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Coming to The Musician in June 2022
Wed 1st Jun 2022
CLOSED
Thu 2nd Jun 2022
Pete Morton
£8.00adv £10.00door
Doors 7:30pm
Pete Morton began his musical journey after he came across a Buffy St Marie record. It was from that moment on he decided to become a folk singer. Discovering the songs of the early sixties protest movement, it inspired him to write and take his songs into folk clubs and beyond.
For thirty years, Pete has been performing to audiences all over the world. Throughout that time he has been regarded as one the best on the contemporary roots music scene. His latest album 'A Golden Thread' has received rave reviews with eight newly self penned songs, a Pete Seeger classic 'Oh Had I A Golden Thread', and versions of the traditional gems, 'Barbry Allen' and 'The Farmers Boy'.
Often referred to as an old time troubadour he has a compelling stage presence and approachable style that delivers an unruly mix of humanism, politics, love, social commentary and humour all wrapping its way around the folk tradition.
For thirty years, Pete has been performing to audiences all over the world. Throughout that time he has been regarded as one the best on the contemporary roots music scene. His latest album 'A Golden Thread' has received rave reviews with eight newly self penned songs, a Pete Seeger classic 'Oh Had I A Golden Thread', and versions of the traditional gems, 'Barbry Allen' and 'The Farmers Boy'.
Often referred to as an old time troubadour he has a compelling stage presence and approachable style that delivers an unruly mix of humanism, politics, love, social commentary and humour all wrapping its way around the folk tradition.
Fri 3rd Jun 2022
CLOSED
Sat 4th Jun 2022
NitroVille
Hard-driving high-energy Southern rock
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus Liberty Slaves
Doors 8:00pm
Nitroville was founded by vocalist, Tola Lamont and guitarist, Kurt Michael. In 2016, Nitroville released their album ‘Cheating The Hangman’ with Scandinavia’s biggest rock & metal label, Mighty Music/SPV. Nitroville quickly drew the attention of the international press which commented on the band’s rock solid musicianship and song writing, powerful vocals of front woman Tola Lamont and lead guitarist, Kurt Michael’s heavy grooving guitar riffing.
Nitroville’s American sound and production evokes road movie images of the darker kind. The songs are relentless and raw, at times menacing and paranoid, as much as poetic, big and spacious, delivered with a wall of classic Marshall amp sound.
‘Cheating The Hangman’, garnered positive coverage in Rock music’s biggest international publications from UK’s own Classic Rock and Fireworks, to Germany’s Metal Hammer and Rock It, Finland’s Inferno and Denmark’s Metalized. A prominent reviewer from Canada’s leading rock magazine, Sleaze Roxx, considered Nitroville's "Cheating the Hangman" as his favourite album of the year - 2016.
Metal Hammer describes Nitroville as: “Pure high-energy-rock with punchy riffs, intricate cowboy guitar, hard-driving high speed tunes and matching big balls”.
Classic Rock Magazine, UK: “It burns brighter than a NASCAR pit lane fire”.
Nitroville’s American sound and production evokes road movie images of the darker kind. The songs are relentless and raw, at times menacing and paranoid, as much as poetic, big and spacious, delivered with a wall of classic Marshall amp sound.
‘Cheating The Hangman’, garnered positive coverage in Rock music’s biggest international publications from UK’s own Classic Rock and Fireworks, to Germany’s Metal Hammer and Rock It, Finland’s Inferno and Denmark’s Metalized. A prominent reviewer from Canada’s leading rock magazine, Sleaze Roxx, considered Nitroville's "Cheating the Hangman" as his favourite album of the year - 2016.
Metal Hammer describes Nitroville as: “Pure high-energy-rock with punchy riffs, intricate cowboy guitar, hard-driving high speed tunes and matching big balls”.
Classic Rock Magazine, UK: “It burns brighter than a NASCAR pit lane fire”.
Sun 5th Jun 2022
Andy Griffiths
New Album Launch Gig
£5.00adv
plus Damon Gibbons & Helen Battlefield
Doors 7:30pm
Local scene stalwart Andy Griffiths returns to launch his first new material in five years, and he’s made two albums. Come and check out one of the Midlands’ best kept musical secrets”
Mon 6th Jun 2022
CLOSED
Tue 7th Jun 2022
Suzie Ungerleider
£12.00adv £14.00door
Doors 7:30pm - 10:30pm
A very welcome back to Canadian singer-songwriter formerly known as Oh Susanna.
