Biography

Every single The Ciderhouse Rebellion performance is uniquely magical, whether springing from a single unplanned note or a trad tune. The duo is fiddle player Adam Summerhayes (“Paganini of the traditional violin.” fRoots) and master accordionist Murray Grainger. They discovered their rare and magical connection instantly the first time they performed on stage together: “We were immediately able to play as if it was our 1000th gig, not our first”, says Murray. Since forming in November 2019 the prolific duo have recorded four albums.

“I could almost feel a super power between the two of them” – MusoMuso

“Grainger’s accordion with Summerhayes’s fiddle is especially beautiful.” – Songlines

“Free-flowing, ambitious and fiercely creative..” – The Strad

“Two virtuoso musicians playing some of the most startling and original music you will ever encounter. Compelling, exciting and utterly original” – Phil Beer