Compared to the Go-Betweens and the Beta Band, Stewart Lee favourites Candidate have been described by Q Magazine as ‘the bridge between lo-fi Americana and archaic Britfolk.’ Support comes from 'national treasure' (The Guardian) Steven Adams (The Broken Family Band)
Highly acclaimed artist, referred to as a “genius” and a “downtown ringleader” by The New Yorker, and as "one of New York’s more colorful band leaders for more than a decade.” by WNYC’s legendary DJ John Schaefer
TALENTBANQ presents... Australian singer-songwriter with an affinity for dark, moody compositions reflecting a depth of artistry that transcends geographical boundaries
One of the most exciting, virtuosic and entertaining young bands working on the British Folk scene... taking influence from Folk, Bluegrass, Country and Western Swing!
Fingerpicking country blues guitarist playing original compositions along with arrangements of jazz standards, old ragtime songs and other American roots music.
Polly Paulusma plays a stunning show of songs accompanied by Jon Thorne (Lamb, Yorkston Thorne Khan) on upright bass to celebrate the release of her latest album 'Wildfires'.
Drawing comparisons with Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch, Canadian artist Lynn Hansen is know for her hard-living style of music, mixing gritty ballads with driving roots-tinged guitar
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
"Bluegrass at heart, but pulling from a wide range of influences including swing, ragtime, jazz, and even a hint of contemporary perspective in the songwriting, they offer virtually unmatched energy and enthusiasm, underpinned by intelligent songs that don’t skimp on the infectiousness...” Saving Country Music
A sucker for folk, blues, rock and country music, Browning’s musical journey has taken him far and wide, across the UK and Europe and on to the United States
“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
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
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