Chris While & Julie Matthews (England)
“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
Long-term fans are delighted to hear that legends of the English and Australian folk festival circuit, While and Matthews return to Fairbridge for the first time in 15 years. ‘”They light up the room with their amazing energy” James Taylor “…Just awesome” Judy Collins. In case they’ve so far passed you by, Chris While & Julie Matthews are the longest-lasting female duo in Britain and 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! Chris and Julie were 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. Their many awards touch their hearts but it is their longstanding and devoted, growing fans that stir their souls.