Thorpe & Morrison / Good Habits

Thorpe & Morrison // Good Habits

Thorpe & Morrison and Good Habits are among the leading bands in British folk music.

Both are deeply rooted in the ancient folk traditions of Scotland and England, combining elements of jazz, funk and pop.

Let yourself be touched by the captivating stories of the tunes and the unique groove of British folk music.

This wonderful fusion will resound in the legendary atmosphere of the Blue Note.

Thorpe & Morrison

• Sean Graefe-Morrison - violin, singing

• Harry Thorpe - guitar, singing

Thorpe & Morrison are a folk duo (fiddle and guitar) from Birmingham (UK) who are the spirit of the 21st century. The century embodied.

Firmly rooted in the tradition of the folk duo, they celebrate the sound of their instruments. They appreciate their musical heritage and at the same time are always looking for new, expressive possibilities for their music. The result is as pleasant in its simplicity as it is inspiring in its energetic dynamics. With their tours through the UK and Europe, they have earned a lot of praise from critics and audiences.

The sound of Thorpe & Morrison is multifaceted. Thanks to their expressive, energetic live performances and subtle, nuanced arrangements, they feel at home on festival stages as well as in the recording studio. Their love of storytelling and relaxed stage presence bring touching, empathetic and humorous narratives to their live sets, making a concert by Thorpe & Morrison a unique, soothing experience that creates a real connection to the audience.

The duo formed in 2019 amid the lively music scene of Birmingham while studying at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire; their music has already been played on BBC and NPR radio stations. Her festival performances include the Towersey Festival, the Moseley Folk Festival, Between The Trees, the Warwick Folk Festival, Power Folk 9, Gate to Southwell and the Beardy Folk Festival. Their latest album, Grass & Granite, was also nominated by Fatea Records for Instrumental Album of the Year 2024.

• Bonnie Schwarz - cello, singing

• Pete Shaw - accordion, synthesizer

• Jen Walinetski - drums

Good Habits are a dynamic indie folk band with a special ability to turn existential thoughts into bursts of unbridled optimism.

With vocals, cello, accordion, synthesizers and drums as the core of their sound, they create music that is virtuosic and cinematic – and above all, a lot of fun. A mixture of folk-like storytelling, groovy energy and existential hope.

The band was founded by singer and cellist Bonnie Schwarz and accordionist and synthesizer player Pete Shaw. Their journey together began through a stroke of fate: stranded in New Zealand during the pandemic, they transformed their temporary home into a place of sparkling creativity. They discovered their love of life as troubadours – to share songs and stories and to make real human connections everywhere. This sense of adventure – music as an anchor and passport at the same time – has remained an integral part of their identity even after their return to their homeland.

In 2025, Good Habits formed a new and powerful formation: with the drummer Jen Walinetski (Miles Kane) on board, her already dynamic live show received a rhythmic boost that electrifies the audience. Together, they create performances that are equally characterized by virtuosic skill, mischievous energy and deep human connection.

Their album “Quarter-Life” made it into the British folk-top 40 and garnered praise from BBC Radio 2, 6 Music and 5 Live. Critics hailed their sound as the “musical excellence of the 21st century”. Century (Tom Robinson, BBC). They also played at prestigious festivals such as Glastonbury, WOMAD Aotearoa, Port Fairy (Australia), Cambridge, Green Man, Kendal Calling and many more.

For Good Habits, the focus is on connecting to others. With the release of Better for Now in October 2026 – their first album as a trio – Good Habits boldly starts the next chapter: a lively, optimistic merging of stories, songs and pure musical joy.