The Mandolinquents: Simon Mayor - mandolin, Hilary James - mandobass, Gerald Garcia - classical guitar and Richard Collins - mandolin and banjo in A Riot of Music and Humour ' wit and sparkle from the eclectic, virtuosic quartet.
As well as a fine fiddler, guitarist, composer, producer and wit, Simon Mayor is one of the world's leading mandolin players. His live performances are a riot of humourous anecdotes and off-the-cuff wit alongside dazzling musicianship.
Hilary James may be best known for her fine singing, but she also takes her place in the Mandolinquents pounding the mighty mandobass. Her superb voice defies categorisation, covering everything from traditional folk music to blues and swing, and has featured everywhere from Classic FM to Radio 1's Andy Kershaw.
From the Wigmore Hall to the Glastonbury Festival to conducting the National Youth Guitar Ensemble, Gerald Garcia's reputation is confirmed as one of the world's finest guitarists. He has toured with the likes of John Williams and Paco Pena, appeared with such diverse talents as Michel Legrand, Barbara Streisand, Larry Coryell and Wayne Shorter, has six solo albums out on the Naxos label... and always brings the wackiest sense of humour to his performances!
Richard Collins appeared as both actor and musician with the Royal Shakespeare Company in their 2002 production of 'A Winter's Tale'. He first picked up a guitar at the age of nine and within a couple of years was stunningly adept on a number of stringed instruments. Now highly regarded as a mandolinist and guitarist, he is also one of the hottest (and subtlest) 5 string banjo players around.
The Mandolinquents at Chipping Sodbury Town Hall in Chipping Sodbury, Avon on Tuesday, 13 March 2012.
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