Harbottle & Jonas: English Folk Duo
Exquisite folk from one of the country’s most exciting duos
"They come over like a cosmic, contemporary Fairport Convention"
Jude Rogers, The Guardian
Partners in life and in music, dynamic Devon-based folk duo Harbottle & Jonas are one of the most exciting acts on the UK circuit today, combining a love of the richness of traditional folk with their own original and powerful songwriting. Dave and Freya have developed a distinct and compelling signature sound, blending concertina, harmonium, banjo, stomp box, acoustic guitar and cittern with their beautiful and closely intertwined vocal harmonies.
Subject matter covers the historical as well as the more personal, with their engaging live shows full of stories as well as beautiful songs. People, places and events are brought to life through their intimate, timeless music.
Their sixth studio album The Beacon entered the top 25 of the Official UK Folk Chart, whilst Songs Of Love and Death (collaboration with Reg Meuross) achieved the same feat. Their video series Saving the Good Stuff has reached over a million people (and counting) on social media.
Festivals played include: Sidmouth Folk, Manchester Folk, Between The Trees, Beardy Folk, Dartmoor Folk, Swanage Folk, New Forest Folk, Costa Del Folk, Isles Of Scilly, Dartington International Summer School, Gate To Southwell, Shrewsbury Folk
Top 25 Folk chart albums: 2. National awards won: 2
Albums released: 9 Spotify streams: 200K
Youtube plays: 800K Social media followers: 15K
Press quotes:
"They come over like a cosmic, contemporary Fairport Convention"
Jude Rogers, The Guardian
"The legendary Harbottle and Jonas... incredible"
Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music
“One of the finest folk duos in the country”
Mike Davies, Alternative Roots
“One of the most exciting acts on the folk scene today”
Morning Star
“Spellbinding originals, they will knock your socks off”
Musicians Union
"Extraordinarily affecting"
Songlines
“Disarmingly honest and spine-tingling’”
RocknReel (R2)
“Awash with strong songs & excellent musicianship”
Folk Radio UK
“Fine contemporary folk music”
Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6 Music
“Stunning songwriting and heart-rending arrangements”
Americana UK
