An evening of infectious fun, musical charm and effortless virtuosity from Britain’s leading hot-fingered mandolin maestro Simon Mayor and his merry crew of Mandolinquents. Simon will be joined by the internationally renowned classical guitarist Gerald Garcia; ‘one of Britain’s finest voices’ and pounder of the mighty mandobass, Hilary James; three-time UK banjo champion Richard Collins (you may have seen him in Dolly Parton’s ‘Smokey Mountain Christmas’ in the West End).
SPECIAL GUESTS – Slim Panatella & the Mellow Virginians. The Mandolinquents’ almost-alter-egos joined by ‘The Prof.’ Andy Baum will be riding into town with a few wild western ditties and some good old-fashioned horse sense…. complete with hot swing fiddle and banjo pickin’.
A great evening’s entertainment is guaranteed!
‘A stunning acoustic tour de force, played by a quartet at the top of its game.’ – Sing Out! USA
“Folk, jazz, swing, Grieg, Rimsky-Korsakov…plus funny intros, wit and sparkle from the eclectic, virtuosic quartet.” – BBC Radio 2
‘Serious musicianship at play… truly uncategorisable: a bracing alternative to boxed-in listening.’ – The Irish Times
