Category Archives: Music

Chris is a singer-songwriter-guitarist of immense talent and class. The two met when Chris was invited to play an opening set on a Heather Small tour some years ago. They bonded immediately, socially and musically. Various collaborations followed, including in Snake’s ‘Classic Sax Solos’ show, but now they love to perform as a duo. Like […]

Scottish singer-songwriter and leading acoustic fingerstyle guitarist Simon Kempston has toured the world performing his highly original, contemporary acoustic folk/blues songs and music, and is a unique talent. His beautifully crafted folk-tinged material showcases his incredible, distinctive and intricate finger style guitar work – an exciting blend of the folk-baroque, blues and classical styles, and […]

After 25 years in music, building an unimpeachable reputation as a truly independent artist and entrepreneur, Julian Taylor now owns his legacy. It’s rare in this era to see an artist build slowly and reach a new level of widespread acclaim decades into their career. But Julian’s ethos, work ethic, and artistry has always had […]

Snake teams up with long time cohort and best buddy Gareth Moulton for an evening of gorgeous mellow music infused with pop, rock, jazz and soul.  Snake Davis is one of the most in-demand rock jazz and soul sax players in the world, widely known for his solos on tracks such as Lisa Stansfield’s “Change”, […]

A veteran and founding member of the critically acclaimed Topette!! Mawkin and Mawkin:Causley, James has established himself as a stalwart of the English traditional  music scene.  As a fiddle player he is in high demand and has worked with some of the country’s top musicians and groups including, Eliza Carthy, Bombay Bicycle Club, Jim Moray, Jim Causley, […]

Oregon duo, The Hackles impressed with their debut album, but it was the follow-up, 2019’s A Dobritch Did As A Dobritch Should, that established them well beyond the shores of the USA. In the UK, The Daily Express called it “gorgeous Americana,” while RnR magazine said it was “magnificent.” Folk Radio UK praised the “intelligent, […]

The Lonesome Ace Stringband is an old-time band with bluegrass chops that play some  righteous folk and country music. There’s a depth of groove and sense of space not often heard in bluegrass today, a level of instrumental interplay and vocal blend uncommon in old-time, and an on-stage rapport that transcends all of this. Three Canadians […]

Internationally renowned, legendary drummer, Sam Kelly, is a professional musician with more than 40 years in the business.  His “Sam Kelly’s Station House” is a blues-based, groove band with a unique sound that is influenced by New Orleans Second Line, soul, jazz and British funk.  Some of the best – and I mean best – musicians […]

From shot-gun shack and cotton-field to festival main stage, the prodigious talents of Lil’ Jimmy Reed have taken him a long way from the Mississippi river.  One of the last surviving performers of classic Louisiana down-home blues, Lil’ Jimmy’s stinging guitar work, gritty vocals and haunting harmonica have been taking Europe by storm. His music […]