Toby Kessell

Musician

Toby has been playing melodeon (button accordion) since the age of 6… coming from a very musical family. Although born and bred in Cornwall, Toby has a passion for Irish music, playing alongside his brother Tristan (fiddle) Over the past 40 years, he has played extensively both in the UK and Ireland, and has guested on several albums. Previous bands include The Riff Raff Element, Eire of the Dog and The Bar Room Buskers. After 25 years living and playing in The Midlands, Toby returned home to Cornwall in 2023. Since returning, he now plays in an exciting new Celtic Music duo called Out Of The Wood, with his partner, Jen Dyer. When not playing music, Toby’s other passion and career is carpentry.