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LEWIS BARFOOT: Contemporary folk artist and singer-songwriter Lewis Barfoot returns to the UK for an 11 date solo tour this November. She writes mystic and majestic songs that stop you in your tracks and has been captivating audiences with her beautiful voice that “Melts the Hearts of Angels” according to Folk Radio UK.
Born in London and now based in her maternal home of Cork since 2019, Lewis seamlessly blends her dual heritage into her music. Her sound is marked by an uncomplicated loveliness, combining ethereal, evocative vocals with original compositions and reimagined traditional songs from Ireland and the British Isles. She is frequently compared to the likes of Kate Rusby, Sandy Denny, Eddie Reader and Maíre Brennan.
With two full-length albums, “Glenaphuca” and “HOME,” under her belt, Lewis is set to share music from both, along with tracks from her new EP “The Old Bog Road”. Accompanying herself on nylon string guitar, shruti box, and live vocal loops, she creates a rich, immersive soundscape an unforgettable live experience.
Lewis’s live show is a journey into the heart of contemporary folk music; her fearless and disarmingly honest lyrics, combined with her brilliant storytelling and magnetic stage presence, promise a show that will leave you blown apart—in the best possible way.
This will be her fifth UK tour. Prior to her solo work, Lewis sang in Irish with the London based folk ensemble Rún, playing at Glastonbury, The Union Chapel and UK folk festivals, releasing two EP’s with them Beidh Aonach Amárach and Seo is Siud.
‘The Old Bog Road” is due for release in October 2024.
‘A Terrific Debut’ (FATEA Magazine)
‘Balm For The Soul’ (Lillian Smith, RTÉ1)
‘Rather Splendid!’ (Mark Liveridge, BBC Radio Cambridge)
“Vocals to Melt The Hearts of Angels” (Folk Radio UK)
“What a beautiful, beautiful voice she has, just gorgeous!” (Eve Blair, BBC Radio Ulster)
“In addressing and bringing into the light the shameful treatment of women in Irish history and in affording voice for their emancipation and empowerment, Barfoot, might just be one of the most important voices in contemporary Irish music” (Fatea)
“She sings like an angel, she plays like an inspired Orpheus, and her lyrics are as uncompromising as reinforced concrete.” (At The Barrier)
‘Barfoot’s voice, deft guitar-work and her perceptive songs blend magically to create an album to curl up with, and be thankful for” (Jackie Hayden, Hotpress)
“The delightful sound of a musician who is both an accomplished composer of original material and a torchbearer keeping alive traditional styles and song” (Folk Radio UK)
“There is nothing dark, dreary or morbid about this album, because Lewis knows that those who are gone before us are with us, are our constant companions. I think you will also find much beauty in this remarkable album” (Seán Laffey, Irish Music Magazine)
Doors open 7.30pm. Music starts 8pm. The venue is mixed seated and standing. Tables are limited, and available on a first come first served basis, so if you’d like a seat, we recommend arriving early!
