Music

This is New-Folk, and this trio’s unique sound is captivating audiences across the UK, blending modular hooks and minimalist forms with traditional rhythms. Tarren is gaining a reputation for tight musicianship and intricate arrangements, all played through a playful prism that reflects the character of the artists and takes the listener to emotional heights.

Former ELO 2 Star And Frontman Phil Bates comes to Front Room on his final tour.

This show will see Phil playing many of his Beatles favourites.

Gabriel Moreno is Gibraltarian singer-songwriter, currently based in London. An irresistibly engaging performer, he combines a latin exuberance and passion with a rare lyrical calibre (he is also an accomplished poet, with 12 books published to date). Performing on nylon string guitar and accompanied by The Quivering Poets, he creates a live experience that has been described as ”Taberna Folk” - at once both energetic and intimate, anarchic and absorbing.

Katie Grace Harris is a multi-tasking, foot tapping, piano, dulcimer and accordion playing singer and story-weaver. Inspired by real stories of social injustice and with a fast-growing reputation in the UK Folk world, her sound has been described as 'boot-thumping, heart filling contemporary British folk’.

As part of our Black History Month celebrations, we are thrilled to be welcoming ARTUBA and Doctor Edson Burton to Front Room. Long Time Gal is a heartwarming odyssey from the Caribbean to Britain, including original and much loved traditional songs from ARTUBA with storytelling from Doctah Burton. ARTUBA'S musical influences are drawn from a wide range of styles such as Calypso, Reggae, Blues, Caribbean folk songs, Ska and Balkan melodies. Expect to smile, dance  and  even laugh at a mix of sumptuous original songs, alongside unique interpretations of some much loved covers.

Steve Pledger is a multi-award-winning recording artist with an enviable reputation as a talented and dynamic performer. With writing that ranges from fragile reflections on love and loss to blistering commentaries on present circumstances, his songs pack an emotional punch, both on record and on stage.

Described by Folk Radio UK as ‘weaving an especially compelling magic’, and 'showing British acoustic music in its best possible light’, Northumbrian duo, The Brothers Gillespie, make music animated with lyrical songwriting, fine fingerstyle guitar playing, multi-instrumental musicianship and ‘the glorious tones of their blood harmony’ (Sam Lee).

SUTHERING consists of Julu and Heg, whose harmonies weave effortlessly through their original songs, paired with gentle guitar and emotive piano arrangements, transporting audiences into a world of timeless storytelling. Front Room is thrilled to welcome them back for a third year running.

Birmingham Dream-Folk Songwriter Chris Cleverley joins with Wiltshire troubador Jess Vincent for a rare and intimate solo acoustic concert to welcome in the festive season.

DARIA KULESH has been described by Mike Harding as “one of the finest voices and one of the most intriguing and interesting songwriters on the present folk scene”. She is a multiple award winner and her four albums to date have all received rave reviews.

Slinky Latin tinged roots and Groove four piece Albino Tarantino will get your souls swaying and your heart jumping.