From Durham to Dorsten: England meets Germany an exciting new acoustic duo! Gary Miller (England), renowned songwriter and co-founder, with his twin brother Glenn, of internationally acclaimed folk-rock outfit THE WHISKY PRIESTS has teamed up with accordeonist Ralf Weihrauch (Germany) (http://www.ralfweihrauch.de). The duo’s new CD album, recorded in Germany, was released internationally on Whippet Records (WPTCD21) in autumn 2005. The CD was accompanied by a promotional European Tour beginning at the end of September and running throughout October 2005. This CD comprises a selection of new songs by Gary Miller, some updated acoustic versions of "old hits" specially selected from The Whisky Priests' early catalogue, and a few North East of England traditional songs and tunes. Gary Miller's first full-scale professional recording and performing venture in 5 years is sure to be of great interest to old fans of the Whisky Priests aswell as those who missed the band first time round. It follows a self-imposed sabbatical from regular recording and live performance due to personal reasons (including a long period of illness). During this “rest” period he has still kept up an active role in music working successfully as a community musician and songwriter on a series of fascinating projects, and even a 9-month spell as a music agent working for the UK’s leading Folk, Blues & World music agency. Ralf Weihrauch is not only one of the finest accordion players in folk music today, but a great singer too, with a fine solo CD ‘Not The Bleeding Obvious1 to his credit aswell as a CD with his band ‘Crashandoh’. His second Solo Album "Hole in one" will be out during February