Mitchell and Vincent

Mitchell and Vincent are an acoustic duo based in the Westcountry, bringing traditional and contemporary styles on fiddle and guitar to folk tunes and songs from around the British Isles using varied arrangements to create stories with tunes as well as songs. An unusual coincidence – we both trained as luthiers in different places at different times, but then both went onto do other things. However, when music has a hold of you it doesn’t let go easily and Dave & I both got back into playing and making instruments and subsequently first crossed paths in a ceilidh band called Fiddlestix. We realised we had very similar musical tastes and both wanted to spend a lot more time playing music, so we started a duo. A few years have passed and we have three albums out and are generally pretty busy (that may be an understatement!). Knowing that we were both luthiers, you are asking “Do they play their own instruments?” YES! Dave plays a wonderful sounding nylon strung classical guitar with a cedar top which he made quite a few years ago – we’ve done so many gigs in the last few years that it’s starting to look a bit tatty – but luckily Dave’s made a spare for when the time comes to retire the old girl! I generally play violin #18, a violin of my own pattern and one I’m rather fond of as the front is made from an old stairtread (which I realised was a really sonorous piece of spruce). We’re more than happy to play at private parties, dinners and functions in homes, marquees and village halls etc! Pricing does vary according to distance, but a simple party without significant travel starts at around £400. Have a listen to the tracks on the music page and the video page. We generally use a small amount of high-quality amplification to fill out the sound – the emphasis being on the quality of sound NOT volume!! (we bring ALL the kit we need). Any questions, or should you wish to book us, please get in touch!