Mitchell & Vincent - High Germany (trad.)

David Mitchell and Graham Vincent are a folk duo from Dorset and Somerset who play a mix of traditional tunes and songs from around the British Isles on Fiddle and Guitar which combine interesting and varied arrangements with great foot-tapping folk music. This is a folk duo who have performed twice in Westonzoyland, The song is the traditional High Germany, arranged by them.
They first met playing in a ceilidh band, based in the South West of England, and found out that coincidentally they had both trained as Luthiers (instrument makers) (David plays a guitar he has made and Graham now makes violins). So, with shared musical tastes and wanting to make more music, they started playing a few gigs as a duo during 2012. They have enjoyed playing ever since and now perform around 100 concerts a year.
Mitchell and Vincent have performed at a whole variety of festivals, events and concerts around the UK and abroad as well as in their native West Country, including established popular events such as Glastonbury Festival, Beverley Folk Festival, Broadstairs Folk Week, Bath Folk and International Festivals and Wimborne Minster Folk Festival. They have also supported renowned musicians such as Tim Edey (a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winner), Archie Fisher MBE, Jackie Oates and Kate Rusby as well as Ralph McTell and Wizz Jones.
They have been described as:
Acoustic magazine: “At all times, the interplay between David Mitchell’s guitar and Graham Vincent’s fiddle is quite stunning.”
Bridport Folk Festival, C. Deacon (Festival Director): “Without doubt an extremely accomplished and entertaining duo. Definitely a must see!”
FolkWords: "From softly delivered songs ... through expressive tune sets ... there’s a clear and obvious enticement to listen to their music."
Bright Young Folk: “Their sound is much deeper and richer than you would expect from an acoustic duo. Intricate instrumentalism and pulsing rhythms abound ... providing skilled arrangements and expert delivery of tunes and songs which showcase the vibrancy, and variety, of folk music across Britain. A thoroughly engaging and enjoyable experience.”
R2 (Rock’n’Reel) magazine: “Classy musical authority.”
FATEA Magazine Website: "You will find music that is beautifully played, with a delicacy and lightness of touch that immediately brings to mind Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill."
fRoots: "Achieving poised and lively refinement."
A. Knutt, Director of CICCIC, Taunton: “A breath of fresh air” and giving a concert of “breath-taking music and performance.”
Brunny Folk Club: “Our headliners were the stunning Mitchell & Vincent. They brought us rousing tunes, haunting melodies & songs that had the Brunny choir in full voice. If you haven't seen them before you've certainly missed a treat!”
Lyme Folk Weekend, J. Hayes (Festival Director): “Highlight of the festival … Bringing the crowd to tears one moment and to their feet the next.”