The Raven are Stephen Moncrieff on guitar /vocals, and Carolyn Forbes on vocals/flute/guitar. We perform our own arrangements of traditional folk songs from Britain and Australia as well as covers of some of our favourite folk-style songs, and a few self-penned pieces. Separately both Steve, from Liverpool, and Carolyn, from Australia, have been playing and performing for many years.

Steve originally played saxophone, performing in bands and as a session musician in Liverpool. Since moving to London he moved to playing guitar, having been influenced by artists such as John Martyn and Nick Drake.

Carolyn comes from a family of musicians, and has been singing since she was very young. She was introduced to folk music in her teens and has enjoyed performing solo and in groups ever since.

Steve and Carolyn met a number of years ago at a gig they were both involved, but it was not until 2008 that they started working and performing together in London. Since this time they have regularly played in London folk clubs and festivals and supported folk greats such as Eliza Carthy and Spiers and Boden.