O'Hooley & Tidow - Folk Act - The New Continental - Preston -8pm - 11/4/19

O'Hooley & Tidow - Folk Act - The New Continental - Preston -8pm - 11/4/19

Apr, 5 2019


~When you consider well known folk duo’s the first act that springs to mind is Simon and Garfunkel. In their heyday they were able to create spine tingling beautiful melodies that captivated the hearts across stadiums all around the world.

In 2019 the UK has the female equivalent:- O’Hooley and Tidow. They may not be as celebrated as their 60’s heroes but this unique folk duo are able to create music and lyrics which has a personal and touching quality.

To their friends and family they are Belinda and Heidi and their song writing has brought them credible admirers from broadsheet newspapers to well know folk singers. Their themes range from  an emotionally charged song about an elephant orphanage in Nairobi, to a joyous celebration of the Leeds cycling champion Beryl Burton, they explore, consider and connect subjects and stories in a distinctive, inventive and memorable way.

This enigmatic partnership are performing at The New Continental next Thursday 11th April 2019. Tickets are £14 advance and are available online now from WeGotTickets. You may also wish buy them in person from The Continental's bar (01772 499 425) or at  Action Records (01772 884 772)

Having the originality and skill to invite comparison with the most celebrated harmony duos, from early Simon and Garfunkel to the iconic Kate and Anna McGarrigle, 6 Music’s Tom Robinson says ‘They sing together in the way families do. Normally, you only get that closeness in the voices with family bands like The Coppers or The Watersons.’

With a  MOJO MAGAZINE TOP 10 FOLK ALBUM to boot and a nomination at the 2018 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards for  ‘Best Duo’ this pair are certainly going places.

Here are the top three quotes from well known faces who have become instant fans:-

  •  ‘I have just listened to your track, Beryl, with tears in my eyes! It’s beautiful and brilliant.’ Maxine Peake
  • ‘Brave, beautiful and full of love.’ Martin Simpson
  • 'Dense, complex, beautifully performed.’
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  • O'Hooley and Tidow - Shadows
  • The New Continental:- South Meadow Lane :- Preston
  • Thursday  11th  April 2019 - 8:00pm

^Alex Ashworth.