fresh, creative and energetic band…” BBC Radio Lancashire “Taking whistle music to a different dimension.” The Big Whistle “…as tight as the proverbial knot from whence they take their name…” Folkwords Formed in spring 2010 and based in Hampshire UK, Monkey's Fist is a four-piece instrumental Celtic fusion band playing a unique brand of intricate, catchy and soulful music with its roots in a variety of traditions. Described as "An incredible musical melange" by Folkwords, their debut ten-track album 'The Boardroom' is a whistle-led mixture of Irish flavours, jazz inflections, funk mixed with bluegrass, Latin warmth and gypsy passion. The band’s line up is as follows: Whistles: Sam Piper Guitar: Jody Smith Bass: Chaz Collett Percussion: Simon Ford
