Runnymede Folk Club - Thursday 3rd September 2026 - We Mavericks + Jeanne Marie

We Mavericks

Musical twins and mavericks besides, they pack emotional punches but bring songs to heal the scars.

Real-life troubadours and masters in the art of connection; they interweave soulful vocals, effortless strings and driving rhythms to form a singular musical voice. Their sound is equal parts contemp-folk, alt-country and acoustic-pop, but no words capture their unbelievable musical kinship, or the deeply heartfelt way they relate to their audiences.

“He has a familiar soft folk tenor. She has a strong ringing tone with muscle behind a clear crystalline voice… The violin cries for her and the harmony vocals are divine… We Mavericks are a serendipitous pairing…”  - 13th Floor, NZ

We Mavericks have been on a steep rise to countless festival billings and shows at home and abroad, twice nominated “Te Kaipuoro Taketake Toa | Best Folk Artist” in the Aotearoa (New Zealand) Music Awards, twice nominated “Best Contemporary Duo/Group/Ensemble” in the Australian Folk Music Awards, selection as Spotlight Showcase Artists at Folk Alliance International and are recipients of Australia’s Troubadour Foundation Award.

Although the duo describe themselves as a folk act, the singles from brand new album “Heart of Silver” have been picked up by the country music scene in Australia- "All This Noise" featured on Country Music TV, "Hold Me" featured on ABC Country's GRASSROOTS and title track “Heart of Silver” enjoyed the spotlight on ABC’s premier country program, Saturday Night Country with Beccy Cole. They are currently touring across the UK, Europe and Australia to wide acclaim.

“...an undoubted masterclass in music delivery and songwriting from two classy musicians coming together in perfect harmony.” - Fatea Magazine, UK

“… the glorious harmonies and touching melodies of We Mavericks…Together they craft exquisite folk music, evoking spirits originating from Appalachia to Alba” - Ambient Light, NZ

Victoria Vigenser

Born in Auckland NZ and raised on the water, Victoria Vigenser started with a childhood affinity for opera, but found rural folk festivals in her teens and never looked back. Celebrated for a seemingly effortless lyrical dexterity and foot-stomping sense of rhythm, she performs with a conviction that tugs at heartstrings. Though a 21st-century wordsmith. she has a deep love for traditional song from many cultures, rooted in her childhood kapahaka (Maori) and later introduction to Celtic traditional song. It wasn’t until her collaboration with Lindsay that she threw off the cables and dirt of her beloved backstage world and truly stepped up to the mic. Having relocated to Australia to follow her muse, she’s now most often spotted wandering around with a fishing rod in the NSW sun, singing strange things, without any shoes on.

Lindsay Martin

Hailing from the Riverina of NSW, Lindsay Martin is best known for his particularly sensitive and unique violin accompaniment and work as a recording engineer/producer. Though classically trained from the age of seven, he has developed an uncanny ability to make his instruments sing in any genre. As an acclaimed career musician since his teens, he has many strings to his bow and many projects to his name: He’s also a multi-instrumentalist, former closet vocalist, trout hunter, unintentional hair model and medieval archer. Though recognised widely as an excellent instrumentalist, his songwriting/arrangement and vocal ability never had an outlet until We Mavericks was born. When he’s not playing, you’re most likely to find him at home making bread, mixing tracks or concocting something delicious over a fire.

Jeanne Marie

Jeanne Marie is a talented young musician who lives and breathes music. Born and raised in Surrey, England, she was drawn to music from a very young age, appreciating melodies, lyrics, and rhythms of various genres, from classical to rock and everything in between.

At the tender age of 7, she won first prize in the singers’ category (Music of the twentieth century) in the international “Great Composers Competition”.

Jeanne Marie was awarded two music scholarships for secondary schools and sings in the National Youth Choir of Great Britain.

She was also in the Top 30 finalist for Young Songwriter Competition 2023 UK/Ireland.

As she grew older, she began to explore the world of music more deeply, and this passion for music only intensified, leading to an insatiable desire to learn more and create original music. Jeanne Marie's unique voice has a rich, captivating sound that is both haunting and uplifting.

With Jeanne Marie's original music, the lyrics, often inspired by personal experiences, tell stories that are relatable, and speaks to the heart. Her music is not just about entertainment, but also about making an impact in the world. Jeanne Marie believes that music can heal, inspire, and bring people together. Through her music, listeners can expect to be taken on a journey, experiencing a range of emotions, and coming out feeling both moved and empowered.

As Jeanne Marie continues to grow and evolve as a musician, she remains committed to sharing her love for music with the world, one song at a time.