Hello there,Laura and Michael have been working together, creating beautiful and inspiring music for four years. The duo play some self-composed music which takes influences from folk, jazz and world music. Their line up is a combination of instruments including saxophone, fiddles, whistles, piano and clarinet, ensuring a lively and varied programme. Both Michael and Laura add their own distinctive flair to the rich Scottish tradition, with original compositions and their interest jazz.The duo has plenty of experience in professional performance, having played in some of the country's leading cultural venues including the Sage Gateshead, the Queen's Hall in Edinburgh and the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.Michael and Laura also specialise in interactive performance, and are involved in many community music activities. As part of Yehudi Menuhin's prestigious Live Music Now scheme, Laura and Michael have a repertoire tailored to be inclusive for all ages and abilities and have experience working with special needs children and adults, the disabled, elderly and infirm.They work freelance as a team producing high quality performances for children, introducing an exciting world of musical fun to be discovered. Performances include a 3 week project with North Yorkshire Library Service, delivering musical story times for 4-6 year olds. 2009 will see them perform at the Gaelforce festival in Dumfries and Galloway and Hexham Book Festival with specially tailored children's shows.Thankyou for your visit DO enjoy our music.Contact Michael for bookings and further information on: 07793350526 or
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