A FOLK trio are giving Wyre Forest residents the opportunity to try before they buy, by emailing free tracks to people ahead of their concert in Areley Kings on Saturday, March 19.

Whalebone will email two free tunes to anyone who would like to hear what their music sounds like before they play at the village hall at 7.30pm.

Frontman Steve Downs said: “This gives a chance for folks to hear Whalebone’s music before the concert.”

Whalebone’s distinctive sound merges Celtic music with bluesy riffs, traditional tunes and rock flash to create a unique and joyful blend. Their far-ranging influences combined with dexterous finger work and energetic live performances have built them a reputation amongst fans with a diverse array of musical tastes.

With a sound that hints at Fairport, Flook and acoustic Led Zeppelin without the vocals, Whalebone’s music is a marriage of folk music and classic guitar rock played on acoustic guitars and fiddle.

In the last five years they have made many radio and TV appearances and performed at numerous festivals. Their original music has also been used as a soundtrack to the television series UK Boating. A successful 2009 saw the release of both a live album Rootsy...Folky...Live and Funky and the re-release of their remastered debut album There to Here.

As well as spring and autumn tours, 2010 saw the release of their third album, Three Fires and 34-date The Gathering Tour, taking their show to venues throughout the UK. Starting in March, the Three Fires Tour will take the band through to the end of 2011.

Anyone who would like to hear the band’s music should email Whalebone on whalebone-music@tiscali.co.uk with “free tunes please” as the subject.

Tickets are available by calling 01299 879190 or online at ticketsource.co.uk/whalebone. For more information visit whalebone-music.com.