WILL POUND and JEN BUTTERWORTH

Sunday 3rd November / 8pm / £16

A dynamic musical duo, two of the finest instrumentalists in traditional music whose performances have captivated audiences throughout the world.

This project started with a chance meeting at a folk session in 2018 which led to their music travelling global as a viral internet sensation. In their live shows they play a delightful game of “musical cat and mouse”; improvising and responding to each other, weaving virtuosic performances that are unique and in the moment as only two musicians highly accomplished in their craft can produce.

KRIS DREVER

Saturday 9th November / 8pm / £18.50

Kris Drever is a Scottish folk singer songwriter, who has won multiple awards including an incredible 7 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, two shortlist nominations for Scottish Album of The Year (with his trio Lau) and much acclaim for his solo recordings and concerts including glowing reviews from The Herald, The Guardian, Mojo and Q Magazine.
His recent single “Scapa Flow 1919” was nominated for Best Original Track by BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards whilst his (John Parish produced) album with Lau, “Midnight and Closedown” was released in 2019 by Reveal Records to wild acclaim including being chosen in The Best Albums of The Year feature by The Guardian.
Drever’s voice and guitar form a part of the backbone of today’s contemporary roots and folk scene. Hugely admired as a solo artist, collaborator, a phenomenal and prolific artist. Kris has collaborated with Cream’s Jack Bruce, Bela Fleck, Tinariwen, Joan As Police Woman, Jerry Douglas, Danny Thompson, Tim O’Brien, Sarah Jarosz, Shawn Colvin, Phil Cunningham, Rosanne Cash, Roddy Woomble, Eddi Reader, Adem, Kate Rusby, Julie Fowlis, Karine Polwart, Seckou Keita and many more. One of Scotland’s finest and most in demand musicians.
“The folk revival has a new standard bearer” Q
“Folk Singer of The Year & Best Original Track Award Winner’’ BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2017
“Completely infectious” BBC Music *****

CALAN

Monday 11th November / 8pm / £17.50

“A storming juggernaut of cool, Cymru-with-attitude power folk with a jaw dropping repertoire” Calan are a multi award winning Welsh folk band comprising of 5 virtuoso musicians.

They won International acclaim at the world renowned Inter – Celtic Festival in Lorient France where they would become the first Welsh ensemble to win the coveted International Band Trophy. They also won Best Band at the inaugural Wales Folk Awards. Since forming they’ve played to audiences numbering 40 people at a garden fete through to 26,000 at Fairport Conventions Cropredy Festival in Oxfordshire but perhaps the most visible was their televised performance at a packed Royal Albert Hall alongside Sir Bryn Terfel and Sting.

BARBARA

Thursday 14th November​ / 8pm / £15

Song writing brothers from Hove hand picked by Paul Weller himself to be the support on his sold out 2024 spring tour.
A bit of 70’s US AM radio, a dash of English music hall, the effortless catchiness of a Broadway musical, a sprinkling of sequinned power pop, luscious Disney strings and glorious golden harmonies. What’s not to love?
In 2022 Neil Hannon asked them to be the support for The Divine Comedy UK tour and a year later they played 14 shows supporting Haircut One Hundred.  
Fun, fantastical and theatrical. Add some Barbara to your life!

“Insanely talented. See them, see them, see them!” Phil Jupitus
“…so up my street. Very poptastic!” Neil Hannon, Divine Comedy
“Barbara are wonderful” Chris Difford

ELEANOR McEVOY

Thursday 21st November​ / 8pm / £16.50

Acclaimed Irish singer, songwriter and multi instrumentalist, famous for penning  “Only A Woman’s Heart”, the title track of A Woman’s Heart, the best selling album in Irish music history.

With a distinguished career spanning many decades her live shows are an unforgettable experience showcasing her exceptional talent, heartfelt lyrics and of course the iconic hits, shows that have built her a huge global fanbase. 

Despite it’s inclusive nature there’s admittedly an Ivy League in the Irish folk scene and Eleanor is top of the class with peers like Mary Black, Sharon Shannon and Frances Black.

STEVE KNIGHTLEY

Friday 22nd November​ / 8pm / £20

Multi award winning singer, songwriter, musician best known a founding member of folk/acoustic band Show Of Hands. Hailing from the West Country Steve is renowned for crafting songs deeply rooted in geographical places, merging historical folk influences with contemporary themes. 

“A craftsman at the peak of his powers.” Tony Hall, former BBC Director General