Live Music in Essex

ELAINE PALMER w JOE WILKINS CO HEADLINE EOY SHOWDOWN 03 OCT || PAUL CASEY and DAN MILLAR, ON THE BEACH by CHRIS REA, VIDEO NOW LIVE || DATE CHANGE FOR ANNIE KEATING TO FRIDAY 02 OCT || FULL FOR DANNI NICHOLLS + VIC ALLEN ON 15 AUGUST

NEW DATES **ELAINE PALMER**KIRSTEN ADAMSON**JENNIFER NESS**JACKIE BRISTOW**ANNIE KEATING + THE DREAMING SPIRES**.THANKS TO THE DAILY TELEGRAPH AND COLCHESTER GAZETTE FOR RECOGNITION*** FOR RESERVE GUEST PLACES CONTACT on EMAIL Live@Littlerabbitbarn.com | WEBSITE CONTACT PAGE

GUEST LIST FULL | DANNI NICHOLLS | SATURDAY 15 AUGUST 2026 | FULL BAND. DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THAT MULTI AWARD NOMINATION LRB FAV ARTIST RETURNS FOR A RECORD NINTH VISIT. THERE'LL BE A BRAND NEW ALBUM 'MAKING MOVES' PRODUCED BY SARAH PEACOCK. “An artist with the elegance and imagination to restore your faith in the visceral power of an original song” Paul Sexton, BBC Radio 2 and freelance print/broadcast journalist. “I absolutely love the elegance and beauty of her music” - Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2 “Smoky soul, folk-pop and heart-wrenching alt-country, all in a rich voice” - Q Magazine

GUEST LIST FULL | VIC ALLEN | SATURDAY 15 AUGUST 2026. Delighted to welcome to LRB. Vic Allen skilfully blends the energy of pop with the storytelling nature of country music. Through meticulously crafted lyrics, she has a knack for transporting listeners, allowing them to hear their own stories in her songs Her self-penned single “Pictures of Us”, featured on her album, amassed over 1 million views on TikTok, contributing to a following of over 35,000 on the platform.

KIRSTEN ADAMSON & THE TANAGERS | SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2026. Thrilled to host the award-winning singer/songwriter Kirsten Adamson (daughter of rock legend Stuart Adamson (Big Country, Skids)) who summons the same heart-stopping purity as Sandy Denny, by way of Emmylou Harris and Kate Bush, with an engaging mix of heartland Americana folk rock.

JENNIFER NESS | SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2026 | Delighted to welcome Norfolk based, singer-songwriter and pianist who crafts emotionally rich, piano-led songs that explore love, loss, family, and the passing of time with striking honesty.

THE DREAMING SPIRES | FRIDAY 02 October 2026 | Co- headline show with ANNIE KEATING. Sun-drenched country-rock from Oxfordshire meets smoky Americana from Brooklyn as The Annie Keating Band and The Dreaming Spires join forces for a highly anticipated double-bill. More than just a series of concerts, this promises to be a celebration of a quarter-century of musical exploration and a profound transatlantic dialogue woven into both artists’ songwriting.

ANNIE KEATING BAND | FRIDAY 02 OCTOBER 2026. Talent spotted by BBC Radio‘s Bob Harris, Annie Keating is “building the reputation her talent deserves” according to the Daily Telegraph, with a brilliant UK live band and eleven critically acclaimed studio albums, she draws comparisons to Lucinda Williams, Dylan and John Prine. Keating writes and sings like a woman who knows deep down that heartache is the price of hope, and she can make us believe — in that way that only the best artists can — that all of it is worth the cost.

JACKIE BRISTOW w MARK PUNCH | SATURDAY 03 OCTOBER 2026. Jackie's exquisite songcraft and compelling live performances have seen her share the bill and a personal connection with many of the world’s musical elite, including Bonnie Raitt, Boz Skaggs, Chris Isaak, Tommy Emmanuel, Steve Miller Band, Foreigner, Art Garfunkel, Phoebe Snow and John Waite. Big welcome for our End of Year Show

ELAINE PALMER w JOE WILKINS | Saturday 03 October 2026. Delighted to welcome as co headliners for our End of Year Showdown. Elaine's finely honed distinctive voice has built a reputation for her emotive, mesmerizing stage presence delivering a fusion of British folk and American country styles. Touring extensively, sharing stages with the likes of Patty Griffin, Lilly Hiatt, Seasick Steve and more. Elaine's recent releases Half Moon Rising and Some Seek Silver, Some Seek Gold have seen her working with musician and producer Mike Butler (Phoebe Bridgers, Norah Jones, The White Buffalo) at his Half Moon Lodge studio high in the San Diego hills.

