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JUNE 2018
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Sunday 17 June
Louise Jordan (Support: Elle Nelson) Louise Jordan is an award-winning singer-songwriter whose latest project is telling the stories about remarkable women from the First World War through songs on her No Petticoats Here tour. Louise Jordan is a young singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist rapidly making an impact on the UK acoustic music scene. She has a purity of voice which melts the toughest of hearts and a delivery which unsettles the most discerning critic. Louise’s idyllic music carries the listener away from the humdrum and mediocrity of daily life. It is at once sumptuous and all-embracing, yet delightfully simplistic; soothing yet powerful. No Petticoats Here is her latest project that tells the stories of remarkable women of the First World War through song. These songs recognise the extraordinary and inspirational achievements of women working in many spheres. From the women footballers who kept the sport alive during the First World War to the aspiring teenage journalist who dressed as a soldier and travelled to the Western Front on a bicycle, the women who risked their lives to treat the wounded yards from the German Front Line, an inventor and engineer, a master spy and the women who made the weapons of war. She is one of the hardest working artists on the circuit at the moment and as one of the patrons of Holywell Music and Folk, we are delighted to welcome Louise to the Holywell Rooms to bring alive her No Petticoat Here show. Tickets £12.50 from WeGotTickets + 31.25 booking fee. £15 on the door Also in person @ Truck Store 101 Cowley Road, includes £1 handling fee and cash only please. Doors open @19.00 show starts at 19.20 Louise Jordan website Elle Nelson website |
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JULY 2018
Reg Meuross releases new album at Holywell Music and Folk Oxford, Friday 13th July
Holywell Music & Folk is very honoured that patron artist Reg Meuross has chosen our prestigious Oxford venue for the release of his new, album, recorded at Stockfisch Records in Germany.
Reg Meuross received a phone call out of the blue in 2016 from innovative producer Gunter Pauler, director of cutting edge audiophile studios Stockfisch Records, inviting him to Germany to record this eponymously titled new album which will be released worldwide on July 13th 2018. The result is a brand new retrospective; fresh recordings and arrangements of 12 Meuross songs selected by Pauler from the Somerset singer-songwriters extensive repertoire. This collection will give new listeners an opportunity to discover an artist whose work covers “Love, death, politics, social commentary” as the music writer, reviewer and radio presenter Mike Davies attests in the sleeve notes: “these are all tools of the singer-songwriter’s trade and, whether drawn from life or imagination, Reg Meuross wields them with the best, crafting songs that touch the heart, stimulate the mind, leave you in a warm glow of contentment or a fire of righteous indignation in equal measure.”
Honoured by the invite, Reg recalls “it was a real pleasure to work with Gunther and his team, and to make these new recordings of some of my classics on some of the finest recording equipment in the world. Gunther had a clear vision of how he wanted the songs to sound and I gave him free range to achieve this.” Gunther came across a recording of England Green & England Grey by chance in 2016. “I was immediately impressed by his vocal and lyrics and knew he would be a perfect fit for Stockfisch, so we invited him over to the studio along with guitarist Ian Melrose. The recording session was as good as expected and it was a joy to work with him. It’s great that the final song selection for the album spans such a variety of different topics. We are very happy that Reg Meuross is now represented on our label.”
For more info regmeuross.com
Holywell Music & Folk is very honoured that patron artist Reg Meuross has chosen our prestigious Oxford venue for the release of his new, album, recorded at Stockfisch Records in Germany.
Reg Meuross received a phone call out of the blue in 2016 from innovative producer Gunter Pauler, director of cutting edge audiophile studios Stockfisch Records, inviting him to Germany to record this eponymously titled new album which will be released worldwide on July 13th 2018. The result is a brand new retrospective; fresh recordings and arrangements of 12 Meuross songs selected by Pauler from the Somerset singer-songwriters extensive repertoire. This collection will give new listeners an opportunity to discover an artist whose work covers “Love, death, politics, social commentary” as the music writer, reviewer and radio presenter Mike Davies attests in the sleeve notes: “these are all tools of the singer-songwriter’s trade and, whether drawn from life or imagination, Reg Meuross wields them with the best, crafting songs that touch the heart, stimulate the mind, leave you in a warm glow of contentment or a fire of righteous indignation in equal measure.”
