Current Projects
With Devil’s Violin having come to an end, I find myself in an exciting period of transition. My studies are enriching my cello playing, singing, and composition, and I’m looking forward to re-emerging into the world with some interesting projects.
Moody Loops
Moody Loops is me with my cello and voice performing solo with a loop box*. Many pieces are an eclectic mix of compositions from my work in theatre and multi arts.
I’ve performed this at festivals such as
Spike Cello Festival and Up in the Clouds and at music nights such as Undergrowth Bristol.
I’m presently developing new material to add to my set, which I plan to be airing soon.
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*the faithful Boss RC 20 for all you geeks!
“Having run folk music nights for the last 10 years, I can honestly say Sarah’s performances have been among the very best I’ve seen, talked about long after by our dedicated and discerning audience.”
Jet McDonald, Music Night Organiser, Undergrowth
When the Morning Stars Sang
Storytelling (Hugh Lupton) and cello
Touring from spring 2025
I will be joining Storyteller Hugh Lupton to tell five transcendent tales that draw from the mysterious shared world of Jewish, Islamic and Christian mythology.
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They are stories of animals and birds, men and women, angels and demons … and the voice from the heart of the whirlwind.

A duo with Juliet Russell
Juliet’s signature sound weaves world influenced music with strong bass rhythms and an allusion to the ancient, often writing in her own simple phonetic language, which is evocative, accessible internationally and has a strong filmic quality.
​Having first worked together in 1993, we have recently come together to form a cello and vocal duo.
“Blissed out a capella”, The Independent
Juliet Russell’s voice has been described as “brilliantly haunting” by Stage Magazine and her compositions as “beautiful and mesmerising” by Musicians Union Magazine.
The Andrew Christie Quartet
The Andrew Christie Quartet is jazz pianist Andrew Christie, double bassist, Jon Short, drummer Greg White and myself on cello. Together we arrange Andrew’s haunting compositions into a cinematic, semi-improvised, ambient performance.
“Original compositions that seamlessly weave modern jazz elements into an ambient, cinematic underscore.” Tony Benjamin, Bristol Beacon
Bristol Ceilidh Quartet
The Bristol Ceilidh Quartet is three English folk fiddlers – Alison Rowley, Deb Chalmers and Nonny Tabbush – and myself on cello. The group makes a big string sound with loads of energy and drive. It immerses me in playing rhythmic bass lines and I enjoy watching the lively response in the dancers’ feet.
“One of the most energetic and percussive ceilidh bands playing anywhere right now- their gigs are unmissable.” Ed Barrow, Bristol Ceilidh
“Gorgeous sound and arrangements, great pace for dancing … now one of our favourite ceilidh bands!” Penny Allen, Meltdown Ceilidhs