Doug Eunson (Melodeon, Hurdy Gurdy and Vocals) and Sarah Matthews (Fiddle, Viola and Vocals) perform for energetic ceilidhs, concerts and Euro Bals.
“They are a duo that performs like a much larger group with dynamic vocals, great harmonies, warm stage presence and first rate instrumentals.”
For ceilidh, we pick our favourite English traditional and self-penned melodies, enriched with harmony, and add a strong driving groove! We are experienced dancers ourselves, and play for dancing regularly, performing at festivals across the UK.
In concert sets, we draw on some of the finest English folk song repertoire and sing in glorious harmony. We also play English and European dance music in beautiful flowing instrumental tune sets.
Big news for 2023 – our new instrumental recording “POISE” is out now – an entire album dedicated to European-styled dance music containing 13 tracks, the title track of which can be heard here:
You can order POISE and purchase any of Doug and Sarah’s CD albums from cothrecords.co.uk.
Here is our version of The Ant and The Grasshopper by Leon Rosselson:
And a little taster of the music we play for dancing to:
Doug Eunson and Sarah Matthews
Doug Eunson (voice, melodeon) and Sarah Matthews (voice, fiddle, viola) use their natural, expressive musicality to craft their arrangements with style and intuitive elegance. As well as drawing on some of the finest English folk song repertoire to sing in breathtaking harmony, they play English and European dance music in outstanding instrumentals and beautifully flowing tune sets.
CDs available from cothrecords.co.uk.
Tony Deane’s “Following the Old Oss”, performed by Doug and Sarah at the rather prestigeous Eton College School Hall in May 2009:
“This derbyshire based duo, rooted in the english tradition, have developed into exciting performers of both traditional and contemporary music. With creative arrangements, their musicianship is at once in evidence and as if that wasn’t enough they are both excellent singers who employ imaginative harmonies to great effect. A great night out!”
Carol and John Worker
Brewtown Folk Club
Burton on Trent
“An eloquent expression of the interactive nature of what ‘our’ music can still be”
Clive Pownceby, Bothy Folksong Club, Southport March 2008
“Sarah Matthews and Doug Eunson are a duo that performs like a much larger group with dynamic vocals, great harmonies, warm stage presence and first rate instrumentals. They are also super teachers and a firm hit with students and audiences alike.”
Warren Robinson – Goderich Celtic Roots
Festival, Ontario, Canada
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