UK-based singer-songwriter Sophie Moore has recently made her welcome return to the music scene, bringing with her a unique brand of alternative country, brought to life with former members of Nashville-based Lambchop. “What a breath of fresh air. You continue to give voice to simple truths. It’s got so much heart,” former Lambchop pianist Tony Crow shares....
Join us at the Hen & Chicken for our monthly open mic night — a welcoming evening of live local music in a dedicated event space with a real concert feel. Hosted by Sarah Larkham and Elliot Hall, the night is open to both performers and music lovers, with free entry for all. Event Details...
Acclaimed Australian songwriter Les Thomas brings his 2026 UK tour to Bristol for an intimate performance at the Hen & Chicken, joined by the fabulous Anya Pailthorpe. Blending folk, Americana and poetic storytelling, Thomas writes songs filled with humanity, memory and hard-won compassion. His music has been praised for its intelligence, authenticity and emotional depth,...
Singer-songwriter Joe Martin, returns to the Hen & Chicken this September. 21st century troubadour Joe Martin is deservedly gaining attention on both sides of the Atlantic seeing him play shows around the UK, Europe and legendary venues in Nashville, Tennessee. His musical journey has seen him collaborate with some of Nashville’s top songwriters including Johnny...
“Johnny Cash & June Carter, Dolly Parton & Porter Waggoner, Gram Parsons & Emmylou Harris, Lee Hazelwood & Nancy Sinatra. Now add to that list Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish, AKA, My Darling Clementine who have earned their place in the role call of great country duettists” – UNCUT Michael Weston King & Lou...
Get ready to welcome indie-folk, singer-songwriter Leon O'Leary to Bristol. Keeper Of Calves is the project of Suffolk-born songwriter Leon O’Leary, crafting expansive indie-folk that blends heartfelt songwriting with shimmering guitars and cinematic soundscapes. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Ben Howard, Bon Iver, The War on Drugs and Hozier, his music balances folk intimacy...
We welcome Angel back to the intimate surroundings of the Hen & Chicken Studio, with her hypnotic delivery and spellbinding style, for a trio performance, including guitarist Joe Wilkins and on drums, Matt Stockham-Brown. Angel Snow has just completed a successful 14-date UK tour promoting her most recent release - a Tom Waits tribute album titled...
Catch Amy Speace bringing her soulful tunes and stories live for a night you won’t forget! Heralded by Rolling Stone, Billboard Magazine and The New York Times and featured on NPR’s “Weekend Edition”, Amy Speace is one of the leading voices of contemporary Folk and Americana songwriters. She was discovered 2005 by Judy Collins, who...
A solo performance from an award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter. Bad ideas, VCRs, crumbling factories, hairy dogs, questionable tattoos...all are fair game for Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-songwriter Terra Spencer. And the songs are good ones, judging from the accolades her four albums have received, and from the caliber of her collaborators, which include David Francey, Dave Gunning,...