Suzie is multi award winning artiste
2 Juno Nominations for Best Roots and Traditional Album
Genie Award for Best Original Song
Canadian Folk Music Award for Best Songwriter
4 Canadian Folk Music Award nominations
Following the release of her acclaimed album ‘My Name is Suzie Ungerleider’, three-time Canadian Juno Award nominee Suzie Ungerleider has announced a string of 2022 UK shows in an extension to her North American tour. Beginning on 1st June at London’s The Water Rats, the tour marks Suzie’s first performances in the UK of her new music.
Sharing her excitement towards a much-anticipated return to UK audiences, Suzie said: “To come play live in the UK again and to share new songs, as well as old favourites, makes me very happy. I’ve always felt a special connection with the folks in the United Kingdom with their appreciation of dark humour, stories, and love of language.”
Met with critical acclaim and earning Suzie her third Juno Award nomination, ‘My Name is Suzie Ungerleider’ is the first album since the artist formerly known as Oh Susanna announced that she would now record and perform under her birth name.
“Thoughtful lyricism, the sound of a woman confident in her artistic path”
- The Arts Desk
Bursting with trademark evocative melodies and trenchant lyrics, it's the tenth solo studio album by the American-born, Canadian-raised artist revered for such landmark records as Johnstown, Sleepy Little Sailor and A Girl in Teen City. The decision to say “so long” to her long-time moniker Oh Susanna represents her recognition that the “exciting, dark, funny, charming” character that she thought was Oh Susanna was actually Suzie Ungerleider all along. “So here I am, leaving behind the trappings of a persona that gave me the courage to climb up onstage and reveal what is in my heart,” she reflects. “It once protected me, but I need to take it off so I can be all of who I am.”
Suzie is multi award winning artiste
2 Juno Nominations for Best Roots and Traditional Album
Genie Award for Best Original Song
Canadian Folk Music Award for Best Songwriter
4 Canadian Folk Music Award nominations
Following the release of her acclaimed album ‘My Name is Suzie Ungerleider’, three-time Canadian Juno Award nominee Suzie Ungerleider has announced a string of 2022 UK shows in an extension to her North American tour. Beginning on 1st June at London’s The Water Rats, the tour marks Suzie’s first performances in the UK of her new music.
Sharing her excitement towards a much-anticipated return to UK audiences, Suzie said: “To come play live in the UK again and to share new songs, as well as old favourites, makes me very happy. I’ve always felt a special connection with the folks in the United Kingdom with their appreciation of dark humour, stories, and love of language.”
Met with critical acclaim and earning Suzie her third Juno Award nomination, ‘My Name is Suzie Ungerleider’ is the first album since the artist formerly known as Oh Susanna announced that she would now record and perform under her birth name.
“Thoughtful lyricism, the sound of a woman confident in her artistic path”
- The Arts Desk
Bursting with trademark evocative melodies and trenchant lyrics, it's the tenth solo studio album by the American-born, Canadian-raised artist revered for such landmark records as Johnstown, Sleepy Little Sailor and A Girl in Teen City. The decision to say “so long” to her long-time moniker Oh Susanna represents her recognition that the “exciting, dark, funny, charming” character that she thought was Oh Susanna was actually Suzie Ungerleider all along. “So here I am, leaving behind the trappings of a persona that gave me the courage to climb up onstage and reveal what is in my heart,” she reflects. “It once protected me, but I need to take it off so I can be all of who I am.”
Wed 8th Jun 2022
Hot Club Quartet
£6.50adv £8.00door
Doors 7:30pm
Gary Reader's love of "gypsy" jazz began during his time spent living in France, where the genre has evolved over the years and is still as relevant as ever. Gary has performed with a variety of artists on national and local levels.
Arthur Tyers, Curtis Billingham and Mike Sole were formerly in The Gadjos as well as many other Gypsy and Jazz projects over the last decade and are known as some of the most authentic and upbeat proponents of the style.
Expect a fun evening of Django meets Bechet with virtuosic solos and infectious, pounding swing rhythms.
Gary Reader - Saxophone (soprano & tenor)
Arthur Tyers - Lead Guitar
Curtis Billingham - Rhythm Guitar
Mike Sole - Double Bass
Arthur Tyers, Curtis Billingham and Mike Sole were formerly in The Gadjos as well as many other Gypsy and Jazz projects over the last decade and are known as some of the most authentic and upbeat proponents of the style.
Expect a fun evening of Django meets Bechet with virtuosic solos and infectious, pounding swing rhythms.
Gary Reader - Saxophone (soprano & tenor)
Arthur Tyers - Lead Guitar
Curtis Billingham - Rhythm Guitar
Mike Sole - Double Bass
Thu 9th Jun 2022
Hugh Pascall
£12.00adv £5 NUS
Doors 7:30pm
Hugh Pascall is an award-winning trumpet and flugel player and composer. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London and at the Paris Conservatoire. His 12 year professional career has taken him around the world, working with a great variety of artists and productions.
