Folk Bands and Artists
Mayor & James
This popular, world-class duo bring a unique combination of Simon Mayor’s humour and virtuosity and Hilary James “honey dripping voice”… not to mention her enormous mandobass! But it’s probably the diversity of their repertoire that surprises people most: from folksongs to blues, Berlioz, classical mandolin show-stoppers, swing fiddle and some of their own notorious comic songs.
“Just fantastic to go and see live. Do catch them if you can.”
Fiona Talkington, BBC Radio 3
“One of Britain’s finest voices’” BBC Radio 4
“Britain’s leading hot-fingered mandolin virtuoso” Cosmopolitan
“Simon Mayor is a real find” The Daily Telegraph
“Left you feelin lik you were floatin on a peerie cloud somewhar.” Shetland Folk Festival
“Monstrously enjoyable. If you see them advertised
anywhere make a pilgrimage!” Folk North West
“Elegant singing”
Daily Telegraph
“Sheer Musical Brilliance”
BBC World Service
“A witty and captivating mix of folk, blues, swing
and classical showstoppers, spiced with a unique brand of off-beat humour.” The Guardian