MEET Mayor and James ? a witty and captivating mix of folk, blues, swing and classical showstoppers spiced with a unique brand of off-beat humour.
Across Britain from Shetland to Sark, and across the globe from Vancouver to Singapore, mandolin virtuoso Simon Mayor and acclaimed singer Hilary James have brought their special blend of dazzling musicianship to appreciative audiences ? and tomorrow (Friday) you can catch them at the Wharf, Tavistock.
There cannot be many performers who slide easily from a beautifully evocative Irish ballad into a mandolin and guitar version of Handel?s Arrival Of the Queen Of Sheba and then have the audience singing one of their own notorious comic songs, but it?s this wry humour and an easy, informal stage manner that holds it all together.
If they have a speciality it is an ability to peform a truly diverse array of music with respect and affection, held together by Simon?s gently humorous introductions.
Wharf box office: (01822) 611166.