Watching Dolphins

Watching Dolphins is a Wellington based folky duo featuring Nigel Parry (award winning singer / songwriter), performing with the lyrical violin of Ruth Prentice (Balkanistas).

"..Ruth’s melodic violin under-pinned Nigel’s finely crafted songs perfectly.." - The Balladeer

Winner of the People’s Choice Award at Wellyfest, Nigel’s music connects intimately with the ‘folk’ – people, their lives and struggles, their causes and stories, ties with the land, links with the past and hopes for the future. Nigel Parry has performed at small and large events, concerts and music venues, festivals and live on radio, and in France, Canada and the UK.

"Nigel Parry with his elegant, fluid style is a name to watch out for... a whole spectrum of emotion with Nigel particularly excelling in his ability to present each song as a story, his mellow vocal tone ideal..." Bright Young Folk.

Ruth Prentice is a classically trained violinist who has made her mark in a variety of groups around Wellington over several years, including with WOMAD People’s Choice and crowd favourite The Balkanistas.

Together they weave a melodic mix of originals and covers.