Groanbox is: 

Paul Clifford (vocals, percussion)

Corentin “Cory” Seznec (vocals, strings, harmonica)

Michael Ward-Bergeman (vocals, accordion) 

Paul Clifford (vocals, percussion) is a skilled west coast Canadian drummer and multi-instrumentalist with a gift for im- provisation. Paul has played professionally in jazz, folk, blues, country, rock and latin bands; worked as a percussionist, composer and actor and travelled widely to keep his music fresh. Though formally beginning percussion studies in Malsapina Jazz College [Vancouver Island], he continued with Bata Folkloric in Havana, Cuba, and frequent pilgrimages to New Orleans soaking up the second-line, with added study at the Banff centre for the Arts, par-ticipating in Afrocubanismo 1997.Paul's new creative home is Muskie Studios in Kent UK, a recondi-tioned caravan equipped with the latest old 4 track in the business.

His website is: www.paulclifford.moonfruit.com

Corentin “Cory” Seznec (vocals, strings, harmonica) is a Franco-American musician born in France and raised in Bahrain, Connecticut and finally in Annapolis, Maryland. A multi-cultural household, extensive travels and musical encounters, and a passion for history exposed Cory to sounds from around the world, helping him to develop his own distinct style that reflects his broad interests. Cory received a masters degree in history from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and has a BA in history from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. More information can be found on his website: www.coryseznec.com

Michael Ward-Bergeman (vocals, accordion) is a passionate performer, songwriter and composer from Long Island, New York. His sensitive and creative approach to music making has led to performances and collaborations with world-class musicians and composers from across a wide range of genres. Michael is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. More information can be found on his website: www.mjwb.co.uk