We have a treat in store for you from acclaimed folk duo Hannah James and Toby Kuhn. Hannah is an award-winning folk musician, dancer, and composer, who is complemented perfectly by the virtuoso cello of Toby. They met at Floating Castle Festival in Slovenia in 2018, and forged an instant artistic chemistry.
Known for her work with Lady Maisery, Maddy Prior, Sam Sweeney, Seasick Steve, and Songs of Separation, Hannah is one of the key figures in the modern UK folk scene. Rooted in the English tradition but enriched by her collaborations all over Europe, she creates a charismatic blend of accordion, vocal, and clog dancing.
Toby is a crossover musician with a taste for improvisation and folk music of all persuasions. Always on the lookout for new ways to play his instrument, his unorthodox approach has won admiration and acclaim wherever he goes. He regularly tours across the world, bringing with him the full potential of the cello on a journey across style and invention.
Together, their music is soulful and conversational. The combination of accordion and cello allows for a huge palette of sounds and textures which lift Hannah’s pure voice and deeply honest songwriting. In the next breath, they switch to choppy rhythms and joyful interplay between cello and percussive dance.
This duo deliver a diverse, playful, and hugely original performance. Their debut album Sleeping Spirals has just been released to considerable acclaim.
“It’s just a giddy, heady feeling when something this precious surprises you out of the blue”
Doors 7pm / Music 8pm / Tickets £16
All seating/tables are first come first served.