Christmas Special MANDOLINQUENTS + guest Slim Panatella

A RIOT OF MUSIC AND HUMOUR - “Wit and sparkle from the eclectic, virtuosic quartet.” BBC Radio 2 A RIOT OF MUSIC AND HUMOUR “Wicked and wonderful… the fabulous Mandolinquents!” - Sean Raffetty, BBC Radio 3 An evening of infectious fun, musical charm and effortless virtuosity from Britain’s leading hot-fingered mandolin maestro Simon Mayor and his merry crew of Mandolinquents. Simon will be joined by the internationally renowned guitarist Gerald Garcia; 'one of Britain's finest voices' and pounder of the mighty mandobass, Hilary James; three-time UK banjo champion Richard Collins (you may have seen him in Dolly Parton's 'Smokey Mountain Christmas' in the West End). SPECIAL GUESTS - Slim Panatella & the Mellow Virginians. The Mandolinquents' almost-alter-egos joined by 'The Prof.' Andy Baum will be riding into town with a few wild western ditties and some good old-fashioned horse sense.... complete with hot swing fiddle and banjo pickin'. will be riding into town with a few wild western ditties and some good old-fashioned horse sense.... complete with hot swing fiddle and banjo pickin'. A great evening's entertainment is guaranteed! PRESS REVIEWS: ‘A stunning acoustic tour de force, played by a quartet at the top of its game.’ Sing Out! USA “Folk, jazz, swing, Grieg, Rimsky-Korsakov...plus funny intros, wit and sparkle from the eclectic, virtuosic quartet.” BBC Radio 2 ‘Serious musicianship at play… truly uncategorisable: a bracing alternative to boxed-in listening.’ The Irish Times