Known for their innovative instrumental compositions rooted in Flemish traditional music, siblings Ward & Hartwin Dhoore have been roaming international stages together for over 15 years.
They have been the oiled engine behind award-winning bands & projects such as Trio Dhoore, Estbel and The Flemish Folk Caravan, just to name a few.
Throughout the years the brothers managed to create their own musical identity that has attracted many listeners far across the Flemish borders. With concerts in almost every country in Europe, the UK, and North America and performances at festivals such as ‘Celtic Connections’ (Scotland), Underneath the Stars (England), Folk Alliance International (USA), Rudolstadt (Germany) and many more, the brothers established a wide fanbase on which they have built a strong career.
Today they are performing mainly as a duo called ‘Siger’. ‘Siger den Rode’ was the first landlord of ‘Rodeland’, a Flemish area (Belgium) with a rich cultural history that the two brothers call “home”. He ruled in peace with the local population until the Spanish conqueror came and overthrew him.
“We find a lot of inspiration for our music in being on the road together. On tour, we find ourselves in so many different situations that evoke certain emotions, which are then often translated into new tunes” explains Ward, the youngest brother and Mandola player of Siger.
“It’s not uncommon for us to start playing a new melody during a soundcheck. If that happens, and the other person immediately joins in, playing some chords or a harmonious tune, we both know that the tune is going to make it to the next album.” adds Hartwin, accordionist of the duo.
But Siger’s music is also appreciated in Flanders, the duo’s home base. Their instrumental music can be heard regularly on the national radio. The brothers regularly perform at one of the biggest folk festivals in Belgium; the Dranouter Festival, and presented their modern folk music in many Flemish art centers.
Although the brothers have been playing together for over 15 years, their excitement to introduce new music and enthral new audiences is never-ending. Diatonic accordion and octave mandolin complement each other seamlessly in a musical adventure where you sit on the edge of your seat.
Their album When We Fly is released in late November.
Tour Dates
November 2023
Tue 21st Nov 2023 Cafe#9 9 Nether Edge Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S7 1RU
Tickets £15.00 Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 7:45pm
Wed 22 Nov. 2023 Watson Institute (also known as the Watson Hall or Village Hall) Castle Carrock, Brampton Cumbria CA8 9LS
Tel: 01228 670054 Ticket £12.00 Doors 7:30pm
Thurs 23rd Nov 2023 The Print Room 8 New Rd, Wigtown, Newton Stewart, Scotland DG8 9JE
Tel: 07870313674 Tickets £12.00 Doors 7:30pm
Fri 24th Nov 2023 The Blue Lamp (Upstairs Venue) 121 Gallowgate, Aberdeen, Scotland AB25 1BU
Tel: 01224 647472 Tickets 12.00 — Doors 7:30pm
Sat 25th Nov 2023 Bread & Butter Café 5 Rodger St.Cellardyke, Anstruther, Fife, Scotland KY10 3DU
Tickets £12.00 Doors 7:30pm
Sun 26th Nov 2023 House Concert in Edinburgh, Scotland
Tickets/Address & Details can be obtained by email direct to: hartwin.dhoore@gmail.com
Doors 7:30 for 8:00pm
Thurs 30th Nov 2023 Prema Arts Centre Bethesda Chapel, South Street, Uley, Nr Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 5SS
Tel: 01453 860703 Tickets £14.00 Doors 7:30pm
December 2023
Fri 1st Dec 2023 Saint Andrews Church, Clinton Rd, Redruth, Cornwall TR15 2LLh
Tel: 01209 216958 Tickets £12 – Doors 7:30pm
Sat 2nd Dec 2023 Royal Manor Theatre 138A Fortuneswell, Portland, Dorset DT5 1LT
Tel: 03336 663366 Tickets £12.00 — Doors 7:30pm
Sun 3rd Dec 2023 Cerne Abbas Village Hall Kettle Bridge Lane, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7GY
Doors 7:30pm
Mon 4th Dec 2023 The Green Note 106 Parkway, London NW1 7AN
Tel: 020 7485 9899 Tickets £12.00 — Doors 8:30pm
