2017
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Sat21Jan2017
DENNIS ELLSWORTH
GUEST LIST FULL
Guest places are limited for this evening.
It will be hosted in the house and include arrival drinks with nibbles, a hot fork supper, followed by dessert & coffee, wine & soft drinks, PLUS two live sets from Dennis.
***NEW ALBUM | Romantic As It Gets ****
"Ellsworth sings lush and languorous country blues" - Time Out "Heartfelt and heart-achingly beautiful, a timeless album" - Americana UK "His vocals are as good as anyone's and better than most, the songs are beautifully written vignettes of observations of life and love and the instrumentation and playing are pretty exceptional" - American Roots UK
Dennis has grown into one of Atlantic Canada's most potent songwriters, with beautifully poetic lyrics and a veteran's sense of melody, tune and arrangement. His influences include Harry Nilsson, Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, Neil Young and Alex Chilton - but his sound is entirely his own.
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Please email live@littlerabbitbarn.com for more details
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Sat04Mar2017
BEN GLOVER | FRANKIE DAVIES BAND |EMMA BALLANTINE
**FULL**19:00 Doors 19:30 Live
**GUEST LIST FULL** RESERVE LIST
BEN GLOVER headlines first show of the year.Nashville-based singer/songwriter Ben Glover appeared on the music scene with the release of his 2008 debut, THE WEEK THE CLOCKS CHANGED, then billed as Ben Glover & The Earls. Two years later, this time with a solo billing, THROUGH THE NOISE, THROUGH THE NIGHT amply confirmed his promise, conjuring references to Steve Forbert and Van Morrison. He continued to go from strength to strength, releasing BEFORE THE BIRDS and DO NWE BURN THE BOATS in the space of two years before 2014 brought his finest yet with Atlantic which, again helmed by long-time producer Neilson Hubbard, saw him collaborating with Gretchen Peters both as co-writer and performer on BLACKBIRDS, a stunningly good southern gothic tale of incest and murder that went on to win International Song of The Year at the UK Americana Awards.
Last year, he was an integral part of The Orphan Brigade’s Civil War themed conceptual album project, SOUNDTRACK TO A GHOST STORY, and returns now with THE EMIGRANT, his sixth solo album and his first to go through Proper Records. Once more it’s recorded in Nashville, Glover co-producing with Hubbard (who also plays bass, percussion, and piano), but this one rings a few changes. Perhaps an extension of linking the history and tradition of Ireland and the Mississippi Delta on ATLANTIC. Now based in Nashville, like many an ex-pats before him it finds him nostalgically reflecting on the land of his birth and, as the title suggests, the emigrant experience (“cut loose from all you knew”) from both a personal and universal perspective, embracing, by extension, how we deal with the changes, loss and hope that life brings.
No Depression declares that THE EMIGRANT "is a tremendous sweep and should end up on the shores of many a top ten albums of 2016 list."
FRANKIE DAVIES BAND Saturday 04th March 2017.
Jersey based singer Frankie Davies is inspired by the Country sounds of southern USA, writes tunes that walk straight over genres, and cross generations. Her performances are filled with fervent passion and sincere sentiment. Together with her all girl band Frankie has crowds from 60 to 6,000 rocking and stomping.
Featured by Q Magazine and tipped by Glamour as 'One to Watch in 2016', Emma Ballantine is rapidly gaining recognition for powerful songwriting and a 'shapeshifting vocal gift' (Gigslutz). A finalist in the UK Unsigned Songwriter of the Year competition, her music has been played by BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music and BBC Introducing, and she has been described by Resonance FM as 'a unique voice among modern songwriters'. Emma has toured around the UK and Germany, playing at festivals including Glastonbury, Sidmouth Folk Week and Home Farm Festival. Originally from Salisbury and now based in London, she has played some of the capital's best known venues, such as The Bedford, Century Club and The Barfly. Emma's latest EP, Tourist, reached no. 15 in the iTunes Alternative chart, and she is currently working on a project called Somebody's Story, creating a new record based on songs sent to her by other people.
Emma's Links... http://www.emmaballantine.com/ https://twitter.com/EmmaBallantine https://www.facebook.com/pages/Emma-B...
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The Little Rabbit Barn music evenings are private invitation-only gigs.
Contact us if you'd like to be on the guest list and we will get back to you to confirm.There is complementary food and we suggest an artist donation of £15.
