There are only so many songs that you can fit into a one hour or so Fringe format, so that always means choosing carefully what songs are on the set list. If you want a show that pays tribute in music and words, a show by two talented performers who genuinely love this music, but do it in their own way whilst staying true to the original songs and somehow capturing a little bit of their original magic, then this show is for you.ĭan and Pete have performed their tribute to the music of Simon & Garfunkel across the UK and Europe and as far as the USA and Australia, and the reception is always the same – appreciative applause at how well they not only sing these songs, but somehow manage to take many people in the audience back in time to that wonder of hearing them for the first time and along the way re-capturing so many happy memories for people. This duo are not Simon & Garfunkel, they know that and we know that, but over the years I think as many people now come to their shows to hear them perform as do those who want to just hear some of these iconic songs.

The show is by Bookends (aka Pete Richards & Dan Haynes) and if you are looking for a couple of people dressed up to look like your musical icons and trying to imitate their sounds then you have the wrong show as Pete and Dan have quite rightly always refused to perform like that. Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years makes an ever popular return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe at theSpace Symposium Hall and, as usual, this show is bringing in fans old and new to this unique performance and tribute to the songs of Simon & Garfunkel.

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