A gig held at Bristol Beacon on Wednesday 15th October. The event starts at 20:00.
Chris While (Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Dulcimer, Bodhran & Percussion)
Julie Matthews (Vocals, Piano & Keys, Guitar, Mandolin & Bouzouki)
Chris & Julie have played more than 3,000 gigs, appeared on over 100 albums, written hundreds of original songs and reached millions of people around the world. Now, 30 years after their debut, they sound as fresh and vital as ever.
They are two of the best and most hard-working musicians on the world & folk roots scene, both are highly regarded producers, and they record everything that they are involved in at their own studio in a small Pennine town far from the London-centric music industry....They truly are inspirational women.
The duo are renowned for their seamless harmonies and affinity for each other on stage, they are stunning singers, songwriters, musicians and performers whose energy and commitment to their craft and their audience is boundless. Chris and Julie have been nominated ten times in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in the 'Best Song, Best Duo & Best Live Act' categories, winning Best Duo in 2009; but it is their longstanding and devoted growing fans that they care most about.
Though internationally acclaimed, they continue to be a leading force on the UK's acoustic/roots arts circuit. Their songs cover life as they see it, from injustice and freedom to matters of the heart and everything in between. Their songs are covered by many singers the world over, but it is 'While & Matthews' musical partnership and obvious joy of performing together that really brings their songs to life. As performers they are unrivalled and their audiences leave their concerts having travelled an emotional journey, entertained and smiling all the way home!
The undisputed queens of British folk duos continue to come up with the goods. 1st class songs delivered with 'to die for' harmonies, immaculate musicianship and melodies that lodge themselves in your brain" - The Guardian
"Chris and Julie are just awesome" . - Judy Collins
"They light up the room with their amazing energy" ~ James Taylor
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
Julie Matthews (Vocals, Piano & Keys, Guitar, Mandolin & Bouzouki)
Chris & Julie have played more than 3,000 gigs, appeared on over 100 albums, written hundreds of original songs and reached millions of people around the world. Now, 30 years after their debut, they sound as fresh and vital as ever.
They are two of the best and most hard-working musicians on the world & folk roots scene, both are highly regarded producers, and they record everything that they are involved in at their own studio in a small Pennine town far from the London-centric music industry....They truly are inspirational women.
The duo are renowned for their seamless harmonies and affinity for each other on stage, they are stunning singers, songwriters, musicians and performers whose energy and commitment to their craft and their audience is boundless. Chris and Julie have been nominated ten times in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in the 'Best Song, Best Duo & Best Live Act' categories, winning Best Duo in 2009; but it is their longstanding and devoted growing fans that they care most about.
Though internationally acclaimed, they continue to be a leading force on the UK's acoustic/roots arts circuit. Their songs cover life as they see it, from injustice and freedom to matters of the heart and everything in between. Their songs are covered by many singers the world over, but it is 'While & Matthews' musical partnership and obvious joy of performing together that really brings their songs to life. As performers they are unrivalled and their audiences leave their concerts having travelled an emotional journey, entertained and smiling all the way home!
The undisputed queens of British folk duos continue to come up with the goods. 1st class songs delivered with 'to die for' harmonies, immaculate musicianship and melodies that lodge themselves in your brain" - The Guardian
"Chris and Julie are just awesome" . - Judy Collins
"They light up the room with their amazing energy" ~ James Taylor
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
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