With wide and far-reaching influences from bebop to electronica, his sound is characterised by bold creativity of harmony and language, a rich tone and a melodic line. Exploring the music of post-bop inspirations such as Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw and Tom Harrell, alongside his own compositions and interpretations of tunes in the classic jazz tradition,
His eclectic career has included work with a huge variety of artists. He is currently performing with New York’s The Last Poets, has recently collaborated with Max Cooper and recorded for Jodie Abacus. He’s featured as a soloist on two albums for The Birmingham Jazz Orchestra, toured with Dave Ferris’ 2018 album Alphabets and featured in the trumpet section of the E17 Large Ensemble for the last 7 years, while regularly performing at festivals and venues across the country as a sideman for numerous projects.
He is a member of the Jazz House (Nottinghamshire) Ltd Board and music programmer for the Live at the Libraries monthly gigs that are jointly promoted by Jazz Steps and Inpsire.
With wide and far-reaching influences from bebop to electronica, his sound is characterised by bold creativity of harmony and language, a rich tone and a melodic line. Exploring the music of post-bop inspirations such as Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw and Tom Harrell, alongside his own compositions and interpretations of tunes in the classic jazz tradition,
His eclectic career has included work with a huge variety of artists. He is currently performing with New York’s The Last Poets, has recently collaborated with Max Cooper and recorded for Jodie Abacus. He’s featured as a soloist on two albums for The Birmingham Jazz Orchestra, toured with Dave Ferris’ 2018 album Alphabets and featured in the trumpet section of the E17 Large Ensemble for the last 7 years, while regularly performing at festivals and venues across the country as a sideman for numerous projects.
He is a member of the Jazz House (Nottinghamshire) Ltd Board and music programmer for the Live at the Libraries monthly gigs that are jointly promoted by Jazz Steps and Inpsire.
Fri 10th Jun 2022
James Maddock
£16.50
plus Freddie Stevenson
Doors 7:30pm
James Maddock is a New York City based, British-born singer-songwriter with a raw, soulful voice; a storyteller's sense of narrative; and the ability to blur the lines between folk, classic pop, and rock.
Originally from Leicester, he spent 10 years in London where he sang and played with various bands, ultimately fronting the Columbia Records band Wood, whose debut ‘Songs From Stamford Hill’ was featured prominently on TV shows such as “Dawson’s Creek”. The single ‘Stay You’ released from that album was Johnnie Walker’s record of the week on Radio 2 ‘drive time’ and can still be heard frequently on U.K. radio.
James moved from London to New York City in 2003 and has performed with Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nile, Aaron Comess (Spin Doctors) and David Immergluck (Counting Crows). According to radio legend Vin Scelsa, Maddock's "heartbreakingly beautiful and exquisitely crafted" music "touches the soul."
Originally from Leicester, he spent 10 years in London where he sang and played with various bands, ultimately fronting the Columbia Records band Wood, whose debut ‘Songs From Stamford Hill’ was featured prominently on TV shows such as “Dawson’s Creek”. The single ‘Stay You’ released from that album was Johnnie Walker’s record of the week on Radio 2 ‘drive time’ and can still be heard frequently on U.K. radio.
James moved from London to New York City in 2003 and has performed with Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nile, Aaron Comess (Spin Doctors) and David Immergluck (Counting Crows). According to radio legend Vin Scelsa, Maddock's "heartbreakingly beautiful and exquisitely crafted" music "touches the soul."
Sat 11th Jun 2022
Faux Fighters UK
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm
After spending years of playing drums for numerous bands and recording sessions, Ben Rudge decided to take the leap of faith and doing exactly what Dave Grohl did, switching the kit for guitar and taking centre stage. A few months of recording 4 or 5 Foo Fighters songs on his own and he finally decided to try and put together the best Foo Fighters tribute he could. Calling on long term friends Liam Slattery & Russ Millard the journey began, quickly adding drummer Kris Perrin & 3rd guitarist Paul Beddow the line up rehearsed for a few months before deciding to add the final layer of Ben Selleck on keys who finally completed the full live FOO FIGHTERS UK LINE UP.
