Mandolinquents
Friday 22nd May 2026
The Mandolinquents are an illustrious, witty and virtuosic collective playing everything from beautiful folk ballads to Carolan, Vivaldi, hot-swing fiddle, tangos and rags… and a comic ditty or two! Well known, and loved, in Newbury from their regular performances at New Greenham and then Arlington Arts. More recently they played to a near capacity at ACE Space.
The band can take the form of quartet, quintet or sextet. For this gig the line-up will be Simon Mayor (mandolin, violin, guitar, vocals); Hillary James (vocals, mandobass, guitar); Richard Colins (mandolin, banjo, guitar, vocals); Gerald Garcia (classical guitar).
Evergreen
Evergreen are Ben Lander on guitar, violin and vocals and Evelyn Hansell on vocals, violin and foot percussion. With their blend of pure vocals, lively fiddle and deft guitar playing, the duo put a contemporary spin on traditional songs and tunes, as well as delighting audiences with their original compositions rooted in their upbringing immersed in the folk world.
Start: 8:00pm (Doors Open 7:30)
Tickets: £20 (£18 Early Bird) Click here to buy online or here for where to buy direct