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Sat08Apr2017
LIV AUSTEN | KELLY SLOAN |DAHLIA |AMY WESTNEY
GUEST LIST FULL | 19:00 Doors 19:30 Live
BALSAMO DEIGHTON Saturday 08th April 2017 | GUEST LIST FULL
Regrettably Steve and Rosalie will not be appearing tonight. We wish Rosalie a speedy recovery.
They are very disappointed not to be appearing for the final night of their UK Tour.
LIV AUSTEN, Saturday 08 April 2017.
Norwegian singer songwriter now based in London is considered a main player on the UK country scene. Normally fronting her band 'the banned' will perform an acoustic set with her guitarist
DAHLIA Saturday 08th April 2017
Roll the clock back to Friday 9th September 2016... a hugely exciting day for country music on these shores. A great summary of the genre’s progression in the UK this year. Ward Thomas topped the all-genre UK album chart with their new album ‘Cartwheels’, meanwhile Decca Records teamed up with Ben Earle (The Shires) to release four singles by different UK acts, all of which were written by Ben. Dexeter, Dahlia, Liv Austen and Megan O’Neill were all involved. With the exception of Liv Austen, all acts have appeared at LRB!
Each of the tracks had their distinct qualities, but the best of the bunch was Only Human by new country act Dahlia. The trio is made up of Jess Roberts, Lisa Wright and Paris Georgia, all of whom have had success with their own solo careers. When these girls got together, the end product was always going to be impressive. Their performance at FSA Fest a couple of months ago blew everybody away; there’s a lot of excitement about Dahlia in the UK country circle, and understandably so.
Only Human consists of nothing more than a subtle acoustic guitar, allowing the girls’ stunning harmonies to dominate. As they say, less is more, and this is certainly the case here. Jess kicks things off on the first verse, then Lisa and Paris share the second verse, giving us a taste of their immense individual talent, before coming together for the chorus with spine-tingling harmonies. Vocally, this is as good as anything you will hear from Nashville.
Speaking about the track, the girls said “It’s an honour to have recorded it and its quickly become a favourite in our live set both for us and listeners in the audience.” Lyrically, Ben Earle has got it spot on, giving us an emotional insight into someone’s personal struggles and fragility that many listeners will relate to. The stripped-back nature of the track with limited instrumentation really puts focus on the lyrics, and they convey the emotion beautifully with their vocal delivery.
If this is a sign of things to come from Dahlia, this is a trio that could potentially be very successful.
KELLY SLOAN Saturday 08th April 2017. Canadian Galaxie Rising Star Award winner opens this quality packed evening.
Kelly's influences range from folk to country, while fusing elements of vintage '50s and '60s pop rock. Her unique delivery bring her sound to life with a continuity of vibration, offering a singular statement of heartfelt expression and honesty. She was awarded the Galaxie Rising Star Award and regularly performs at folk, jazz & blues festivals, events hosted by the British High Commissioner and other dignitaries. Performing on guitar and keys, she tours full-time solo, as a duo, or with a full-band. She has just released her third full-length album of original material, which listed on CKCU's Top 10 Albums of 2016.
AMY WESTNEY. Welcome return for local country artist who shares her time between Nashville and Chelmsford where she also promotes the Bluebird Sessions.
The Little Rabbit Barn music evenings are private invitation-only gigs.
Contact us if you'd like to be on the guest list and we will get back to you to confirm.There will be complementary food and we are suggesting an artist donation of £15.
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Sat06May2017
DANNI NICHOLLS| CARTER SAMPSON| HANNAH WHITE
*GUEST LIST FULL *Doors 19:00 Live 19:30
DANNI NICHOLLS with full band SAT 06 MAY 2017
Nominated for best album of the year at the recent AMA UK awards, Danni is one of the UK's finest Americana singer-songwriter's and a big favourite with all the folks at LRB.
Danni's music slips effortlessly between smoky soul, folk-pop and heart-wrenching alt-country. 4 out of 5 stars Q Magazine.
Spanning the Americana spectrum from “smoky soul, folk-pop and heart wrenching alt country” to heavier roots rock numbers, it takes the listener on a roller coaster ride and shining throughout is Danni’s strong, soulful voice. A vibrant, spell-binding singer and songwriter Danni is a valued artist in ‘UK Americana' who “can proudly hold her own amongst some of Nashville’s most talented musicians” (CMP magazine). With performances guaranteed to melt your heart into the soles of your cowboy boots, her passionate delivery, captivating voice and charmingly engaging between-song banter compel you to fall under her spell. (Q Magazine)
One in a million… Maverick Music Magazine Just Terrific - Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2
Making a fifth appearance and a first with a full band featuring AMA UK instrumentalist of the year, Chris Hillman and other fine musicians.