Sun 12th Jun 2022
Sarah Hinds
£5.00adv £7.00door
plus Becky Edwards, Autumn Dawn Leader and Kevin Hewick
Doors 1:00pm - 4:30pm
A wonderful afternoon of fine and creative singer songwriters
Sun 12th Jun 2022
Steve Tilston
50th Anniversary Show
£13.00adv £15.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Steve Tilston, the hugely talented award-winning performer presents an intimate evening of music, featuring unique arrangements of popular folksongs alongside his own critically acclaimed material.Perhaps best known for his song-writing prowess, Steve is also a blinding, dazzling guitarist with a style echoing the elaborate rhythmic “folk baroque” of Bert Jansch and Davy Graham, but also drawing from classical, roots and the tradition to create a stylethat is typicallyTilston.“
...great stuff...great fun, wonderful playing and top songs, what more do you want from an evening.” Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
“A great narrator on top form.” **** The Observer “
...a fine and thoughtful songwriter and singer and a remarkable guitarist.” **** the guardian
“...songs of great heart, delivered with authority and instrumental panache.” **** The Scotsman
...great stuff...great fun, wonderful playing and top songs, what more do you want from an evening.” Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
“A great narrator on top form.” **** The Observer “
...a fine and thoughtful songwriter and singer and a remarkable guitarist.” **** the guardian
“...songs of great heart, delivered with authority and instrumental panache.” **** The Scotsman
Mon 13th Jun 2022
Good Habits and Ceitidh Mac
Alt-folk artists Ceitidh Mac and Good Habits, join forces for a double bill.
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm
In the coming together of acclaimed alt-folk artists ‘Ceitidh Mac’ and ‘Good Habits’, both acts feature singer-cellists amongst unlikely instrumental combinations (vibraphone and accordion). With the reflective songwriting and defined folk-fusion sounds, they each explore their uncharted instrumental territories in two totally unique ways.
Described as “engagingly clear across a rich variety of styles” (Songlines), Good Habits are a UK alt-folk duo, telling stories and turning heads across the globe. Composed of singer-cellist Bonnie Schwarz and accordionist Pete Shaw, the duo create folk-ish musical tales, with captivating lyrics married with their unique brand of brisk instrumental virtuosity.
A Welsh-born Tynesider, Ceitidh Mac is a Newcastle-based alt-folk cellist/singer with a progressive twist to her music. Ceitidh is pronounced Katie, spelt the Gaelic way. Think Ceitidh with a T.
Her live show is an innovative take on traditional and alternative folk songs, sitting alongside her own original material which explores topics ranging from illuminating everyday experiences to subjects of her deeper self-reflection.
Described as “engagingly clear across a rich variety of styles” (Songlines), Good Habits are a UK alt-folk duo, telling stories and turning heads across the globe. Composed of singer-cellist Bonnie Schwarz and accordionist Pete Shaw, the duo create folk-ish musical tales, with captivating lyrics married with their unique brand of brisk instrumental virtuosity.
A Welsh-born Tynesider, Ceitidh Mac is a Newcastle-based alt-folk cellist/singer with a progressive twist to her music. Ceitidh is pronounced Katie, spelt the Gaelic way. Think Ceitidh with a T.
Her live show is an innovative take on traditional and alternative folk songs, sitting alongside her own original material which explores topics ranging from illuminating everyday experiences to subjects of her deeper self-reflection.
Tue 14th Jun 2022
Paul Sartin
£12.00adv £15.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Paul Sartin’s new solo show embraces the many strands of his career to date, drawing on his family heritage and featuring songs and tunes local to his Hampshire home.
With an international career spanning 35 years, as a singer, oboist, violinist, composer and arranger, Paul performs and records extensively with Belshazzar’s Feast, Faustus, Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings, and with multi-award-winning big band Bellowhead.
Director of the Andover Museum Loft Singers, his book of community arrangements of folk songs is published by Faber Music. Paul has been the recipient of a BASCA nomination and the English Folk Dance and Song Society’s 75th anniversary award.
Having gained an MMus with Distinction from the University of Newcastle for his work on the life & music of Edith Sartin, he continues to investigate the legacy of over 100 songs collected from female members of his family.
‘Nobody does misery like Paul Sartin’. (The Guardian)
‘Paul is a naturally entertaining raconteur, as well as being an exceptional singer and musician’.
(Oxford Mail)
With an international career spanning 35 years, as a singer, oboist, violinist, composer and arranger, Paul performs and records extensively with Belshazzar’s Feast, Faustus, Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings, and with multi-award-winning big band Bellowhead.
Director of the Andover Museum Loft Singers, his book of community arrangements of folk songs is published by Faber Music. Paul has been the recipient of a BASCA nomination and the English Folk Dance and Song Society’s 75th anniversary award.
Having gained an MMus with Distinction from the University of Newcastle for his work on the life & music of Edith Sartin, he continues to investigate the legacy of over 100 songs collected from female members of his family.
‘Nobody does misery like Paul Sartin’. (The Guardian)
‘Paul is a naturally entertaining raconteur, as well as being an exceptional singer and musician’.
