Judie
Tzuke is one of the UK's finest Singer/Songwriters and is known
all over the world for her timeless song, 'Stay With Me Till
Dawn', with many top 10 albums, including the revered classic,
'Welcome to the Cruise' and her exquisite live shows. Judie will
be showing once again what an extraordinary artist she is!
"Much of the audience has been in love with her since Stay
With Me Till Dawn echoed around their bedrooms the first time
they got their hearts broken" - The Independent
"The voice has lost none of its cool,
plaintive appeal; it's still an instrument of icy allure" - The
Times'
“Ashley
Hutchings, the Guv'nor of Folk-Rock, has a brand new show.
Entitled "100 not out", it celebrates and draws heavily from his
100th album release, "More Songs From The Shows" (2022)
Ashley is joined once again by one of the
country's finest singers & accompanists, Becky Mills. Together
they will perform many of Ashley's favourite songs from his
repertoire, ranging from "Crazy Man Michael" to "Bird on a
Wire", plus a number of favourites from the songbook of Bob
Dylan, with whom Ashley has formed a close personal
friendship.
A very special words and music performance,
"100 Not Out" is presented by Ashley Hutchings on vocals and
bass, with Becky Mills on vocals and guitar.
“Ashley Hutchings
is the single most important figure in English Folk rock. Before
that his group Fairport Convention recorded some of the best
versions of my unreleased songs. Listen to the bass playing on
Percy’s Song to hear how great he is”. Bob Dylan 2015
"Reflective, traditional, and incredibly
powerful … essential for any lovers of English folk" (House of
Prog)
"A riveting roundup of his latter-day onstage
imagery" (Let it Rock
"A truly irresistible compendium" (Progressive
Folk)"
One
of England’s most revered folk performers, widely acknowledged
as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the
world, Martin's interpretations of traditional songs are
masterpieces of storytelling. His remarkable solo shows are
intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving. Always
prolific, and never one to rest long without a guitar in his
hands and a song in his head, Martin Simpson continues to travel
the length and breadth of the UK and beyond giving rapt
audiences passion, sorrow, love, beauty, tragedy and majesty
through his remarkable intimate solo performances. Martin has
been nominated an astounding 32 times in the 18 years of the BBC
Radio 2 Folk Awards - more than any other performer - and has
won numerous awards.
Martin’s
new solo album, Skydancers, will be released in April
2024 on Topic Records. The album is a twin release featuring a
live CD recorded on recent gigs and a studio CD including some
of Martin's absolutely favourite musicians.
The
Dunwells are a successful Leeds based indie-folk-pop band with
strong vocals, powerful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Their
debut album ‘BLIND SIGHTED FAITH’ was released to much global
acclaim and spawned the singles ‘I COULD BE A KING’, ‘FOLLOW THE
ROAD’ (performed on the NBC Jay Leno show) and the title track
‘BLIND SIGHTED FAITH’.
The band have since released 3
further studio albums, a live album and a number of standout
EP’s and singles.
The Dunwells have found favour with
audiences across the world having performed live and toured
extensively in the USA, Europe and the UK as well as having
supported artists including Mumford & Sons, Elbow, Tom Jones,
Scouting for Girls and Bryan Adams on UK tours.
They are
passionate and prolific singer-songwriters having written
material for notable artists and with joint collaborators as
well as other high profile up and coming musicians.
The
Dunwells have performed and been featured on many TV Shows on
the BBC, ITV, NBC and multiple music and national/regional press
publications. The Dunwells have also received significant radio
play throughout their career.
In addition, The Dunwells
have recorded numerous podcasts, performed record breaking
virtual gigs over the lockdown period and have amassed a loyal
and passionate global following.
Their ‘LIGHT UP THE SKY’
and ‘SOMETHING IN THE WATER’ albums have generated countless
esteemed singles, demonstrating the quality and depth of The
Dunwells song writing ability underpinned by the strength and
conviction of the vocal and lyrical harmonies the band have
become famous for. Both albums have generated some of their most
popular and acclaimed tracks such as ‘COMMUNICATE’, ‘SHORT
STORIES’, ‘I CARE’, ‘LUCKY ONES’ and‘NOTHING LEFT’
Released on May 19th this year, ‘TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT’ is The
Dunwellsfourth, full length, studio album recorded and
self-produced from their own studio in Leeds, UK. All tracks
have been co-written by song-writing combo of brothers Joseph
and David Dunwell, mixed by Tim Palmer and Chuy Flores and
mastered by Gavin McGrath.
