Singer-songwriter whose sonic vision laces a penchant for classic ‘60s-‘70s artists such as Laura Nyro and Carole King with a contemporary art-pop edge.
Cici Zhu, known for her unique sound that fuses contemporary culture with the ancient Chinese instrument, the Guzheng – a string instrument dating back two thousand years.
Often compared to The Eagles, The Band, Bonnie Raitt as well as classic country acts like Dolly Parton and The Carter Family / "...a one-band Americana festival.” – Americana-UK
Two years on from each writing and performing a song in Paul McCartney’s childhood home as part of the National Trust’s Forthlin Sessions, the four acts reunite with sets of original music and Beatles covers! Featuring Dullan + Humm + Emily Theodora + Serena Itoo
Captivated from a young age by the guitar playing of Bert Jansch, Davy Graham and John Renbourn, Dariush Kanani has performed, studied and taught with some of the most influential figures in fingerstyle guitar.
“A harsh-lit mirror on life, regret and difficult decisions, these intense musical offerings combine with Musto’s penchant for a melodic hook, balancing the shadows with slithers of hope and light” Pitchfork
Folklore presents a double bill featuring ‘a rich sense of sonics, with those jazz flourishes building into something beautiful, but still abstract’ (Clash Magazine) from Sky Coloured + songwriter, guitarist and banjo player Hurley
Roots Americana based band from the South East of England, drawing on a huge melting pot of influences including country, gospel, blues, ballads, ragtime and jug band music
Fingerstyle guitarist and composer David Browne Murray has been actively involved in the music scene in Belfast since his return from Berklee College of Music in 2010.
Irish songwriter makes his Green Note debut... "Amongst the most vibrant, poignant, and authentic indie folk artists in New York City." - No Depression
Legendary songwriter with a "right hand worthy of Broonzy" ...Clapton, Keith Richards and the late John Renbourn all named him as an important early influence
A sound firmly rooted in Americana that fuses Country, Blues, Folk and Indie, with highly personal lyrics that explore the universals of the human condition
TALENTBANQ presents... Glaswegian singer-songwriter drawing on influences from artists such as Chelsea Cutler, Ben Howard, and Holly Humberstone... lyrically driven songs with strong, emotional melodies
TALENTBANQ presents... Americana singer-songwriter Emilia Quinn: a vibrant force in the realm of Americana music, crafting a distinct path within the genre's fabric
Stripped back acoustic set with diverse and intricate guitar melodies; poetic lyrics contrast day to day life and love with darker observations on the state of the world
TALENTBANQ presents... up and coming indie folk trio, delivering gorgeous three part harmonies accompanied by stunning intricate guitar parts and emotive lyricism
Trio with a sound that has been described as ’Tropical Jazz’, incorporating a blend of 60’s Jamaican jazz, Cuban inspired rhythms alongside the soul of Stax and twang of Bakersfield country
Fantastic double bill featuring Sam Brookes' new indie-rock outfit + "... that perfect line between pop and experimentation. They achieve a rare and colourful psychedelic minimalism that is strikingly engaging” from Mesadorm