**LIVE ALBUM** release show LONDON St Pancras Old Church Wed 05th April
CARTER SAMPSON, the queen of Oklahoma, singer/songwriter with a big voice, joins this fab line up, yes honest..
The Oklahoma City-based artist is blessed by a musical family legacy that includes talents like Roy Orbison.
As a relatable artist, her empowering music appeals to a wide range of folks, who are incredibly and admirably loyal to her and her work. She’s the founder and director of Oklahoma City’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls, which always partners with nonprofit organizations that empower girls and women through music education.
The inspiring artist also averages about 220 shows annually – in areas like Oklahoma and Arkansas, as well as Colorado, New Mexico and Texas.
Though she travels for the love of making music, she’s no stranger to awards. She was named a Top 12 Finalist in the 2012 Mountain Stage NewSong Contest and performed at Lincoln Center in New York. This year, she won first place in the general category of the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at Merlefest in Wilkesboro, N.C. – with her song “Wild Bird”, which was additionally released by Pinecastle Records.
Her fourth full-length studio album, WILDER SIDE, was released on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016. It features the heady handy work of producer/multi-instrumentalist Travis Linville, who, like Sampson, has a unique sound all his own.
Already a favourite album with Bob Harris, Wilder Side was aired again on his BBCR2 Country show this week (09th February 2017)
HANNAH WHITE
Described by Pete Sargaent (Blues Matters) as "a Norah Jones with an edge", Hannah White is the singer songwriter with the voice Acoustic Magazine called "arresting" and "wholly believable", FATEA Magazine said is "an emotional force" and full of "heartbreaking honesty" and God Is In The TV described as "breathtaking". The singer whose live performance on BBC Radio London had Gaby Roslin break down, and led X-factor winner, Ben Haenow, to describe as "just incredible", has just released her album 'Whose Side Are You On?' which is already hitting the airwaves by storm
The artist has enjoyed glowing reviews from publications nationwide and she was recently invited to perform for Whispering Bob Harris an Under The Apple Tree Session in his Oxfordshire studio
Little Rabbit Barn music evenings are private invitation-only gigs.
Contact us if you'd like to be on the guest list and we will get back to you to confirm.There will be complementary food and we are suggesting an artist donation of £15.
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Sat03Jun2017
FRED'S HOUSE | THE FLYIN'A'S |THE ROSELLYS
GUEST LIST FULL |Doors 19:00 | Live 19:30
FRED'S HOUSE Saturday 03 June 2017. Headline return for award winning UK country rock band. Soaring three part harmonies recalling the best of Poco and CSN with their own 70's West Coast inspired rock. Excellent album FAULTLINES with new single announced for summer.
THE FLYIN'A'S. Texan Americana Duo, Hilary Claire Adamson & Stuart Adamson guarantee a high energy show with exceptional musicianship and song-writing. Recommended by LRB friends Simon and Rebecca from The Rosellys and guess what....
THE ROSELLYS
Saturday 03 June. Welcome back to LRB friends Simon and Rebecca for a special duo show. Sure to share the stage with the flyin'a's for a few songs.
The Little Rabbit Barn music evenings are private invitation-only gigs.
Contact us if you'd like to be on the guest list and we will get back to you to confirm.There will be complementary food and we are suggesting an artist donation of £15.
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Sat08Jul2017
CHRISTINA MARTIN BAND | ANNIE KEATING TRIO | NICOLE SILVA
GUEST LIST FULL | Doors 19:00 | Live 19:30
CHRISTINA MARTIN with band performing LRB Saturday 08 July. Welcome return for multi award-winning Roots/Rock Canadian singer-songwriter, on tour in UK promoting her new single Lungs are Burning
ANNIE KEATING trio show Saturday 08 July. Superb Americana songwriter comparisons to Lucinda Williams 'her talent and ability are clearly profound' No Depression. Annie will be touring w/Scott Warman on bass & Steve Mayone on guitar & Mandolin. Annie will be playing the local Maverick festival on both 01 and 02 July with a BBC session and Camden The Green Note show following before heading to LRB
NICOLE SILVA, Saturday 08 July.
Nicole Joined SKY TVs Keep it country in October 2016, She currently hosts " The all American country show" "The spotlight show" and co hosts along Side Phil Mack on the "Phil Mack International country show".
