The String Contingent

Renowned acoustic chamber-folk trio The String Contingent have developed their sound over four albums in five years, to reach ‘...the upper echelon of instrumental exploration, arrangement, composition and performance...’ (Tony Hillier, Rhythms Magazine). Their music “...brings to mind the bluegrass records of Yo-Yo Ma and Edgar Meyer. Early Scottish influences are also found, but strongest is an art-music influence with elements of Bach, Kronos Quartet and sometimes a splash of Philip Glass...they are incredibly skilled...” (Ulf Torstensson, Lira Magazine). Chris, Holly and Graham combine their diverse musical backgrounds in celtic, classical, jazz and pop into melodic, evocative, exciting and poignant musical discussions or ‘trialogues’.  In their live show, musical precision, refinement and beauty are balanced with viscera energy and drive, making for performances that speak directly to the heart and captivate the mind.

The String Contingent

From Here or Somewhere Else

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Red Dirt Road by Graham McLeod, video by Michael J. Lutman, mix by Mischa Herman

The String Contingent plays 'Broome Time'' by Graham McLeod

The String Contingent plays "Equilibrium" at Cygnet Bay, WA

About From Here or Somewhere Else

'Iterations' album launch, National Folk Festival 2017

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Hold It, Nation Folk Festival 2017

Prioriority, National Folk Festival 2017

Indecision, National Folk Festival 2017

Snow Melt, Mountain Suite, National Folk Festival 2017

Mountain Time, Mountain Suite, Nation Folk Festival 2017

Mountain Pass, Mountain Suite, National Folk Festival 2017

Four Winds Residency and recording of new album 'Iterations', released March 2017

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Four Winds | Artists in Residence: The String Contingent - Retrospect

Four Winds | Artists in Residence: The String Contingent - Open recording improvisation

Four Winds | Artists in Residence: The String Contingent - In the nude

Four Winds | Artists in Residence: The String Contingent - Au revoir

Four Winds | Artists in Residence: The String Contingent - Improvisation - live in concert

Four Winds | Artists in Residence: The String Contingent - The Arrival // Day 1

Wauchope Arts June 2014

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String Contingent, Waterlily, Wauchope arts

String Contingent, Racing Calm, wauchope arts.

String Contingent,Chorizo y Queso

Sawdust

String Contingent, Old Time, Wauchope arts 2014

King Offa