Author: Richard

Sat 04/07/2015 The Three Pilgrims, an exciting trilogy of experience and skill.  The band formed when the paths of three very individual musicians, already accomplished in their own right, fortuitously converged in the fall of 2013. Within a few months of forming, word of mouth ensured a steady increase in attendance at their small West London gigs. Soon Three Pilgrims were to appear at London’s Bush Hall in support of sixties folk singer Beverley Martyn and received invitations to play at various festivals before they even had a chance to write a bio let alone record anything.

In the last year and a half, they have played at various festivals and venues in London and across the country and have been drawing crowds ever since. Among them, Love Supreme Festival, Live On The Wye, The Hawkhurst Vault, Bush Hall, The Drawingroom and Green Note. Embracing both British and American folk & blues traditions  their lyrics are bittersweet, edgy and human. Some are simply heart-breaking. 

Support comes from  Eva Abraham (accompanied by Drew) a dream team of music, Energetic, commanding, uplifting, tender and harmonious duets.

Eva & Drew deliver real songs direct to the listeners heart. They bring flavours of folk, Country… Ska.. Gypsy and the blues …..their influences are endless….book now to ensure you get a place at this event.

Sat 20/06/2015            Welcome to the most important and significant gig so far! These are both stunning artists Hattie Briggs  who ahead of the Cambridge Folk Festival this year, it seems she has been permanently on the go  This rising Gloucestershire folk star Hattie  was runner up for the coveted Radio 2 Young Folk Award 2015.  With a voice as distinctive as Eva Cassidy, music as memorable as Carol King, like so many special musicians, Hattie has magically drawn a whole wealth of talent around her as well Hattie herself supporting some serious name across the UK. Listen just once to her voice and if it does not penetrate your soul..talk to me! Supporting Hattie tonight is   Natalie Gelman , on tour from the US and really excited about her coming too. More gritty and with an edge, Natalie is a feisty and charismatic girl who clearly and justifiably has big ambitions. I hope you get to hear them both, tickets already selling fast and if you cannot get to be here, you can listen live as we broadcast live…will post the link nearer the date.

Sat 16/05/2015                Ruarri Joseph   Such a great sound…Discovered at Glastonbury 2014 by me; what else has been said of him? “One of our best songwriters and lyricists” – The Times  “As wise as a 70 year old Johnny Cash” – NME “Genius…a breath of the freshest air” – Observer   “Like a modern Cat Stevens” – Paolo Nutini    “Stunning” –  Claudia Winkleman, BBC Radio2″ &  Paul Diello   who was to appear, has been taken ill. I am excited and delighted to announce that Jasmine Rodgers  has stepped in. Since 2010 Jasmine has been gigging frequently as a solo performer, supporting her father at the Royal Albert Hall in 2011, and at Guilfest in 2010 and 2011. She performed at the Venice Biennale in 2011.  She has played the London circuit frequently  (The Bedford, The Vibe Bar, The Underbelly, The Social, The Proud, Camden and The Barfly etc).  She has supported Scott Matthews, working with Dan Carey (producer and co writer for Lianne Le Havas, Emiliana Torrini, Franz Ferdinand and the Mystery Jets among others) on her newest material, and she is currently writing a new album of songs – about life and the way she sees it….she’s really special, so make sure you get to listen and see her play here in the live link, starting at 20:15 GMT

Sat 02/05/2015               Hannah Scott    is Drawingroom family, she’s played so often you could be mistaking she lives here! …and we love her as much as we love her music and musical companion Stephano. What do the papers say? Hannah’s New Voice entry immediately made those at MOJO HQ want to hear more. Tonight she proved she can cut it live as well as on record.” – MOJO Magazine “These songs are built for radio.” – Paul Lester, The Guardian “Sooner or later Hannah’s combination of talent, charm and determination is certain to gain her the breakthrough she’s seeking – and as far as I’m concerned it can’t happen soon enough.” – Tom Robinson, BBC 6Music. “I hope you’ve never heard of her so I can be the one to introduce you to her!” – Mark Forrest, BBC regional radio across England …“This has Radio 2 written all over it.” – Nick Coffer, BBC 3 Counties “One of the best songwriters to come out of Suffolk in the last 30 years.” – Stephen Foster, BBC Suffolk

and Peter Conway  played here last year His songs thread a line between Springsteen and Waites”
Music Week “He’s my favourite singer… He’s making music that many people won’t realize they need until they hear it”
Charles Shaar Murray

….and to open.. Rew Elkington and Tanya Brown-sugar Phillips. There’s no easy link to their sound suffice to say when they played here some months ago, they went down a storm.

Sat 18/04/2015               Against the Grain    Theirs is powerful and uplifting music  – guitarist Matt Sullivan and percussionist Jo May. Against the Grain will dazzle you with their stunning musical skills and exciting performances. Stirring the styles of West Africa, South America and Spain, Jo and Matt create an original blend of musical flavours – from jazz tunes, masterpieces on balafon, cajon and flamenco guitar. A unique sound with an infectious groove. Against the Grain have enthralled audiences everywhere including main stage gigs at Towersey, Broadstairs and Sidmouth festivals and other headline venues.

Supporting  solo artist Emi McDade  is making her debut here & so too local girl Hollie Thubron.

Hattie Briggs    &  Natalie Gelman

Barney Morse-Brown    &  HAWK 

 Ruarri Joseph   Such a great sound…Discovered at Glastonbury 2014 by me; what else has been said of him? “One of our best songwriters and lyricists” – The Times  “As wise as a 70 year old Johnny Cash” – NME “Genius…a breath of the freshest air” – Observer   “Like a modern Cat Stevens” – Paolo Nutini    “Stunning” –  Claudia Winkleman, BBC Radio2″ & returning artist Paul Diello  

 Hannah Scott    and Peter Conway  both returning artists.

 Against the Grain     Emi McDade