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SUMMARY:Music: Julie July Band Acoustic
DESCRIPTION:Four members of the touring Folk Rock Band performing original music inspired by the folk\, rock and blues movement of the 60s & 70s but with a contemporary 21st Century twist.  With over a decade of gigging and recording experience\, they make their debut performance at the Hen and Chicken Bristol – celebrating a new album\, ‘Flight of Fancy’\, together with songs from their critically acclaimed albums ‘Lady of the First Light’ and ‘Wonderland’ plus a selection of Sandy Denny favourites.\nThe line-up features musicians with strong Folk-Rock roots including Dik Cadbury\, who played with Decameron and Steve Hackett\, on bass\, acoustic guitar and vocals.   Julie July brings powerful\, emotional and crystal-clear lead vocals with a voice that really echoes the late Sandy Denny.  Australian born Caley Groves brings fairy dust and magic to the mix with his acoustic guitar and offers a Latin\, gypsy-jazz twist to the band’s live performances.  Last\, but not least\, one of the band’s songwriters\, Carol Lee Sampson\, contributes soulful and heartfelt performances on keyboards and vocals. \n\nGIG REVIEWS:\n“Fabulous show last night. I’d only previously seen the trio at Bromyard in Dec 2019 so it was a treat to hear songs from the new albums. I hope I can make it to Pershore next month”. (Jim)\n“Really enjoyable evening\, Band were on great form and the songs were as wonderful as ever” (Stephen)\n“Absolutely fantastic night guys\, though my wife\, did have a few tears when you sand wonderfully ‘Who Knows Where the Time Goes”…as the song means so much to her” (Rob)\n“Another great evening of top-class musicians playing excellent songs. The Julie July Band really are on of the best folk-rock bands around.” (Stephen)\n“Absolutely loved it and thank you! You we’re fabulous!” (Jon)\n“Another great concert at Ludlow. A masterclass of beautiful music played by musicians at the top of their game. If you get a chance to see them don’t miss it” (Stephen)\n“Really enjoyed the gig. You’ve a great sound\, super mix of songs and really accomplished musicianship.” (Alastair)\n“Great show..2 amazing guitarists! Really great sound!” (Pete)\n“Love the band tonight. Top quality musicians & a West End London level of performance from the lead vocalist”\n“It was a great night.. you certainly lived up to expectations!” (Stephen) \n“Love the band tonight! Tip top quality musicians and West End London level of performance from the lead vocalist.” (Rose – Hampton Hub Club) \n“Just got home from after a wonderful gig from the JJB. This was something like the 5th time we’ve seen them and both Lisa and I thought they were outstanding tonight” (Julian) \n“I loved every minute\, thank you for all a great evening of live music”. (Clive Payne Black Country Radio) \n“What a great show…and loving the new album.” (Peter)
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-julie-july-band-acoustic-2/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Band,Blues rock,Folk Music,Live music,pop-folk,pop-rock,Rock
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SUMMARY:Music: Holly Carter Album Release Show
DESCRIPTION:Holly Carter – ‘Leave Your Mark’ – Official Album Release Show – Bristol\nHolly Carter is an award-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Bristol\, UK. Two-time recipient of ‘Instrumentalist of the Year’ at the Americana UK awards (2023 & 2024) she is widely recognised as an exceptional fingerstyle guitarist and one of the UK’s only professional female pedal steel players. \nDrawing deeply from the well of the folk tradition\, she harnesses an approach to song as a powerful tool for education and the preservation of legacy. Along with a showstopping approach to guitar that follows hot on the heels of the likes of Chet Atkins and John Fahey\, her music weaves joyously catchy melodies with thought-provoking lyrics that pay homage to a diverse collection of musical and personal heroes. \nHer upcoming release ‘Leave Your Mark’ centres around a celebration and exploration of the ways we can leave our mark on the world after we’ve gone. Blending timeless storytelling with a distinct modern voice\, the album showcases an impactful collection of songs that presents a truly original take on the landscape of folk and Americana. Recorded live and directly to tape at Middle Farm Studios in Devon – and accompanied by lino printed artwork designed and hand cut by Holly – it endeavours to capture a moment in time\, in its most raw and honest state. \nFor this official album launch show\, Holly will be joined by her band\, featuring Joe Wilkins on guitar\, John `Parker on Double Bass & Matt Stockham Brown on drums. \nListen here
