Vagabond

A thrilling fusion of fire and finesse, Vagabond is the award-winning duo of England’s “Paganini of the traditional violin” Adam Summerhayes and master accordionist Murray Grainger.

Drawing on the seductive melodies and rhythmic drive of gypsy, tango and klezmer traditions, Vagabond is dazzling, footstomping and heart-stirring in equal measure: a riot of virtuosity, raw passion and deep musical connection, with transcendental moments of smoky, intimate beauty.

“Jaw-dropping virtuosity (including beer fiddling)” – The New York Times
“Intoxicating” – The Times
“Music that dances between the wild and the sublime” – Songlines
“An extraordinary, boundary-crossing musical experience” – KLOF Mag

Also known as half The Haar and as folk improv duo The Ciderhouse Rebellion, Adam and Murray have been making music together for over a decade, performing at festivals and venues including Glastonbury, Edinburgh Festival, Cambridge Folk Festival, Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Buxton Festival, Petworth Festival and Swaledale Festival. Along the way they’ve picked up FATEA Instrumental Album of the Year, broadcast on BBC Radio 3, and built a reputation for live shows that combine astonishing musicianship with wit, warmth and a gloriously unbuttoned sense of adventure.