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Photos by Carissa Corlett
Bio:
One of the most exciting new folk duos to come out of the UK, Good Habits’ award winning, genre-fusing sound has received international critical acclaim in the short 3 years they have been performing.
Composed of Bonnie Schwarz (cello + vocals) and Pete Shaw (accordion), the pair mix virtuosic musicianship and vocal harmony with vivid storytelling, drawing on their diverse musical tastes and weaving them into an action-packed narrative of folky goodness. After a pandemic spent happily stranded in New Zealand, they arrived back in the UK in 2022 to spread their joyous music throughout Europe.
To their delight, it was a jam-packed calendar of performances, tours and musical collaborations including performances at some of the UK’s most established folk festivals and involvement in projects including Global Music Match and more.
Quotes:
"Music at its 21st century best"
Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music
"Captivating"
Songlines (★★★★)
“Revved up folkies with great energy and spirit”
13th Floor (★★★★★)
“This duo has an infectious energy and joy that's impossible to resist'' - Folk Radio UK
Awards/Nomiations:
Winners - Purbeck Rising Competition (Purbeck Valley Folk Festival)
Nomination for Creative New Zealand's 'Arts for All' award for Access.