Folk

The Lost Trades are a Folk/Americana Trio, based in the West Country, with a cool Laurel Canyon vibe. With a sound that is reminiscent of the California folk scene of the late 60s/early 70s, their three part harmonies have been described as "flawless", "spine tingling" and "magical". After a global ...

“Brit folk's finest” – Mojo “A fine, no-nonsense interpreter of traditional music and an excellent songwriter” - The Guardian “Few are as adventurous and intriguing” – Songlines Bella Hardy, one of the most celebrated voices of modern folk, returns to the stage in 2026 ahead of the release of her ...

Alyssa and Doug Graham have spent most of their 37 years together making music. The New Jersey natives, who met in high school, traveled the world early on in a quasi-jazz band. One of the bands they frequently performed with in the jazz touring circuit included members of the GRAMMY-nominated ...

Transatlantic singer-songwriter Ilana Zsigmond AKA St. Catherine’s Child, is one of the rising stars of the Indie Folk/Americana scene. She has played to entranced audiences both in the USA and UK. Having had interest from labels and publishers from both the UK and USA, she signed to TRO Essex Music ...

The Haar combines the staggering musicianship of Molly Donnery (vocals), Adam Summerhayes (fiddle), Murray Grainger (accordion) and Cormac Byrne (bodhrán). The Lost Day is a coming-of-age album, bursting with the poetic storytelling, heartbreaking remorse and hopeful anticipation that has become synonymous with The Haar’s authentic musical expression. Their honest, tender, ...

We welcome Young Martyrs home as their UK tour comes to a close. Playing songs from their brand new third album plus a handful of favourites from albums 1 & 2. They'll be supported by the fastest rising, hardest working act in the world of UK Americana, the brilliant True ...

This is a standing gig with chairs down both sides of the Auditorium The Leylines are a sonic force of nature. Hailing from the heart of the West Country, they've carved out a reputation as innovators of a sound that seamlessly weaves folk roots, indie charm, and the unbridled power ...

Mark Waistell sang and played a bit as a student and then life and the necessity to earn a living stepped in and he didn’t pick up a guitar in earnest for 30-odd years. A desire to “have another go” led to a new guitar and after a period of ...

“Easily one of the UK’s best live bands” The Guardian Formed in 1990 Ezio are Singer/songwriter Ezio Lunedei and guitarist and best friend Booga (Mark Fowell). Since forming they’ve released many studio and live albums from the critically acclaimed Black Boots on Latin Feet( Arista/Ariola produced by the late Rupert ...

“Sun-shiny songs thriving on dark themes behind irresistible rhythms!” “If you were looking to mark your card for the End Of The World party, head to wherever Track Dogs are playing…” Americana UK Made up of two Irishmen, an Englishman and an American, the band create their own unique brand ...

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A STANDING GIG - with chairs down both sides of the Auditorium only! Project SMOK is the indie-trad trio of Ali Levack, Ewan Baird and Pablo Lafuente whose nonconformist and progressive style has set them apart since their formation in 2017. Known for their ability to ...

Holly Clarke, a singer who draws from the old ballads and stories, conjures a performance that immediately captivates any listener. As a performer, Holly transports the listener into the heart of ballads, immersing them in the narratives that have shaped humanities experience through time. From songs of the supernatural and ...

The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland 's premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals and songs, and original ballads and lullabies. They have that unique combination of traditional melodies, driving rhythmic accompaniment, and rich vocals that make their performances unforgettable. Over the years the ...

Award-winning singer/songwriter Kirsten Adamson (daughter of rock legend Stuart Adamson (Big Country, Skids)) summons the same heart-stopping purity as Sandy Denny, by way of Emmylou Harris and Kate Bush, with an engaging mix of heartland Americana folk rock. Following the critically acclaimed Landing Place (2023), Adamson sharpened her focus with ...

John Adams is a Welsh singer-songwriter whose powerful, emotive vocals and deeply personal songs create intimate, quietly captivating live shows — ideal for a romantic evening out. Blending stripped-back acoustic arrangements with subtle modern production, his music sits comfortably between contemporary pop and the evocative folk he was raised on, ...

"Committed and fascinating” BBC 6 Music's Cerys Matthews Filkin's Drift reimagine traditional melodies through pizzicato grooves, intricate guitar tunes, and boundless improvisation. Their 870 mile foot-powered-tour, described as 'committed and fascinating' by BBC 6 Music's Cerys Matthews, has recently propelled them into the spotlight. This radical approach to sustainable touring ...

Honey & the Bear have been a tour de force on the UK Folk Festival circuit in recent years. The British folk and roots duo combine delicately interweaving vocal harmonies with emotive and evocative songwriting. With a diverse range of sounds and textures, and rhythms that flow from the fast ...

“A set of almost religious intensity and sincerity. Wilson makes widescreen soul in the spirit of Van Morrison, and was full of the holy fire of live performance.” – The Times 2022 “Ravishingly beautiful, a burnished blaze of Caledonian Soul, muted jazz and poetic recitation” – UNCUT 2023 ***** “Jubilant, ...

Future Dub from Ancient Scotland Formed in 2020, An Dannsa Dub (led by Tom Spirals and Euan McLaughlin) have been making waves. Twice nominated for Live Act of the Year at the Scots Trad Awards as well as the '23 SAMAs, the band has garnered critical acclaim for their ability ...

Prolific Scottish songsmith Tommy Ashby has spent his career refining a natural talent for capturing the innate beauty of everyday moments in a dulcet combination of ethereal sonics and hushed vocals. His fascination with the human relationship to sound saw him complete a PhD in Psychoacoustics, knowledge of which Tommy ...