Tania Opland and Mike Freeman have been touring the world together for over 25 years with a unique and eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary material from many cultures - songs in several languages, and acoustic music presented with wit and style and played on more instruments than any sane duo would travel with.
Featuring hammered dulcimer, guitar, mandolin, recorders, cittern, violin, Native American flute, ocarina, hurdy-gurdy, an assortment of percussion and whatever else they might have picked up on their travels, their shows are guaranteed to provide an evening of great music and entertainment for all, especially those seeking something a little off the beaten track.
Mike's irreverent sense of humour and Tania's stunning vocals provide the springboard for a rollercoaster ride across several continents and back again.
"Tania and Mike... are definitely a partnership made in heaven.
They are quite simply one of the most original and interesting
musical combinations you're ever likely to see!
Between them they weave a fascinating musical tapestry."
-Chester Festival, Kelsall, Cheshire, UK
Tania Opland is a multi instrumentalist and singer born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska with several solo recordings under her belt. She has appeared on radio and television in the U.S., Canada, Russia, Uzbekistan, Ireland and the UK.
Mike Freeman, originally from Manchester, England, has played guitar and percussion with an assortment of bands, accompanied Middle Eastern and African dance troupes and performed at countless festivals throughout Britain and North America. He has worked on numerous recordings in the roles of musician, arranger, producer and recording engineer.
The couple tour constantly, when not grounded in Anchorage AK by a global pandemic. They have recorded eight albums between them (including two collaborations with best-selling author Anne McCaffrey, in Ireland), and make numerous appearances as studio musicians on other recordings in the U.S., U.K. and Canada.
£8 members, £10 non-members