(Oxford Mail)
Wed 15th Jun 2022
CLOSED
Thu 16th Jun 2022
Sally Barker - Joni, Sandy, & Me
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Veteran folk-blues singer/songwriter SALLY BARKER became Tom Jones’ finalist on The Voice UK 2014 after reducing her mentor, and many at home, to tears with her performances. Sally has supported Sir Tom, Bob Dylan and Robert Plant amongst others during 30+ years as a fiercely independent artist.
In this show ‘Joni, Sandy & Me’ Sally is delighted to bring some of the songs of both Joni Mitchell and Sandy Denny to the stage to explore the singer/songwriter legacy that was forged in the ’60s and ’70s.
Founding member of revered fem-folksters The Poozies and folk-rock’s reformed Fotheringay (now re-named The Sandy Denny Project), Sally takes time out from new indie-folk trio IOTA (and duo work with Vicki Genfan and Anna Ryder) to perform classics by Joni and Sandy alongside her own songs.
Sally’s forthcoming solo ep ‘Ever Been to Nashville ?’ is due in 2022.
“Sally changes the atmosphere in a room when she sings” (DJ Chris Evans).
In this show ‘Joni, Sandy & Me’ Sally is delighted to bring some of the songs of both Joni Mitchell and Sandy Denny to the stage to explore the singer/songwriter legacy that was forged in the ’60s and ’70s.
Founding member of revered fem-folksters The Poozies and folk-rock’s reformed Fotheringay (now re-named The Sandy Denny Project), Sally takes time out from new indie-folk trio IOTA (and duo work with Vicki Genfan and Anna Ryder) to perform classics by Joni and Sandy alongside her own songs.
Sally’s forthcoming solo ep ‘Ever Been to Nashville ?’ is due in 2022.
“Sally changes the atmosphere in a room when she sings” (DJ Chris Evans).
Fri 17th Jun 2022
John Lennon Tribute UK
Full Band Show
£11.00adv
Doors 7:30pm
John Lennon Tribute UK's show 'Lennon Retrospective' aims to take the audience on a journey through John Lennon's best loved songs starting with his solo work and culminating in the early Beatles classics. The band put on a two-hour, fully-costumed show covering Lennon’s best-known solo work as well as classic Lennon-penned Beatles songs.
The band is fronted by Lennon look-and-sound-alike Gaz Keenan. Gaz appeared on ITV's 'The Big Audition' in October 2018 winning through the auditions as the best John Lennon to secure a job with one of the UK's top Beatles tribute bands. Gaz faithfully recreates John’s soulful voice and passionate guitar as well as his mannerisms and, of course, his caustic wit!
Gaz has put together a professional band of musicians with many years of experience playing theatre venues in other leading tribute acts, and the Lennon Retrospective has been created to deliver wide appeal as well as a highly authentic Lennon/Beatles experience.
The band is fronted by Lennon look-and-sound-alike Gaz Keenan. Gaz appeared on ITV's 'The Big Audition' in October 2018 winning through the auditions as the best John Lennon to secure a job with one of the UK's top Beatles tribute bands. Gaz faithfully recreates John’s soulful voice and passionate guitar as well as his mannerisms and, of course, his caustic wit!
Gaz has put together a professional band of musicians with many years of experience playing theatre venues in other leading tribute acts, and the Lennon Retrospective has been created to deliver wide appeal as well as a highly authentic Lennon/Beatles experience.
Sat 18th Jun 2022
CLOSED
Sun 19th Jun 2022
Multimorph
£5.00adv
plus Moon Under Water
Doors 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Multimorph, Maureen Anderson's (sax and flute) psychedelic space-rock and poetry outfit featuring Jim Tetlow on cajon, Kevin Hewick on guitar,Harley on Tennor Sax, Daron Bhacstair on bass, Helena McCleod on vocals, Alan Freeman on moog and Alan Flanders on drums.
Review 2019: "This was a solstice experience, a somewhat Druidical expression of the psychedelic seventies, Multimorph poured out colourful showers of sound with their orchestral levels of musicianship."
Plus Special Guests
Roger Pugh
Clouds by L'ku
Earth Beats
Review 2019: "This was a solstice experience, a somewhat Druidical expression of the psychedelic seventies, Multimorph poured out colourful showers of sound with their orchestral levels of musicianship."
Plus Special Guests
Roger Pugh
Clouds by L'ku
Earth Beats
Sun 19th Jun 2022
Hannah Brine
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus Paul Handyside and Emi Grover
Doors 7:30pm
Join Hannah Brine for an intimate evening of beautifully crafted original songs.