Honoured by the invite, Reg recalls “it was a real pleasure to work with Gunther and his team, and to make these new recordings of some of my classics on some of the finest recording equipment in the world. Gunther had a clear vision of how he wanted the songs to sound and I gave him free range to achieve this.” Gunther came across a recording of England Green & England Grey by chance in 2016. “I was immediately impressed by his vocal and lyrics and knew he would be a perfect fit for Stockfisch, so we invited him over to the studio along with guitarist Ian Melrose. The recording session was as good as expected and it was a joy to work with him. It’s great that the final song selection for the album spans such a variety of different topics. We are very happy that Reg Meuross is now represented on our label.”
For more info regmeuross.com
Tickets £12.50 from WeGotTickets + £1.25 booking fee. £15 on the door
Also in person @ Truck Store 101 Cowley Road, includes £1 handling fee and cash only please.
Doors open @19.00 show starts at 19.20
August 2018
Sat 18th August
Jess Vincent
I received this today from Jess's agent: so sadly the show has been taken of sale and refunds will be handed out. A replacement show will be sort.
We at Holywell music and folk are very disappointed that the Jess Vincent show due to take place on the 18th of August has been cancelled. I have been informed by her agent that the August tour will no longer take place, but we do hope to reschedule it for a future date.
Jess Vincent
I received this today from Jess's agent: so sadly the show has been taken of sale and refunds will be handed out. A replacement show will be sort.
We at Holywell music and folk are very disappointed that the Jess Vincent show due to take place on the 18th of August has been cancelled. I have been informed by her agent that the August tour will no longer take place, but we do hope to reschedule it for a future date.
September 2018
Sunday 2nd September
The Willows Album Launch (support 200 Hurts)
World exclusive The Willows Album Launch Gig At The Holywell Rooms.
“The Willows are back and return to the stage with a new Album after 4 years.
Starting their 2018 Autumn tour at the stunning Holywell Music Rooms in Oxford on Sept 2nd, the band can’t wait to showcase their new album and start performing it across the UK.” - Cliff Ward, The Willows founder, Banjo, Guitar and Fiddle player.
On September 2nd, a very special event is taking place in the best music venue in the world, We are totally honoured that The Holywell Music Rooms has been chosen to play host the the new ALBUM LAUNCH from The Willows, this is the much anticipated and long awaited follow up to brilliant and hugely successful 'Amidst Fiery Skies' and the band have finally managed to get round to writing and recording the new material for a September release. This promises to be a very special night in a lot of ways and we are thrilled to be the hosts for this incredible occasion. The Holywell Music Rooms are perfect for this kind of music being the oldest purpose built music venue, and the band will be making their debut here at the same time.
Jade Rhiannon – Vocals, Shruti Box
Cliff Ward – Banjo, Guitar, Fiddle, Vocals
Ben Savage – Guitar, Dobro, Vocals
Katriona Gilmore – Violin, Mandolin, Vocals
Evan Carson – Bodhran, Percussion
John Parker - Double Bass
The Willows are a folk band from Cambridge, UK. Their first album Beneath Our Humble Soil was nominated for Best Debut in the Spiral Earth Awards 2014, and has been championed by the likes of Bob Harris and Mike Harding. The much anticipated follow-up Amidst Fiery Skies, co-produced with Sean Lakeman was released to critical aclaim, with The Telegraph hailing it "a triumph" in a 5-star review and a place in their folk albums of 2014. Fronted by the breathtaking vocals of Jade Rhiannon, supported by rich vocal harmonies and dynamic acoustic musicianship the band take influence from folk traditions on both sides of the Atlantic.
The band were formed in 2010 by husband and wife, Cliff and Jade, sister, Prue, and chance meeting via Gumtree, Ben. Following numerous gigs in folk clubs all over the the UK supporting the likes of LAU, Seth Lakeman, & Peatbog Faeries and an eponymous EP, the band released debut album Beneath Our Humble Soil in 2013. Produced by Stu Hanna (Megson, Faustus, Show of Hands), the album caught the attention of BBC Radio 2's Bob Harris who invited the band in for a live session midway through their UK tour. Maverick Magazine gave the record 4½ stars, and it was subsequently nominated for Best Debut in the Spiral Earth Awards.
