Harbottle & Jonas - The Courtyard

Partners in life and music, the Devon based folk duo Harbottle & Jonas combine a love of the richness of traditional folk with their own original songwriting. Dave and Freya have developed a distinct signature sound, blending concertina, harmonium, cittern, stomp box, acoustic guitar and banjo with their closely intertwined vocal harmonies.

Well-travelled across the UK and abroad, Harbottle & Jonas have undertaken two tours of Germany playing in venues such as REWE supermarkets to 150 people and an 800-year-old church in North Friesland. The pair have managed to establish themselves versatile in venue, original in song and one of the most popular duos on the folk circuit.

Their new album is a collection of songs that seek to bring comfort to listeners. Their latest music questions what fire of intention audiences will light so that their future paths might be more steadfast, clear and community-spirited. Much like the beacons of old that served as a warning with flaming fires, Harbottle & Jonas hope that their new collection of songs written during this period in our history will encourage audiences to reflect, adapt and sing together once more.

Harbottle & Jonas will be in The Courtyard’s Studio Theatre on Saturday 8 January at 7.45pm.