Hoik

Hoik – Edward Wallace (fiddle), Alan Brunier (accordion) and Tom Oakes (guitar) – play dance music with drive and lift. Their tunes come from the borders of British Isles and American traditions. The name is inspired by the Scottish border town of Hawick, as well as the energy they bring to the dance floor!
Edward Wallace has played fiddle for contra dances across the USA and UK. Whether it’s the Glen Echo Ballroom, Nelson Town Hall, or a party in a barn, he plays great tunes to get dancers moving joyously.
Alan Brunier is a phenomenon, often found surrounded by inflatable dinosaurs in Contrasaurus. Alan’s fine piano accordion playing is in demand for contra dances, ceilidhs, and all kinds of dance music. He’s made dancers happy at all the major UK festivals.
Tom Oakes is one of the UK’s leading players of traditional guitar and flute and can be heard on stages round the country as well as on film soundtracks. He tours with fiddler Ross Couper and in Scottish-power-trio OBT (Oakes, Bews, Thorpe).