Baltic Crossing use their strong affinity for old dance music and respect for each others traditions to bring a new youthful energy to the folk music of Europe.

Wherever they meet, at least one must cross the Baltic Sea. With award-winning members hailing from the UK, Finland and Denmark, Baltic Crossing bring you fiery Scandinavian fiddles, bubbling Northumbrian pipes and a driving guitar and double bass rhythm section.

They have played together since 2004 and has released two critically acclaimed CDs, both of which have been nominated at the Danish Music Award.

Baltic Crossing consists of:

Ian Stephenson [UK]: guitar & two-row accordion

Andy May [UK]: Northumbrian bagpipes & piano

Esko Järvelä [FI]: femstrenget violin

Antti Järvelä [FI]: mandolin & contrabass

Kristian Bugge [DK]: violin