Second album Amidst Fiery Skies sees the band further augment their sound with new member Evan Carson (bodhran), guest double bassist Ben Nicholls (Seth Lakeman Band, The Full English) and co-producer Sean Lakeman. For the first time the band present original, traditional and covered songs side by side, yet in many ways the record feels like their most homogenous work to date. Stories remain at the heart of the album.
Tickets £14.00 from WeGotTickets + £1.40 booking fee, £17 on the door
Also in person @ Truck Store 101 Cowley Rd Oxford includes £1 handling fee, cash only please.
Doors open @19.00 show starts at 19.20
Tickets available now from We Got Tickets, Truck to follow.
The Willows website
200 Hurts website
October 2018 |
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Saturday 20th October
Ninebarrow (Support Ben Cipolla)
NINEBARROW are a multi-award-winning folk duo, who are impressing audiences across the country with their innovative and captivating take on the folk tradition. Described by Mike Harding as sounding ‘damn fine’ and by Kate Rusby as ‘absolutely amazing’, Jon Whitley and Jay LaBouchardiere combine breath taking vocal harmonies and melodies, delivering original songs that are inspired and rooted in the landscape and history of the British Isles. As well as crafting unique and engaging original material, Ninebarrow also take a wide-range of traditional folk songs and rework them in their own, distinctive way. Not only exceptional singers and musicians, Ninebarrow are also equally passionate about the stories behind their songs - combining their music with history, folklore and storytelling.
The duo were nominated in the 2017 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award ‘Horizon’ category for Best Emerging Artist and also for ‘Best Duo’ in both the Fatea Magazine Awards 2016 and the Folking.com awards of 2017. In March 2017, the duo were invited to perform a live session on Mark Radcliffe’s BBC Radio 2 Folk Show, where the presenter described their singing as ‘A rather lovely thing...like two halves of one voice’.
Most recently, Ninebarrow’s second album, ‘Releasing the Leaves’, was released to wide-spread critical acclaim. Recorded and produced in the duo’s own studio and mastered by Mark Tucker (whose other credits include Show of Hands and Fairport Convention) the album received a raft of stellar reviews including five stars in both Maverick Magazine and the English Dance and Song Magazine produced by the EFDSS. Receiving airplay on national and regional radio stations across the UK, including the multiple plays on the BBC Radio 2 Folk Show, it was described by Suzi Klein on BBC Radio 3 as demonstrating the duo’s harmonies ‘to perfection’. It was also awarded four stars by The Telegraph and listed in the paper’s Top Folk Albums of 2016 as well as featuring in several other ‘Best Albums of 2016’ awards lists.
Following the critical acclamation that the duo have received, they’ve been in high demand and have been receiving bookings at a plethora of folk clubs, music venues and festivals across the country. As well as headlining in their own right, Ninebarrow have also provided support for some of the folk greats, including Kate Rusby, Seth Lakeman, Show of Hands and Fisherman’s Friends. They were selected by Cambridge Folk Festival as one of five ‘showcase’ artists in 2016 and were described by the festival as being a group destined for ‘great things in the future’.
One of the best duo's on the circuit at the moment, Ninebarrow have toured extensively since giving up the day jobs to concentrate on music full time. In between writing and recording for the new album which is released in April 2018, the guys have toured relentlessly and continue to gain a faithfully fan base. This is a rare visit to Oxford and both are making their debuts at the Holywell rooms and are patrons as well. Come and listen to the wonderful harmonies complimented with mandolin, guitar, piano and harmonium.
Tickets £12.50 from WeGotTickets + £1.25 booking fee. £15 on the door
Also in person @ Truck Store 101 Cowley Road, includes £1 handling fee and cash only please.
Doors open @19.00 show starts at 19.20
Ninebarrow website
Ninebarrow (Support Ben Cipolla)
NINEBARROW are a multi-award-winning folk duo, who are impressing audiences across the country with their innovative and captivating take on the folk tradition. Described by Mike Harding as sounding ‘damn fine’ and by Kate Rusby as ‘absolutely amazing’, Jon Whitley and Jay LaBouchardiere combine breath taking vocal harmonies and melodies, delivering original songs that are inspired and rooted in the landscape and history of the British Isles. As well as crafting unique and engaging original material, Ninebarrow also take a wide-range of traditional folk songs and rework them in their own, distinctive way. Not only exceptional singers and musicians, Ninebarrow are also equally passionate about the stories behind their songs - combining their music with history, folklore and storytelling.