THANK YOU PAUL CASEY and DAN MILLAR FOR FOR A FABULOUS EVENING. Catch Paul Casey is taking to the road with THE CHRIS REA EXPERIENCE playing Rea-magined songs of the late great CHRIS REA. A live show celebrating that legacy, backed by a band whose unique musicianship brings his vision to life. "A talent like this comes along only once in a long while." CHRIS REA.

Thank you Ashley Campbell and Rachel Hill for your superb sets on our LRB 2026 curtain raiser Friday 06 March. Tribute to Terry Goldsmith, APPROVED VIDEOS FROM THE EVENING POSTED 14/5/2026 and 15/05/2026 at 6pm.

THE GRAHAMS | Doug and Alyssa, Aaron, Ryan, Patrick and Bongo THANK YOU for playing LRB it was a fabulous evening. REVIEW WITH VIDEOS & PHOTOS FROM THE EVENING

Thank you Emily Barker for the best solo set at Little Rabbit Barn, Saturday 07 March. Day two of our Tribute event in memory of Terry Goldsmith. Gig review posted

Thank you Paul Roberts and Les Davidson SNIFF 'N' THE TEARS | ACOUSTIC |Saturday 07 March, so great to revisit more of your extensive back catalogue of over 200 songs. Day two of our Tribute event in memory of Terry Goldsmith

Here is a what new LRB guest JAY said about Saturday evening...."wow! We absolutely loved it! The venue is fantastic and the artists tonight were absolutely amazing. My wife was in tears listening to Stephanie (in a go. This Autumn, sun-drenched country-rock from Oxfordshire meets smoky Americana from Brooklyn as The Annie Keating Band and The Dreaming Spires join forces for a highly anticipated double-bill. More than just a series of concerts, this promises to be a celebration of a quarter-century of musical exploration and a profound transatlantic dialogue woven into both artists’ songwriting.od way) and then Rachel’s performance was just so,so good. Really blew us away to be honest."

QUOTES: REB FOUNTAIN'S MANAGER "Thank you and the amazing team for hosting such a Wonderful & Professional shown. The crowd were so engaging and you have such a great venue" JASMINE RODGERS "Thank you so much for having me play, I had a gorgeous time""The hospitality at LRB for both Artists and audiences is unparalleled" "Each month just gets better and better roll on the next one!" ATH. "Both Reb and Jasmine were absolutely stunning" Shaun M " What a wonderful evening of music Kate Ellis and Andy and Mim Grey and her band gave us. Such complementary performances - Kate Ellis with her gentle music and Mim Grey with her effortless singing but both performances coming from within them" PAUL ROBERTS "Well there certainly is no let up in the quality of music at LRB, what a night of music" "We greatly enjoyed our first visit to LRB, it was a lovely atmosphere, the performances-such clear sound-were brilliant, with food as well! We shall be back." THANK YOU PAUL R and CHRIS R "We were so lucky to be at this gig - Live at Little Rabbit Barn is an oasis of music and joy, thank you" M.B. KELLY "Thanks for another great evening. Hannah and Gus were superb" STEVE WILDING

We celebrate 15 years AND move into our sixteenth year in 2026 | TIMELINE 2010 - 2025 | 2020 was the 10th ANNIVERSARY YEAR FOR LITTLE RABBIT BARN | LRB | First show 2008 | First barn show 02 July 2010 featured EVE SELIS and THE FLOE | 200+ shows in the barn | more than 300 artist sets.

SNIFF 'N' THE TEARS played an acoustic set at LRB in April 2019 after a 27 year break from live shows and they are coming back on 07 March 2026! Their acoustic project has a new acoustic album for us all to enjoy. LRB proud to have been a stepping stone on their journey and wish them all success with the new album and acoustic shows. NEW ALBUM OUT NOW Sniff'n'the Tears acoustic album 'Jump' is available now. Videos of the LRB performance can be found on both LRB and SnTT websites and YouTube channel. Read the story, hear a couple of sample tracks, and buy the album here: https://www.sniffnthetears.com/jump

HANNAH ALDRIDGE VIDEOS NOW LIVE ON LITTLE RABBIT BARN YOUTUBE CHANNEL | FILMED AND RECORDED LIVE WITH FULL BAND ON 05 OCTOBER 2024