With her DEBUT single and album well underway Nicole is looking to take the UK country scene by storm. Along with launching her own Independent record label "Silva Penny Records" She is already in talks with some major Hollywood players about SYNC deals.
We look forward to welcome Nicole to LRB
The Little Rabbit Barn music evenings are private invitation-only gigs.
Contact us if you'd like to be on the guest list and we will get back to you to confirm.There will be complementary food and we are suggesting an artist donation of £15.
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Sat26Aug2017
KATY HURT | BELLE ROSCOE | WE ARE ALL FOSSILS | Saturday 26 August 2017
GUEST LIST FULL |19:00 Doors 19:15 live
KATY HURT full band show | Saturday 26 August 2017 | No. 2 & No. 1 in the iTunes chart for self penned releases, big stage performances inc C2C, resulted in nominations for Female Vocalist of the Year and UK Song of the Year (‘Love You More’) by The British Country Music Awards (BCMA)
BELLE ROSCOE full band show. Brother-Sister duo, Matty and Jules radiate a unique and mesmerising chemistry, clearly the product of a lifetimes worth of shared experiences. Both siblings’ possess extraordinary vocals and sure know how to work a crowd. Multi-talented musicians.
WE ARE ALL FOSSILS | Saturday 26 August 2017. South African born singer song-writer who enjoys the sounds of Gregory Alan Isakov, Nathaniel Rateliff and Sufjan Stevens. WAAF released his debut EP AETHER (live) back in 2015 a debut album set is due for release in 2017/18.
The Little Rabbit Barn music evenings are private invitation-only gigs.
Contact us if you'd like to be on the guest list and we will get back to you to confirm.There will be complementary food and we are suggesting an artist donation of £15.
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Sat30Sep2017
KARA GRAINGER BAND | JESS KLEIN w MIKE JUNE| LENNY
GUEST LIST FULL Doors 18:45 | Live 19:00
KARA GRAINGER full band show Saturday 30 September |Country-rock-blues | Australian songstress| soulful voice and masterful guitarist.
Her music career began in a small suburban town of Sydney Australia and since then has taken her on an incredible journey throughout the globe. Combining tasteful blues and slide guitar, soulful vocals and a heartfelt approach to songwriting, Kara's truly unique sound will leave you uplifted, inspired and always wanting more.
Here is a taster:
JESS KLEIN Saturday 30 September | Americana singer songwriter|New album Learning Faith | Mojo 'one of those voices you want to crawl up close to the speaker' Jess will be joined on stage by Mike June
Over a career that spans more than a decade and a half and has won her a devoted worldwide fan base, Klein—who possesses what Mojo magazine calls “one of those voices you want to crawl up close to the speakers to listen to” and a knack for writing songs that the Cape Cod Times has described as “fully realized, finely observed and deeply felt”—has pursued a remarkable creative evolution that’s seen her dig ever deeper for resonant emotional insights, while continuing to refine her eloquently melodic, effortlessly accessible songcraft. As the New York Times noted, Klein is an artist who “has country roots, but who pushes her songs toward philosophical thoughts.”
Learning Faith —which marks Klein’s third collaboration with veteran producer Mark “Professor Feathers” Addison—boasts ten personally-charged new originals that rank with her most compelling and illuminating work. Such bracing tunes as “Surrender,” “So Fucking Cool,” “Wish,” “Long Way Down” and “If There’s A God” (which she was inspired to write after protesting in support of State Senator Wendy Davis’ pro-choice 2013 filibuster at the Texas state capitol building) embody the complementary mix of personal fearlessness and musical craftsmanship that define Klein’s music.
“It felt a little different this time,” the artist notes. “It was the first time that I ever went into a record really feeling that I’d paid my dues, and that now I’m just gonna do and say whatever I want. I finally feel like I really don’t care what anybody thinks. That felt huge, and it felt really empowering. I felt comfortable going as dark as I could, and not feeling like I had to pull back from that.
“It’s also the first time I’ve started a record with a concept and tried to follow it through,” she explains. “After I wrote the song ‘Learning Faith,’ that started me thinking about writing a whole album of songs about the process of developing faith—faith in people, faith in the universe, faith in a higher power.
I wanted each song to be about some kind of struggle with faith, and asking what faith really means to me.”
Jess Klein says of her new album Learning Faith. “It’s edgy and brutal, but it was inspired by a genuine love for this world.”
“When you’re younger, you don’t totally know who you are yet, and you’re still trying to figure things out. Now I feel more at ease with who I am and why I do this. My motivation now for playing music is to connect with people, and to do that by connecting with myself, which is the hardest and scariest part.