The duo were nominated in the 2017 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award ‘Horizon’ category for Best Emerging Artist and also for ‘Best Duo’ in both the Fatea Magazine Awards 2016 and the Folking.com awards of 2017. In March 2017, the duo were invited to perform a live session on Mark Radcliffe’s BBC Radio 2 Folk Show, where the presenter described their singing as ‘A rather lovely thing...like two halves of one voice’.
Most recently, Ninebarrow’s second album, ‘Releasing the Leaves’, was released to wide-spread critical acclaim. Recorded and produced in the duo’s own studio and mastered by Mark Tucker (whose other credits include Show of Hands and Fairport Convention) the album received a raft of stellar reviews including five stars in both Maverick Magazine and the English Dance and Song Magazine produced by the EFDSS. Receiving airplay on national and regional radio stations across the UK, including the multiple plays on the BBC Radio 2 Folk Show, it was described by Suzi Klein on BBC Radio 3 as demonstrating the duo’s harmonies ‘to perfection’. It was also awarded four stars by The Telegraph and listed in the paper’s Top Folk Albums of 2016 as well as featuring in several other ‘Best Albums of 2016’ awards lists.
Following the critical acclamation that the duo have received, they’ve been in high demand and have been receiving bookings at a plethora of folk clubs, music venues and festivals across the country. As well as headlining in their own right, Ninebarrow have also provided support for some of the folk greats, including Kate Rusby, Seth Lakeman, Show of Hands and Fisherman’s Friends. They were selected by Cambridge Folk Festival as one of five ‘showcase’ artists in 2016 and were described by the festival as being a group destined for ‘great things in the future’.
One of the best duo's on the circuit at the moment, Ninebarrow have toured extensively since giving up the day jobs to concentrate on music full time. In between writing and recording for the new album which is released in April 2018, the guys have toured relentlessly and continue to gain a faithfully fan base. This is a rare visit to Oxford and both are making their debuts at the Holywell rooms and are patrons as well. Come and listen to the wonderful harmonies complimented with mandolin, guitar, piano and harmonium.
Tickets £12.50 from WeGotTickets + £1.25 booking fee. £15 on the door
Also in person @ Truck Store 101 Cowley Road, includes £1 handling fee and cash only please.
Doors open @19.00 show starts at 19.20
Ninebarrow website
November 2018
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Saturday 10th November
Sera Louise Owen (Support: Genevieve Miles) SERA has made a name for herself at home as a respected singer-songwriter and performer in both her native tongue (Welsh) as well as in English. Constantly gigging and writing as a soloist and singer in a band, she keeps busy, with regular appearances on S4C, a finalist in Song for Wales, sessions on BBC Radio Wales, as well as festivals and acoustic nights. Branching out into the wider market, Sarah has established links with Canada and the USA. Firstly by recording her debut English language album in Port Dover, Ontario, and now building relationships with venues, promoters and fellow Celts across the pond on the East coast of America, Kentucky and Nashville. In May 2011 Sarah took her music on an adventure to Massachussettes, New York and Vermont. North America seems a natural progression for Sarah, with her musical influences hailing from there; the strong women of song who came to fruition in the 90s: Alanis Morisette, Sarah McLachlan, Heather Nova, amidst others. Her own unique style is easily finding audiences there; that Celtic lilt, the unusual sound of the Welsh language, the creative mix of American influenced songwriting, and the voice; A voice which has been described as both soothing and bold. You can hear every word. It is important to Sarah that lyrics are clear, both in her Storytelling songs as well as the more personal, honest compositions. Sarah was a poet before she became a songwriter, and later went on to make short films and graduated with a Masters degree in screenwriting from Royal Holloway. Years of hard work have turned her into an artist and is just waiting for her opportunity to really show what she can do. Tickets £12.50 from WeGotTickets + £1.25 booking fee. £15 on the door Also in person @ Truck Store 101 Cowley Road, includes £1 handling fee and cash only please. Doors open @19.00 show starts at 19.20 Sera Louise Owen website Genevieve Miles website |
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December 2018
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Saturday 8th December