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-holly-carter-leave-your-mark-album-release-show/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Americana,Folk,Folk Music,Live music
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SUMMARY:Music: POSTPONED Harri Mason in Concert
DESCRIPTION:After taking time out to start a family in 2024 Bristol born Harri Mason is back with a bang and she\, with her band\, will be appearing in the Studio at the Hen and Chicken. \nBlending the heartland grit of Bruce Springsteen with the melodic charm of Fleetwood Mac\, Harri Mason and her band deliver powerful\, emotional songs with a high-energy live show that leaves a lasting impact. Harri has curated a niche within Soft Rock and Folk that speaks to various audiences. She has been releasing new music this year which has been well received and has been played on various radio stations including BBC Bristol and Amazing Radio. \nHer dynamic performances along with her inspired songs never fail to please. She will be playing some of the new tracks from her latest album ‘Reality of Expectations’. Find out more at www.harrimason.com \nHarri’s special guest is Jo Burgess. Jo captures a heartfelt blend of folk rock and indie pop. A true storyteller at heart\, she creates songs full of raw emotion\, shimmering melodies\, and lyrical honesty—drawing inspiration from a life lived close to the land and music. \nHer 2024 album A Familiar Pain builds on the success of previous singles\, exploring themes of love\, memory\, and personal reckoning that showcase her continued evolution as a bold and honest artist. With a sound inspired by the likes of Joni Mitchell\, Brandi Carlile and The Staves\, Jo has carved out a space where poetic lyrics meet anthemic\, emotional songwriting. \n“Poignant and timeless songwriting.” — AFX Radio \nEntry requirements: 18+
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-harri-mason-in-concert/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,alt-rock,Folk,Folk Music,indi-rock,Live music,soft rock
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SUMMARY:Music Sarah Larkham / El Hall 'Head to Head' songwriters in the round
DESCRIPTION:The acclaimed folk-rock songwriters from Bristol play their solo songs\, ‘in the round’ as part of the launch of their joint lyric/photo book.\nMarried songwriters El Hall and Sarah Larkham are known for their onstage act together\, sometimes apart\, but for the first time they will both be bringing their solo songs to the stage on the same night. \nIn an ‘in the round’ style format\, folk songwriters Hall and Larkham will each play their own critically acclaimed songs\, telling the stories behind them\, discussing the songs with each other and opening the floor to questions and comments\, in an interactive\, live ‘podcast style’ event. \nThis will also be the launch night of their limited edition full colour lyric / photo booklet\, available at a special launch price. And\, as it is Sarah’s birthday\, the ticket price includes free cake. \nTHE SONGWRITERS: \nSARAH LARKHAM \nvocal coach\, writer and mental health music workshop leader\, Sarah is a fan of older music\, songs with stories\, atmosphere\, the sound of rain and birds\, church bells\, black and white movies\, books\, red wine and candle flame. She has been writing songs since the age of 11 when she found a plastic guitar in a skip. Her songs are honest\, open\, personal and raw. She brings her heart-on-her-sleeve truths and her shaped-by-life voice to the stage with warmth and personality. \nYOUTUBE – @sarahlarkhamofficial  \nEL HALL \nSpanish guitar enthusiast\, travel guru\, foodie\, lover of rock\, Lorca\, TS Eliot\, the darker side of art\, rivers and mountains and wild swimming\, El Hall has been lauded by the NME for his ‘authentic\, awe-inspiring’ songs and gravely voice. One of the best unsigned songwriters of our generation\, he deserves a wide audience of true folk and rock followers. The NME said he is ‘what this country needs to reignite a spark for credible songwriting.’ El Hall also founded mental health music charity Mind Your Music (patron Sir Mark Rylance) in 2003 and won Bristol Songwriter of the Year in 2012. \nYoutube: @elhallmusic \nticket prices: from Sep 3 EARLYBIRD £9 / from October 23rd £11 / £9 concessions / on the door £14 / £11 concessions
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-sarah-larkham-el-hall-head-to-head-songwriters-in-the-round/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Acoustic music,alt-country,Alt-Folk,Americana,contempory folk,Folk,Folk Music,Live music
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