“Austin Stambaugh is the best flatpicking songwriter you’ve never heard of, and I’ll stand on Steve Earle’s coffee table in my Redwing boots and say it.” Folk singer Tim Easton
An evening of music with folk singer-songwriter, who's music is inspired by the weird and wonderful quirky stories in our world and her deep and curious imagination
With songs that explore life's murky corners and shadowy characters, de la Cour's music occupies the intersection between gothic Americana and dark, gritty folk.
Special singer-songwriter double bill featuring two outstanding talents from both sides of the pond... Mean Mary who has “the voice of a ragged Angel combined with the banjo playing of the Devil” + Rebecca Hollweg of whom Uncut said "Carole King couldn't have written a better pop song'"
Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, with a lyrical content demonstrating the writer’s acerbic wit and attention to detail and compounds his experience navigating modern society and fallen dreams
New Roots presents alt-folk band Paper Fence, merging jazz elements with the darker side of roots & country into their own atmospheric, cinematic sound.
Though they grew up half a world apart, multi-award-winning songwriters Catherine MacLellan (Prince Edward Island, Canada) and Lucy Farrell (Kent, England) connect through the quiet brilliance of their songcraft and the warm clarity of their delivery.
New Roots presents Louis Brennan with full band. ‘A master storyteller with a voice like rolling thunder’ (GQ Magazine) / 'life-affirming' Americana UK.
Celebrating the release of her beguiling self-titled debut album; containing tales of love, loss, hope, relationships and womanhood, the album is both an exorcism of torment and an invitation to feeling only what is good
Raised on American Roots music in East Tennessee, Daniel Kimbro is a multi GRAMMY-nominated musician with more than 20 years of experience performing, recording, and writing Roots music.
An innovative interpretation of American Old-Time tradition, blending roots material with fresh arrangements and original compositions.... “Beautiful old-time inspired music” Cerys Mathews, BBC 6Music
Gathering together four exceptional voices, Women Of Folk pays homage to the songs and repertoires of the very best women folk singers and singer-songwriters past and present - taking in Sandy Denny, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Melanie, Judy Collins, Carole King and many more.
Two talented artists share the stage in this intimate show and play from their latest joint album, part of an ongoing collaborative project between Irish musicians and historians
New Roots presents award-winning composer/ singer-songwriter Paul Mosley and friends. 'What a voice' Jools Holland / 'This is great modern folk writing' 4 stars R2 Magazine
“In a world where there’s no shortage of fine female singer-songwriters, make no mistake, de Ridder’s up there with the best of them” - Acoustic Magazine UK
A huge repertoire of self penned songs and music by their heroes - Tom Waits, Nina Simone, Bonnie Rait and the Jazz & Blues singers from the early 20th century, this show is an intimate window into the eclectic world of these two award winning musicians.
In this exciting double bill, an innovative singer-songwriter & astonishing guitar player shares the stage with a band that deftly balances Southern songwriting shine and nostalgia-fueled anthems
Singer-songwriter with a unique sound that marries storytelling with modern, introspective lyricism, drawing listeners into a space of reflection and serenity
Hank Wangford, the godfather of British alt-country, presents his bass combo - twin bass guitars drilling their way through sad songs of lost love, breakups and betrayal...
Heartbreak, joy and everything in-between... soulful voices, country beats, lightning mandolin, fiddle and banjo, virtuosic trumpet playing and three part harmonies galore!
A special tribute show featuring the songs of Derroll Adams with stories and anecdotes from those that knew him including Arlo Guthrie, Happy Traum, Wizz Jones and more
Award-winning bandleader, singer-songwriter, scriptwriter and filmmaker with a show to celebrate the release of the latest single from his forthcoming albumis
New Roots presents a night of rocking blues, rhythm & blues, rock’n’roll, country blues and more with hugely respected trio Tom Mansi & The Icebreakers - ‘..this is the stuff!!’ Phil Jupitus, BBC Radio 4 / BBC 6 Music
A folk/Americana band from Moseley Birmingham, renowned for their energetic and joyous live shows with a sound that “Fits in amongst peers like… Fleet Foxes, …Fairport Convention… Crosby Stills Nash and Young."
“…one of the strongest Americana recordings we’ve heard year to date.” Glide Magazine / "…crisp, modern, and listenable... a stunning work of country-folk…” The Bluegrass Situation
“Amazingly cinematic and gorgeously picturesque alt-country songs. An accomplished narrative that avoids maudlin melodrama and revels in an emotional weight that extends through the centuries.” — American Songwriter
New songs, borrowed songs, songs from the BRC canon, you'll get to hear the stories away from the edifice of a big band and be part of bringing the new album to life.
Critically acclaimed Australian band plays, with songs ranging from hard hitting social commentary to deeply personal musings, but each containing a unique turn of phrase, dark humour and an ever-present sense of romance
Singer-songwriter and fingerpicker extraordinaire, combines a style of songwriting influenced by Bob Dylan and Hank Williams Sr., with a guitar style inspired by Mississippi John Hurt and Doc Watson
Special 4-date residency! Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose genre-defying music blends indie rock, folk, and alt-pop with a dash of whimsical theatricality.
Special 4-date residency! Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose genre-defying music blends indie rock, folk, and alt-pop with a dash of whimsical theatricality.
“...a gritty, rootsy mélange full of sweeping licks, pumping bass lines and tasty harmonies, successfully blending a modern country twang with rollicking bluegrass.” – Steve Harvey, editor, Acoustic Magazine
Special 4-date residency! Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose genre-defying music blends indie rock, folk, and alt-pop with a dash of whimsical theatricality.
Special 4-date residency! Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose genre-defying music blends indie rock, folk, and alt-pop with a dash of whimsical theatricality.
Award-winning singer/songwriter Kirsten Adamson summons the same heart-stopping purity as Sandy Denny, by way of Emmylou Harris and Kate Bush... “I could listen to Adamson’s voice all day every day, it’s angelic” Maverick Magazine
“A sound that sits mid-point between the gospel soul of Aretha Franklin and the dirty blues of Fleetwood Mac - really something special”, The Blues Magazine
‘Holly brings masterful skills as a musician and composer, along with an engaging commitment to music’s rich tradition of accompanying social change. Go see her!’ Martyn Joseph