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We are

Bicycle repair

man

acoustic duo based in Devon, England

Vocals, Mandolin / Matthew Warren
Vocals, Guitar / James Spencer

 We Do Not Mend Bicycles.

Only Broken Hearts…

From Metallica to Mumford and Steve Earle to the Stereophics, no one is safe from our quirky folk style of covers. Throw some original and traditional songs into the mix and you’ve got a Bicycle Repair Man set. James and Matthew combine close vocal harmonies with mandolin melodies, rhythmic guitar work and intricate tenor riffs in an attempt to deliver a two man wall of sound.

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My Instagram has just become dogs so let’s continue that trend. Here I am aged 3 with ma best pals Hubie & Spike back in the Wootton Bassett days. Music wise got some festival announcements coming soon. But this is obviously more importan
Flint takes a moment to contemplate his life choices amid a gruelling weekend of sport. Tentatively entitled “That’s Ma Guinness, Flint” which as a joke might word read aloud to fans of folk music. #yorkiesofinstagram #dog #pubdog
Don’t sit in Bella’s seat. She always knows. #PubDog #Devon #Local #Boozer #Rubadubdub #ThatsEnoughHashtags
Still one of my favourite images from another full year of gigs with Mr Spencer. Ended up playing in many new places & 2020 looks set to be the same; some more exciting opportunities are coming our way to reward our efforts over the last 5(!) yea
Searching for answers from above. As ever they were in fact to be found at the bar. Fantastic night of “work” at The White Thorn Inn down at Shaugh Prior on Saturday to celebrate my 30th lap round the flaming orb of death in the sky. Wha
Back for our weekly pilgrimage to Hayle which is a new favourite place for sure. 3 miles of almost deserted beach just a few miles from the bustle of St Ives. #gig #bicyclerepairman #livemusic #cornwall #hayle #beach #sunset
From a few weeks back. Even when I don’t really know who’s playing because I’m out of touch & old n cranky... festivals make me happy. Second year playing Oceanfest & it was a great craic. They shouldn’t have let us n
Some sea air before tonight’s gig. Welcombe Bay which may be in Cornwall or may be Devon I couldn’t tell you which. Nice though innit. #Devon #Cornwall #AcrossTheBorder #Gig #Beach #etc
Here’s one unfiltered not that great picture from the last few weeks. Lots has happened but my phone doesn’t often leave my pocket to capture it. St Ives trips (where this was taken) playing Oceanfest & a zip up to Twickenham to watch
Who wore it better? Yes I’m drinking a pint through a straw from my pocket. It’s called innovation. #pocketpint #pub #thatchershaze #doggo #summer #hat
Pizza pints & songs with friends old & new down in stormy Hope Cove last night. Cheers to Toby & all the gang at @thecovedevon for making us feel so welcome. We hope to be back soon! #gig #southdevon #bicyclerepairman #livemusic #theco