While and Matthews

Chris While and Julie Matthews have been one of the leading forces in the British singer/songwriter scene for over 30 years. In 2026 Chris While and Julie Matthews are more powerful than ever and remain at the very top of their game with another packed-out tour. They have played more than 3,000 gigs, appeared on over 100 albums, written hundreds of original songs and reached millions of people around the world. Now, 30 years after their debut, they sound as fresh and vital as ever. They are two of the best and most hard working musicians on the world folk roots scene, both are highly regarded producers and they record everything that they are involved in at their own studio in a small Pennine town far from the Londoncentric music industry. They truly are inspirational women.

Chris While (vocals, guitar, banjo, dulcimer, bodhran and percussion) and Julie Matthews (vocals, piano, guitar, mandolin and bouzouki) are renowned for their seamless harmonies and affinity for each other on stage, they are stunning singers, songwriters, musicians, producers and arrangers and performers whose energy and commitment to their craft and their audience is boundless.

Call 01652 660380 for tickets.

Contact

• Website: the-ropewalk.co.uk
• Phone: 01652 660380
• What3words: shocked.halt.occupations

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