Hannah started songwriting in her early teens, and has been likened to artists such as Joni Mitchell, Sara Bareilles and Rumer.Four of her singles – ‘Circles’, ‘Look Good in Blue,’ ‘Porcelain’ and more recently ‘When You Know You Know’ – have all been BBC Radio Leicester Introducing Tracks of the Week. She has supported award-winning Irish folk group Blazin’ Fiddles, as well as sold-out shows in London, where she is currently based. Hannah’s career as a singer has seen her perform with Gary Barlow on Strictly Come Dancing, the Royal Variety Show and the Olivier Awards,as well as perform at the Americana Awards, singing backing vocals for Danni Nicholls.
Hannah has written with no. 1 selling writers both in the UK and in Nashville and her songs feature on new British radio soap opera Greenborne, starring John Altman (Eastenders’ Nasty Nick Cotton). She can also be found composing for choirs, with 'Ray of Sunlight’ recently performed by the London Symphony Orchestra’s Discovery Youth Choir.
“That was so beautiful. Completely hypnotising - I feel like I want to have you by my side every night singing softly and everything will be OK.” Geeta Pendse, The A Word, BBC
Originally from Leicester, Hannah is looking forward to making her Musician debut.
Photo by Eleanor Whibley
Hannah started songwriting in her early teens, and has been likened to artists such as Joni Mitchell, Sara Bareilles and Rumer.Four of her singles – ‘Circles’, ‘Look Good in Blue,’ ‘Porcelain’ and more recently ‘When You Know You Know’ – have all been BBC Radio Leicester Introducing Tracks of the Week. She has supported award-winning Irish folk group Blazin’ Fiddles, as well as sold-out shows in London, where she is currently based. Hannah’s career as a singer has seen her perform with Gary Barlow on Strictly Come Dancing, the Royal Variety Show and the Olivier Awards,as well as perform at the Americana Awards, singing backing vocals for Danni Nicholls.
Hannah has written with no. 1 selling writers both in the UK and in Nashville and her songs feature on new British radio soap opera Greenborne, starring John Altman (Eastenders’ Nasty Nick Cotton). She can also be found composing for choirs, with 'Ray of Sunlight’ recently performed by the London Symphony Orchestra’s Discovery Youth Choir.
“That was so beautiful. Completely hypnotising - I feel like I want to have you by my side every night singing softly and everything will be OK.” Geeta Pendse, The A Word, BBC
Originally from Leicester, Hannah is looking forward to making her Musician debut.
Photo by Eleanor Whibley
Mon 20th Jun 2022
CLOSED
Tue 21st Jun 2022
Sarah Potenza
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus David Robert King
Doors 7:30pm
"I work for me," Sarah Potenza declares at the beginning of Road to Rome, kicking off her second solo album - a record of self-empowered R&B, swaggering soul, and contemporary Blues - with her own declaration of independence.
Filled with messages of self-worth, determination, and drive, Road to Rome shines new light on a songwriter whose career already includes multiple albums as front-woman of Sarah and the Tall Boys, a game-changing appearance singing in front of 12 million people on The Voice, and an acclaimed solo debut titled Monster.
And just who is Sarah Potenza? She's a songwriter. A bold, brassy singer. A businesswoman. A proud, loud-mouthed Italian-American from Providence, Rhode Island, with roots in Nashville. Road to Rome spells it all out. Recorded with a female-heavy cast of collaborators, the album isn't just her own story. It's the story of all artists - particularly women, who remain the minority within the male-dominated music industry - refusing to let mainstream trends dilute their own artistic statements.
Filled with messages of self-worth, determination, and drive, Road to Rome shines new light on a songwriter whose career already includes multiple albums as front-woman of Sarah and the Tall Boys, a game-changing appearance singing in front of 12 million people on The Voice, and an acclaimed solo debut titled Monster.
And just who is Sarah Potenza? She's a songwriter. A bold, brassy singer. A businesswoman. A proud, loud-mouthed Italian-American from Providence, Rhode Island, with roots in Nashville. Road to Rome spells it all out. Recorded with a female-heavy cast of collaborators, the album isn't just her own story. It's the story of all artists - particularly women, who remain the minority within the male-dominated music industry - refusing to let mainstream trends dilute their own artistic statements.
Wed 22nd Jun 2022
CLOSED
Thu 23rd Jun 2022
Project Blackbird
GIG HAS NOW MOVED TO 25 AUGUST
£8.00adv £10.00door
plus Dan Britton
Doors 7:00pm
A member of Project Blackbird has unfortunately contracted co-vid as such we have moved the date to Thurs 25 Aug. We wish them well.
We hope that you can still make the date.
