With “two grand voices – individually
and in harmony” (Folker-German Folk Magazine), the Anglo-German duo
Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer offer a versatile miscellany of
self-penned and imaginatively arranged songs, delivered with guitar,
woodwind instrumentation and occasional percussion.
“I’ve never seen our audience so
spellbound!” (Malc Gurnham, Folk Club
promoter)
So, what is it that makes this
internationally touring pair so irresistible?
Whilst Paul Walker & Karen
Pfeiffer are acclaimed for their image provoking songwriting,
expressive vocals and authentic musicianship, they are frequently
recalled for their warmth, humour and their
remarkable ability to engage with their audience. Karen’s natural
theatricality and life affirming playful energy compliment charmingly
with Paul’s calm geniality and combined they magically turn a great
performance into a real event. In brief: enchanting, entertaining,
uplifting.
“Great show!” (Graham Norton)
Based in Staffordshire in the UK, the
duo has toured its shows extensively taking in New Zealand, Australia,
Germany, Ireland and most corners of the UK, wooing audiences with
Karen’s southern German accent tinged with an ‘oatcake induced’ North
Staffordshire dialect from Paul’s heritage. Their latest show ‘Auf
Wiedersehen, Me Duck’ was a huge success at the 2022 Edinburgh Festival
Fringe.
The pandemic has seen them focusing
their attention on writing, recording and developing their online
presence. Their live stream ‘Afternoon Tea with Paul & Karen’ is
now in excess of 100 shows and still attracts a dedicated international
following. The new album ‘Auf Wiedersehen, Me Duck’ was released in May
2022 and received a great amount of radio play, video attention and
glowing reviews:
"Eclectic, performed with
passion and with excellent musicianship." Folk & Honey
"Charming, varied and fun"
Irish Music Magazine
Overall, “A first-class experience.” (Bietigheimer
Zeitung)
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