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Projects

Here are links to other projects involving Simon and Hilary.

Hilary JamesHilary James

Hilary’s music and art website – including the lyrics to many of the songs featured on her solo albums. HilaryJames.com

Simon MayorSimon Mayor

One of the world’s leading mandolin virtuosos, composer and wit. Simon’s extensive dedicated mandolin website resides at SimonMayor.com


MandolinquentsSimon Mayor’s Mandolinquents

Britain’s first modern mandolin quartet with mandolins of all shapes and sizes, featuring the voice and mandobass(!) of Hilary James. Their infectious fun and off-beat humour influence everything they play, from lively reels to traditional airs, hot swing and ragtime, plus the occasional Chinese or Brazilian tune. Mandolinquents.com

Simon Mayor & Friends

Carolan, celtic, baroque and more.

‘One of the world’s great mandolinists’ (BBC Radio 3) leads an illustrious, witty and virtuosic collective on mandolins, mandobass, violin, ‘cello, classical guitar and voice. Simon Mayor & Friends


The Two SistersThe Two Sisters

A pot-pourri of Parisian tangos, English folksong, baroque and popular song down the centuries. After spending 30 years and almost 1000 miles apart in England and the south of France, The Two Sisters Hilary James and Janet Giraudo have recorded their debut album Songs & Chansons with multi-instrumentalist and producer Simon Mayor. TwoSisters.eu

Slim Panatella & the Mellow Virginians

‘Smoking fretboards! This worldclass collective on mandolin, violin and bass will light up your evening with an addictive blend of 30’s, 40’s and 50’s jazz, swing, ragtime, country blues and originals.’ SlimPanatella.com


Musical Mystery Tour Family Show

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Simon Mayor and Hilary James have written and performed extensively for BBC children’s TV and radio. Find out here about the Musical Mystery Tour series of children’s albums.

ChildrensMusic.co.uk

Acoustics RecordsAcoustics Records

The online shop, home of all Simon & Hilary’s recordings and books.

‘Lovingly delivered acoustic music and beautifully crafted pieces.’ (RnR Magazine)
Acoustics Records Shop