For ticket holders do please keep hold of your tickets as they will be valid for the gig when it is confirmed even those from December. They are still VALID. We do have a list of folks who have bought so please do not worry if you have lost your tickets.
If you are unable to attend please request a refund from point of sale. Be well folks.
"‘If This Is The End‘ is a multilayered gem of tremendous complexity, but always coherent and never less than compelling. Project Blackbird have crafted an intelligent, thought-provoking album that will linger long in your memory....utterly beguiling" Andrew R Houghton, GIGsoup, March 7th 2021
The UK-based Project Blackbird’s four core members are vocalist Ming Nagel (originally from the USA), guitarist Alan Roberts, multi-instrumentalist Jamie Varley, and multi-instrumentalist Jon Read, former trumpet player for The Specials. This “extraordinary” band, as BBC’s Tom Robinson has described them, offers an atmospheric and genre-fluid listening experience that draws equally upon intellect and emotion. “Imagine a party at Ronnie Scott’s,” one fan suggests, “where Sade, Björk, Jeff Beck, and David Byrne meet Portishead and then go for a late night curry to exchange ideas…sublime”.
We hope that you can still make the date.
For ticket holders do please keep hold of your tickets as they will be valid for the gig when it is confirmed even those from December. They are still VALID. We do have a list of folks who have bought so please do not worry if you have lost your tickets.
If you are unable to attend please request a refund from point of sale. Be well folks.
"‘If This Is The End‘ is a multilayered gem of tremendous complexity, but always coherent and never less than compelling. Project Blackbird have crafted an intelligent, thought-provoking album that will linger long in your memory....utterly beguiling" Andrew R Houghton, GIGsoup, March 7th 2021
The UK-based Project Blackbird’s four core members are vocalist Ming Nagel (originally from the USA), guitarist Alan Roberts, multi-instrumentalist Jamie Varley, and multi-instrumentalist Jon Read, former trumpet player for The Specials. This “extraordinary” band, as BBC’s Tom Robinson has described them, offers an atmospheric and genre-fluid listening experience that draws equally upon intellect and emotion. “Imagine a party at Ronnie Scott’s,” one fan suggests, “where Sade, Björk, Jeff Beck, and David Byrne meet Portishead and then go for a late night curry to exchange ideas…sublime”.
Fri 24th Jun 2022
CLOSED
Sat 25th Jun 2022
CLOSED
Sun 26th Jun 2022
Dirty Cello
£12.00adv £14.00door
Doors 8:00pm - 11:00pm
From Iceland to Italy, and all over the U.S., the San Francisco based Dirty Cello band brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues and bluegrass. Led by vivacious cross-over cellist, Rebecca Roudman, Dirty Cello is cello like you’ve never heard before. From down home blues with a wailing cello to virtuosic stompin’ bluegrass, Dirty Cello is a band that gets your heart thumping and your toes tapping!
"Dirty Cello’s music is all over the map: funky, carnival, romantic, sexy, tangled, electric, fiercely rhythmic, and textured, and only occasionally classical." Oakland Magazine
"A four-piece string ensemble that truly pushes the envelope and breaks the barriers, they blend blues, bluegrass and world music sounds with roots in the world of European classical music in a style that is unique and refreshing." Cloverdale Reveille
"The ensemble plays a range of eclectic tunes in ways you won’t hear anyone else dare to attempt." - Argus Courier
"Anyone who's been in an audience when the San Francisco Bay Area Dirty Cello takes the stage knows that something unique happens whenever cellist Rebecca Roudman and ensemble come face to face with living, breathing (and whooping and shouting) fans." - Strings Magazine
"Dirty Cello’s music is all over the map: funky, carnival, romantic, sexy, tangled, electric, fiercely rhythmic, and textured, and only occasionally classical." Oakland Magazine
"A four-piece string ensemble that truly pushes the envelope and breaks the barriers, they blend blues, bluegrass and world music sounds with roots in the world of European classical music in a style that is unique and refreshing." Cloverdale Reveille
"The ensemble plays a range of eclectic tunes in ways you won’t hear anyone else dare to attempt." - Argus Courier
"Anyone who's been in an audience when the San Francisco Bay Area Dirty Cello takes the stage knows that something unique happens whenever cellist Rebecca Roudman and ensemble come face to face with living, breathing (and whooping and shouting) fans." - Strings Magazine
Mon 27th Jun 2022
CLOSED
Tue 28th Jun 2022
Eliza Carthy Trio - with Saul Rose & David Delarre
7:30pm start (2 sets)
£15.00adv £18.00door
Doors 7:00pm
Eliza Carthy (MBE) is undoubtedly one of the most impressive and engaging performers of her generation. Twice nominated for the Mercury Prize and winner of innumerable other accolades over a 25-year career, Eliza has performed and recorded with a diverse array of artists including Paul Weller, Rufus and Martha Wainwright, Nick Cave, Patrick Wolf and Bob Neuwirth. More than most, Eliza Carthy has revitalised folk music and captured the most hardened of dissenters with intelligent, charismatic and boundary-crossing performances.
