George and Matt are a new duo , who sing mainly traditional songs either separately or in harmony accompanied by George on guitar and Matt on mandolin or melodeon.
Although they are a new duo they are very far from new to folk. George has been playing in Granny’s Attic for 13 years, released a well received solo albumin 2020 and has established Queerfolk with Sophie Crawford. His stripped back guitar playing has drawn inspiration from Martin Carthy and his singing is focussed on establishing an emotional connection with the audience while at the same time offering new perspectives on traditional material.
Matt was borne into a folk family- his father Dan is a leading member of Flowers and Frolics and Duck Soup among other things- Matt is an accomplished melodeon, mandolin and concertina player who recorded both on his own – with his widely praised album “The Brighton Line “- with his father “The Mighty Quinns” – with Owen Woods- and as part of the very popular Dovetail Trio. His singing is warm and distinctive and covers a very wide range of material .
Matt and George released “In Sheffield Park” , a very well received album of traditional songs earlier this year and this material will form the heart of their current repertoire. However there will be room for other songs as well , especially humorous ones!
