Simon Mayor & Hilary James

‘Tears of  Laughter’

“A witty & captivating mix of folk, blues, swing & classical showstoppers, spiced with a unique brand of off-beat humour”.

Simon is one of the world’s leading mandolin virtuosos, composer and wit.

“Sheer musical brilliance” BBC World Service

“Evocative virtuosity ..uplifting and a joy” The Daily Telegraph

“A master musician at his absolute best” The Living Tradition

Hilary has “one of Britain’s finest voices” BBC Radio 4

Her “elegant singing” has received much acclaim.

Quintessentially English but easily crossing the great musical divides from British folk  ballads to blues and Berlioz.

She’s famed to an unlikely taste in bass instruments ( she could turn up with her giant mandobass or slimline semi-acoustic double bass).

Her fine guitar accompaniments cross the genres from Vivaldi to bluegrass and she might even manage a step-dance if the wind is in the right direction !!.

Tickets: £12 from 01768 870824 or [email protected]

www.mandolin.co.uk  and www.folksong.co.uk