Saul Rose was a long-time member of Waterson:Carthy, winning two BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards with ‘Broken Ground’ and forming a duo with Eliza. He was nominated for the ‘Musician of The Year’ award in the 2010 BBC Folk Awards and during 2011 took the part of Songman in the West End play War Horse.
David Delarre is a musician, composer and music educator. Through his work with Eliza, David has performed at many high-profile venues across the UK and Europe. His theatre credits include The Globe’s production of ’The Two Noble Kinsman’ and the Tony Award winning Broadway musical ‘Hadestown’.
‘Conversations we’ve had before’ is the first album that Eliza, Saul and David have recorded as a trio and was released initially as a limited-edition CD in summer 2020. It features a selection of traditional songs and tunes that they have all played together, but never recorded.
Saul Rose was a long-time member of Waterson:Carthy, winning two BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards with ‘Broken Ground’ and forming a duo with Eliza. He was nominated for the ‘Musician of The Year’ award in the 2010 BBC Folk Awards and during 2011 took the part of Songman in the West End play War Horse.
David Delarre is a musician, composer and music educator. Through his work with Eliza, David has performed at many high-profile venues across the UK and Europe. His theatre credits include The Globe’s production of ’The Two Noble Kinsman’ and the Tony Award winning Broadway musical ‘Hadestown’.
‘Conversations we’ve had before’ is the first album that Eliza, Saul and David have recorded as a trio and was released initially as a limited-edition CD in summer 2020. It features a selection of traditional songs and tunes that they have all played together, but never recorded.
Wed 29th Jun 2022
The Redhill Valleys
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus Izzie Walsh
Doors 8:00pm
The Redhill Valleys is a four-piece Americana & Roots Rock group originally based out of Hamilton, Canada, where their grit and determination developed early on as an independent band. Somewhere between the rugged Northern landscapes and a resilient blue-collar steel town, band members Chelsea McWilliams (Bass/Vocals), Tim Allard (Lead Guitar/Vocals), Danielle Beaudin (Guitar/Vocals), and Matt Soliveri (Drums) found an undeniable chemistry and a shared passion for songwriting, and Rock and Roll.
Their exciting sound is an amalgam of Rock, Americana, and Alternative Country, with powerful, earthy harmonies, rootsy guitar licks, and timeless lyrics. This Canadian band is carving their own path with an edge towards driving the evolution and resurgence of Americana back into mainstream music, with influences from Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Neil Young, The Band, and Fleetwood Mac.
The Redhill Valleys emerged with a force onto the Canadian music scene in 2016 and have remained steadfast on the Indie path. They have since gained recognition nationwide, with notable awards and nominations in the respected Alternative Country genre, and as a band you do not want to miss.
Their exciting sound is an amalgam of Rock, Americana, and Alternative Country, with powerful, earthy harmonies, rootsy guitar licks, and timeless lyrics. This Canadian band is carving their own path with an edge towards driving the evolution and resurgence of Americana back into mainstream music, with influences from Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Neil Young, The Band, and Fleetwood Mac.
The Redhill Valleys emerged with a force onto the Canadian music scene in 2016 and have remained steadfast on the Indie path. They have since gained recognition nationwide, with notable awards and nominations in the respected Alternative Country genre, and as a band you do not want to miss.
Thu 30th Jun 2022
Also Eden
£10.00adv £12.00door
feat: Square Wild
Doors 7:30pm - 11:00pm
Also Eden are back after many line up changes plus after a stunning appearance at last years Danfest tonight features a mini tour before their visit to Prog For Peart. Frontman Huw Lloyd Jones and crew will deliver a great set.
You’ll never forget the first time you see or hear Square Wild. The young four piece from Manchester are a striking outfit, both visually and musically, each member of the band bringing their own disparate style into a mix that just, somehow, works.
Hard rock, psychodelia, funk, soul elements interweave into one genre defying whole that is uniquely their own.
https://squarewild.bandcamp.com/releases
You’ll never forget the first time you see or hear Square Wild. The young four piece from Manchester are a striking outfit, both visually and musically, each member of the band bringing their own disparate style into a mix that just, somehow, works.
Hard rock, psychodelia, funk, soul elements interweave into one genre defying whole that is uniquely their own.
https://squarewild.bandcamp.com/releases