In the 18 months since their formation Hard Pressed has guested at Folk Clubs across the South East of England and started to make their mark in the International Maritime Festival scene – e.g. Shanty UK’s Easter Festival.  They perform sea songs, shanties, more reflective or humorous songs, both from the tradition and contemporary sources, specialising in songs from the local area and America.

Hard Pressed is:  Derek Seed, vocals, Liz Randall, vocals, accordion, whistle and concertina, Roger Resch, vocals and accordion.