Emily Mae Winters (Support Three Pressed Men) Hailed as having a voice that will stop you in your tracks, contemporary folk singer songwriter Emily Mae Winters’ songs are quickly permeating the folk and song writing scene. A poetic singer songwriter, influenced by the likes of Gillian Welch, Carole King, Alison Krauss, Sarah Jarosz and Kate Rusby; her music splits the difference between the gentle seas of folk and country. In 2016, Emily teamed up with BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner Ben Walker to produce her first commercial EP release ‘Foreign Waters’. Her self-penned track ‘Anchor’ from the release won the folk category in the Guardian Songwriting Competition. The tracks have received extensive national and international folk and Americana radio play including support from the BBC Radio 2 Good Morning Sunday with Clare Balding and the BBC Radio 2 Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe. After spending last year touring doing supports, she has just released her debut album ‘Siren Serenade’. Co produced by Ben Walker and Lauren Deakin Davies (Laura Marling), the album hosts a combination of self-penned and traditional folk songs and features top folk names including Evan Carson (Sam Kelly and The Lost Boys), Lukas Drinkwater and Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage. The record has been released to critical acclaim and Winters will be embarking on her second headline U.K. tour of the year this Autumn/Winter. Tickets £12.50 from WeGotTickets + £1.25 booking fee. £15 on the door Also in person @ Truck Store 101 Cowley Road, includes £1 handling fee and cash only please. Doors open @19.00 show starts at 19.20 Emily Mae Winters website Three Pressed Men website |
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Ben, Hannah, Jamie, Jade Katriona are A Winter Union
Friday 14th December
A Winter Union (Support Steph West)
A Winter Union – Yuletide Shows 2018
“Whatever you celebrate, come celebrate it with us!”
Sat round Cambridge’s own Six Bells pub, the five members of A Winter Union are hatching plans for this year’s winterfest extravaganza! This festive folk super group, formed for a one-off show in 2015 by members of Megson, The Willows and Hannah Sanders has gone from strength to strength and this year’s line up change and expanded tour promises to deliver more punch than a Christmas party.
Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts (BBC Folk Award nominees Gilmore & Roberts, Emily Askew Band) Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage, and Jade Rhiannon (The Willows) bring you a unique festive show with folk songs from across the Yuletide traditions. You’ll hear glorious wassails and carols of course, but also a smattering of country classics and covers, and brand new original songs hailing the joys of the season. These songs are stirred together with such beautiful 5-part harmonies that you won’t be able to resist but join your voice with theirs. And not only that! There’ll be dobro and fiddle, mandolin and dulcimer, guitars a-plenty and a shruti box thrown in for good measure. A Winter Union are touring throughout December 2018.
Tickets £14 from WeGotTickets + £1.40 Booking fee. £17 on the door
Also in person @ Truck Store 101 Cowley Road, + £1 handling fee and cash only please. Tickets on sale soon
A Winter Union (Support Steph West)
A Winter Union – Yuletide Shows 2018
“Whatever you celebrate, come celebrate it with us!”
Sat round Cambridge’s own Six Bells pub, the five members of A Winter Union are hatching plans for this year’s winterfest extravaganza! This festive folk super group, formed for a one-off show in 2015 by members of Megson, The Willows and Hannah Sanders has gone from strength to strength and this year’s line up change and expanded tour promises to deliver more punch than a Christmas party.
Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts (BBC Folk Award nominees Gilmore & Roberts, Emily Askew Band) Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage, and Jade Rhiannon (The Willows) bring you a unique festive show with folk songs from across the Yuletide traditions. You’ll hear glorious wassails and carols of course, but also a smattering of country classics and covers, and brand new original songs hailing the joys of the season. These songs are stirred together with such beautiful 5-part harmonies that you won’t be able to resist but join your voice with theirs. And not only that! There’ll be dobro and fiddle, mandolin and dulcimer, guitars a-plenty and a shruti box thrown in for good measure. A Winter Union are touring throughout December 2018.
Tickets £14 from WeGotTickets + £1.40 Booking fee. £17 on the door
Also in person @ Truck Store 101 Cowley Road, + £1 handling fee and cash only please. Tickets on sale soon
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Holywell Music Rooms, Holywell Street, Oxford, OX1 3SD
Doors open at 19.00 – support 19.15 – Main show 20.00 Tickets £12.50 available on line at www.wegottickets.com + £1.25 booking fee |
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