Testimonials
People say the nicest things
“I have seen Milton Hide on a number of occasions at various Folk Clubs over the years. Their musicianship and vocals are excellent and their choice of material is very engaging. I last booked them earlier in the year at Dorking Folk Club, where they were very well received and I intend to book them again in 2026.”
“Milton Hide are quirky and skilful, mixing traditional forms with contemporary themes, songs both fun and beautiful, it was a delight to have them perform for a second time at our folk club.”
“It’s always a pleasure and delight to have Milton Hide as guest at Croydon Folk Club. Jim and Jo are friendly and easy to work with, turning up in good time, to sound check etc. I would highly recommend them as good performers and their material is a mixture of funny, poignant, political and thought provoking all delivered in an entertaining way. I know it’s safe to say that we all look forward to their next guest appearance at the club.”
“Having heard Jim and Josie perform at other Festivals, I had no hesitation to book them for Bridport Folk Festival… They did not disappoint! ‘Milton Hide’ are a warm and engaging Duo performing an eclectic mix of Folk music in it’s widest genre. Music however is not their only attribute as they engage their audience with stories and humour. In all a truly ‘complete’ act. My only regret is that it took me too long to discover this wonderful couple.”
“Thank you so much for performing at our first Folk and Fable Festival, Your set was absolutely fantastic, such a beautiful sound and look too! The audience loved you, and it started our sundowner afternoon off perfectly. We would love to book you again and will definitely be in touch.”
“Jo and Jim Tipler are extremely talented musicians. Their song writing is highly inventive and original and, by turns, emotional, hard-hitting, witty and observant. Their words are accompanied by great melodies, some haunting and some joyous and hummable. They deliver their songs with superb singing voices and unusual instrumentation consisting of guitars, clarinet and percussion plus an incredible warmth and humour that won over the audience almost from the off. I had seen them before, when they played for us two years ago, but I don’t remember them being this bloody wonderful”.
“Milton Hide offer a great evening’s entertainment. Excellent vocals and thought-provoking original songs, accompanied by interesting arrangements on guitar, percussion and clarinet.”
Regarding our Your Stories In Song event:
“The way you involved the audience, and made everyone feel relaxed about participating, was incredibly clever and the whole evening was totally novel. I think you both have a very rare gift of empathy and can self-evidently very deftly give an audience (whether large or very modest!) the sense that everyone is involved and everyone’ s ideas or responses are genuinely appreciated. You have the magic touch. We were all fascinated, absorbed and often really moved by the subjects you tackle so sensitively through your songs and your story telling. Not only that, but the music and the musicianship was exceptional. ”
“We had a great evening with Milton Hide as our guest artists, playing to a full house. Jim and Jo’s unique take on traditional themes and legends combined with excellent musicianship and great vocals made for a really enjoyable night full of fantasy.”
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