Evergreen

Evergreen are Ben Lander on guitar, violin and vocals and Evelyn Hansell on vocals, violin and foot percussion. Ben grew up learning violin, piano and guitar, and as Evelyn says is “one of those annoying people who can pick up any instrument and get a tune out of it”. His background in classical violin alongside folk particularly informs his dexterity and ease in playing both the violin and guitar. Evelyn also learnt the violin as a child and her experience growing up singing in the theatre lends itself to her clarity and musicality in their duets both on the violin and singing in intricate harmony unaccompanied. With their blend of pure vocals, lively fiddle and deft guitar playing, the duo put a contemporary spin on traditional songs and tunes, as well as delighting audiences with their original compositions rooted in their upbringing immersed in the folk world.