RACHEL CROFT videos now live on our YOUTUBE channel . Access also using Video page on LRB website. Brillliant new Live from The Lexington CD album available direct from Rachel Croft

STEPHANIE LAMBRING videos now live on our YOUTUBE channel . Access also using Video page on LRB website

BELLE ROSCOE videos now live on our YOUTUBE channel . Access also using Video page on LRB website

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL COMMENTS HANNAH WHITE "A very special place where magic happens. That photo just fills my heart. I just know this would have been an amazing evening x" TARA MACLEAN "Thank you we felt so at home!" CAtHERINE MACLELLAN "We love you!" ELECTRIC BLUE YONDER "Magical thank you!!" JULIE THOMPSON GUEST ".....You have a fantastic venue run by people who do it for the pure love and joy of live music...absolutely 10 out of 10" SALLY FORD Fantastic night to end the year. Thank you little Rabbit barn and all the team for giving us the best live music a community of friends and for all your hard work. Another fantastic year ????❤️????xx

THE ANNIE KEATING BAND | LIVE VINYL ALBUM + 25 YEAR COMPLIATION VINYL TOUR | AVAILABLE AT LIVE SHOWS AND DIRECTLY VIA ANNIE KEATING | NOW AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS - WE USE BANDCAMP

CHERRY LEE MEWIS | NEW LIVE ALBUM | 5 tracks from LRB show on 21 July 2018 | Recorded over three separate performances from 2018 & 2019, this is an album you simply must add to your Cherry collection, the one album that truly captures that high energy CLM vibe, only experienced live. Recorded alongside Cherry's faithful band of Max Milligan, Robbie Stewart-Mathews, Nick Slater, Brian Greene and with special guest Lee Vernon on blues harp, this is a hotpot of bluesy soulfulness at it's best.

CONGRATULATION ELLES ON SIGNING TO COOKING VINYL | PHYSICAL 6 TRACK EP/CDs NO LONGER AVAILABLE | ELLES BAILEY LIVE EP recorded at Little Rabbit Barn 28 October 2017 mixed by Jay Stapley | executive producer and cover Elles Bailey. ONLY 4 TRACK DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE | To download go to GIGS page OR click ARTISTS tab > Elles Bailey above ARTIST + ALBUM of The Year in the BRITISH BLUES AWARDS 2020. UK BLUES ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2021. AMAUK ARTIS OF THE YEAR + UK ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2023 + UK LIVE ACT 2023 AND 2024 + VOCALIST OF THE YEAR 2025 + BROADCASTER OF THE YEAR (PLANET ROCK)

LRB Merchandise | To celebrate our 10 anniversary year as LRB, top fashion designer Tiffany, has created a brand new design to recognise some of the 250 artists that have played LRB. These high quality Gildan cotton Ts come in Mens M L XL and Ladies S M L sizes and are printed front and rear

Out&About with interviews filmed at Little Rabbit Barn! For more information and details please contact – Email: info@theukamericanabar.com

Catch LRB on 'The UK Americana Bar TV Show'. HANNAH ALDRIDGE. TV Show ft interviews w Sean Taylor | Elles Bailey | Angel Snow. Wonderful ANNE McCUE interview and unplugged song from her LRB show. Early WARD THOMAS interview at LRB PLUS MANY MORE FINE SESSIONS AND INTERVIEWS WITH SAM MILLAR and THE UK AMERICANA BAR Team

CONGRATULATIONS TO JANET ROBIN AND THE STRING REVOLUTION GRAMMY FOR BEST ARRANGEMENT, INSTRUMENTAL OR A CAPPELLA “Folsom Prison Blues,” John Carter Cash, Tommy Emmanuel, Markus Illko, Janet Robin and Roberto Luis Rodriguez, arrangers (The String Revolution featuring Tommy Emmanuel)

Here is the awesome line up. All girl super group for one evening only. Elles Bailey | Jackie Bristow and Tamara Stewart from our end of year showdown 2018. One of our favourite pictures from the LRB archive. The coming together of three amazingly talented artistes from US, NZ and UK was truly an alignment of good fortune and fate that will be hard to recreate. Can't believe this was October 2018. Where do the years go.

Everyone keep well, stay safe, have grace (thank you Elles so well put) and please look out for those less fortunate. Best wishes from us all at Little Rabbit Barn

Creative genius RIP Chris Rea 04.03.1951 - 22.12.2025