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August 2018
August is a rest month and time for bands to play festivals up and down the country. We will be back in September.
September 2018
Sunday 2nd September
The Willows Album Launch (support 200 Hurts)
World exclusive The Willows Album Launch Gig At The Holywell Rooms. The first live playing of the brand new album, 'Through the Wild'.
“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 called 'Through the Wild'. 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
Kadia and Said The Maiden (Support Genevieve Miles) I got wind of this a while ago and have been waiting until all the pieces have fallen into place. Now that have I can officially announce that the new collaboration between Kadia and Said the Maiden, known only to a select few is touring in November and coming too Oxford. This is amazing news for both Kadia and Said The Maiden fans, and now the hard work begins. I am so thrilled to have secured one of these live dates, HMF are at the forefront of what is happening and hope you can join us for a very special show. Kadia said; The musical paths of Said the Maiden and Kadia first crossed on a chill mid-Winter night in the grounds of a rolling estate as they wassailed by firelight. Stumbling upon shared repertoire the trios joined forces and collaborated on some seasonal tunes and songs. In the time since they have been plotting to unleash a set of arrangements exploring six part harmony and the full arsenal of instrumentation available, from flutes and fiddles, to guitars and cello with a smattering of mandolin. Finally the time has come for a special tour to showcase this unique collaboration. Said The Maiden said; "We're all really excited about collaborating with Kadia, there's going to be some amazing six part harmonies and exciting new arrangements of songs old and new. Hopefully a real treat for fans of both bands... and us!". Tickets £12.50 from WeGotTickets + £1.25 booking fee. £15 on the door. Also in person @ Truck Store 101 Cowley Road, included £1 handling fee and cash only. Doors open at 19.00 and show starts at 19.15 Kadia website STM website |
Said The Maiden
Said The Maiden/Kadia
Kadia live at the Holywell Rooms
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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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