Good Habits Award Winning indie-folk duo based in Manchester, but forged in New Zealand

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Good Habits are an award-winning UK folk duo endorsed by Neil Gaiman, and The Dresden Doll's Amanda Palmer

One of the most exciting new indie-folk duos to come out of the UK, Good Habits’ joyous genre-fusion has received international critical acclaim with performances at Glastonbury and WOMAD; tours throughout Europe and Australasia; and a Top 40 album.‘’Musicianship at its 21st-century best." - Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6 Music

Composed of Bonnie Schwarz (cello + vocals) and Pete Shaw (accordion), the pair mix virtuosic musicianship and vocal harmony with vivid storytelling, drawing on their diverse musical tastes and weaving them into an action-packed narrative of folky goodness.

Forming in 2019, they have performed over 500 concerts from private events to international festivals - being described as "a duo with the sound of a 5 piece", their sound is suited from everything to soft background music to a late night dance party.

Their genre fusing music means there's something for everyone at their gigs as whirling traditional folk tunes meet jazz standards, klezmer and singer-songwriter lyricism with a healthy scoop of classic covers thrown in for good measure.

After a pandemic spent ‘happily stranded’ in New Zealand for all of 2020+2021 they arrived back in the UK to spread their joyous music throughout Europe.

Reviews (9)

There are currently 9 user ratings for Good Habits

AVERAGE RATING

9.78 / 101

Location

Based in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Bei Mir Bist Du Schon

Bullet Proof LaRoux

Can't Help Falling in Love Elvis

Can't take my eyes off of you Frankie Vallie

Feeling Good Nina Simmone

Friday I'm in Love The Cure

God Only Knkows The Beach Boys

Ho Hey The Lumineers

Home Magnetic Zeros

Hourglass Monique Claire

I think we're alone now Blondie

I Will Survive Goria Gaynor

Jolene Dollly Parton

Love Cats The Cure

Message in a bottle The Police

Mistakes Lake Street Drive

Only You Yazoo

Paparazzi Lady Gaga

Roxanne The Police

Running up that hill Kate Bush

Send me on my way Rusted Root

She Bangs The Drums The Stone Roses

This Charming Man The Smiths

Those Were the days Mary Hopkin

Valerie Winehouse

Video Killed the radio star The Buggles

What a wonderful world Louis Armstrong

You Know I'm No Good Winehouse

Originals:

Hitch

After the afternoon

Don't wait for me

Dream the same dreams

Feel Unsafe

Forget it

Fridge Photos

Good Hopes

Graveyard Games

Hitch

I don't know anymore than you do

I don't know how to dance

I will still be here

I'll Follow you

Just a little while

None of your business

Racing the hour hand

Ride

Rubber Bands

See how the evening goes

Should I Go?

Slow

Small Person

The Earth Has Moved

Tide Me Over

Under My Nose

Unspoilt

What Else Would we do

With you

Sunday

Pointlessly

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Performance space of 3mX2mX2m, 1 parking space, 1 wall socket


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We provide sound and some lighting equipment (festoons and 2 LED cans)


What information do you require about a venue?

Location, environment (outside inside etc.)


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes


Can you bring your own tech

Yes, we have a PA which is suitable for rooms up to 150 people. We can also perform outside if there is sun/rain cover.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

We performed at Glastonbury 2023. It was as amazing as you'd imagine.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Kate Bush


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We have 7 years of experience performing together - we first started as a piano and vocal jazz duo whilst studying music at university. Since then we have toured internationally.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

Festivals

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

60 Minute set up
We can perform up to 3 hours (with a 10 min break per hour)


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes, if we are provided shade and rain cover


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

You can request one or two songs ahead of time and we will learn them. We also have a repertoire list


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

High quality, unique, entertaining and professional

Recent Clients

Good Habits has performed for these clients:

Glastonbury

WOMAD (NZ)

Cambridge Folk Festival

Port Fairy Folk Festival (Aus)

Venues

Good Habits has performed at these venues:

Academy 1 - Manchester

Royal Albert Hall

Birmingham Symphony Hall

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