‘TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT’ is a
collection of 12 new tracks, written over the last 2 years and
has been described as The Dunwells “most creative, inspired and
personal work to date, reflecting a wide range of musical and
lyrical influences”. The singles ‘SUMMERTIME’, ‘DAYDREAMER’,
‘THIS IS LOVE’ and ‘HOW WILL THEY REMEMBER US?’ have all been
successfully and recently released from the album.
The
Salts who are one of the most exciting and energetic concepts
around performing original material alongside their own
interpretations of traditional songs we all know and love. Their
live shows have been going down a storm throughout the UK at
festivals and venues alike. Their latest album ‘ Brave’ has
received rave reviews across the board and got radio plays all
over the world. The band feature five seasoned musicians
collectively performing a mixture of instruments as well as
great harmonies and are guaranteed to get the crowd singing and
dancing along.
A
London-based Gibraltarian poet, singer-songwriter and musician
with more than twenty years experience in the alternative-folk &
Americana scene, playing on stages in Barcelona, London, New
York, Gibraltar and Naples.
Influenced by the likes of
Cohen, Callahan, Cave and other poetical artists, Moreno is
known for beguiling, seductive performances and his endless
stream of passion.
With four albums with Amber Records
and Poetry Mondays Records; ”Love & Decadence" (2015) "Farewell
Belief" (2019), “Whiskey with Angels" (2020) and "The Year Of
The Rat" (2022) as well as multiple EP’s.
He performs
with a troupe of highly acclaimed musicians from the London and
Barcelona Alternative Folk scene which includes Platinum record
artist Fiona Bevan, Rough Trade signed musician Adam Beattie and
piano maestro Ned Cartwright (Heartworn Highways.)
In
2019 at The Great British Folk Festival, Moreno with his band
The Quivering Poets, were voted best act by the audience for
their performance on the Introducing Stage. Because of this, the
quartet were invited back to play on a main stage at the
Festival and in November last year, they did just this and
captured the hearts of a packed Centre Stage, with a truly
inspirational performance that left the audience wanting more.
That year Moreno was also appointed Cultural Ambassador for
his home nation: Gibraltar.
Acclaimed by Cerys Mathews
BBC Radio 6 Music and other BBC radio presenters across the
country, Moreno is now on the road with The Quivering Poets and
presenting his new album, “The Year Of The Rat.” which will be
launched at The Tower Theatre in Stoke Newington London on 4th
February 2022.
Indomitable
folk musician and ornate songstress, Lizzy Hardingham, is paving
her way as a powerhouse performer with "beautifully delivered
songs that sing straight to the heart". This paragon of vocal
vigour and songwriting sorcery has supported the likes of Lady
Maisery, Gilmore&Roberts and Bob Fox (to name a few) and is
emerging gracefully into the world of headline shows. 2019 saw
her storm the UK folk club and festival scene, including
Cambridge Folk Festival, while in 2020 she captivated online
audiences with "a voice that could fill a stadium and the
sensitivity to bring a room to attentive silence". During
2021 Lizzy worked closely with the English Folk Expo and Michael
Hughes, focusing on "firmly nailing her place as one of the
rising stars of the folk scene”.
'It’s
not often you come across a voice with such controlled power:
even at the emotional heights and depths of the songs, Rob’s
voice retains a purity and focus that is all too rare. Wherever
his songwriting leads him, his voice adapts to the genre, from
pop through folk and roots. A classic voice for classic music.
Jon
Palmer Acoustic Band is a high energy 6-piece folk, roots and
rock & roll band based in West Yorkshire. They have been
described as “a cross between The Pogues and The Oyster Band,
with a bit of The Waterboys, The Saw Doctors and the Bruce
Springsteen Seeger Sessions Band thrown in”. Original material
penned by Jon Palmer speaks to roots in the tradition as well as
sharp edged commentary on the world today.
Accomplished musicians, the band are no
strangers to the intimacy of a club setting, the warmth of a
theatre or a full-blown festival stage. The band’s most recent
album, ‘One Fine Day’ has received plaudits from fans and
reviewers alike. Building on its success they are currently
working with producer David Crickmore (Steve Tilston, Pete Coe)
on a new album called “Vacca Wall” set for release in Summer
2023.
Discover
the heartfelt, soulful melodies of London-Irish folk singer
Linda Moylan. A natural songwriter and storyteller, Linda's
earthy and beautiful voice intertwines with moving, relatable
narratives. Drawing comparisons to Kirsty McColl & Natalie
Merchant, her unique musical blend adds an enchanting Irish
troubadour twist. Dive into her evocative sound and let your
spirit be stirred.
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