“The reward,” she concludes, “is those moments where all the other bullshit subsides and you have a total, pure connection with the audience, or with just one person. I feel so blessed to be able to have this connection with people that’s based on something real. That’s what I look for now.”
LENNY (Lenka Filipova) Saturday 30 September | singer/songwriter/pianist with a unique voice, and is one of the greatest talents to have ever emerged from the Czech Republic.
Lenny started playing the piano at the age of four, and aged eleven composed her first song. At the same time she started performing with her mother (famous Czech singer) and accompanied her on piano on tours throughout Europe, Australia, America and Canada.
In 2013 she signed her first contract with Universal Music and in June 2013 released first EP ALL MY LOVE which has attracted consistent and widespread critical acclaim as well as a large and growing number of fans. Since this release, Lenny has received multiple nominations and awards; most importantly she was awarded Breakthrough Artist Award at the Czech Grammy “ANDĚL“ awards.
She has toured through out the Czech republic including appearances at the biggest festivals. Supported Macy Gray during her concert in Prague last year as well as the biggest Czech band Krystof during their sold out arena tour.
Her 2016 album HEARTS became the best selling album in the Czech republic and its first single Hell.o the most played song on Czech radio waves.
Lenny is currently signing a major label agreement with Universal Music, this time in Germany so we are thrilled she can be with us for this one.
Hope you’ve had a chance to enjoy one of her more recent videos recently posted on our Facebook page.
The video below is from 2014. You may need to click on the You Tube link if the video doesn't display.
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The Little Rabbit Barn music evenings are private invitation-only gigs.
Contact us if you'd like to be on the guest list and we will get back to you to confirm.There will be complementary food and we are suggesting an artist donation of £15.
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Sat28Oct2017
SEAN TAYLOR TRIO | ELLES BAILEY Full Band Show | ANGEL SNOW special guest from Nashville
GUEST LIST FULL Doors 18:45 Live 19:00
Here is a reminder from last year
END OF YEAR SHOWDOWN at LRB |Saturday 28 October 2017 | TWO OF UK's FINEST BLUES ARTISTS FEATURE IN THIS DOUBLE HEADLINE SHOW w LRB favourite SEAN TAYLOR with guests Emannele Marchetti percussion and Mike Seal double bass AND
ELLES BAILEY w full band | Special guest appearance ANGEL SNOW from Nashville
ELLES BAILEY full band EOY show Saturday 28 October | rootsy blues | country soulful rock with contemporary edge | smoky vocals that seeth presence and power. Photo credit Nick Rabett
We just love this stripped back version from the Elberton Sessions
ANGEL SNOW
Angel has built a repertoire as an in-demand songwriter and acclaimed independent artist. She wrote three songs on GRAMMY® Award winning singer Alison Krauss’s 2011 offering, Paper Airplane, as Nashville’s Music Row crowned her, “Nashville’s next stealth pop weapon.” Her 2012 self-titled debut spawned “These Days,” notched 6 million-plus Spotify streams and earned acclaim from American Songwriter.
Angel’s desire to expand and evolve her style beyond traditional Americana and folk saw her meet up with producer Lee Groves [Goldfrapp, Depeche Mode] to cut to cut what would become Magnetic. Her hypnotic delivery and cinematic lyrics entwined with Lee’s immersive and airy production, conjuring a spellbinding style.
During 2016, Angel teased out the album’s release with the powerful plea of “I Need You” and irresistible “Secret.” Online influencer Ingrid Nilsen utilized the latter to soundtrack her “Something I Want You To Know (Coming Out)” YouTube video, which amassed over 16.2 million views. As the song went on to crack 1-million views on Spotify, NETTWERK founder Terry McBride personally reached out to Angel online with a deal.
Released through the label in May 2017, Magnetic siphons stories of love, life, and loss through a dreamscape of drum palpitations, keyboard eloquence, and stark minimalism. The 2017 single “Photographs” fuses lithe acoustic guitar and a snappy beat before culminating on an undeniable refrain.
With only a very few places remaining and to be fair to everyone who would like to join us but may not be first to contact us, the final places will be drawn rather than offered first come first serve.
If you would like one of the few remaining places for our End of Year Showdown on Saturday 28 October please contact us by the usual methods, let us know how many places and your artist donation; suggested donation is from £15.
We will enter names in a hat, draw places on the next LRB evening and contact everyone.GUEST LIST IS NOW CLOSED
The Little Rabbit Barn music evenings are private invitation-only gigs.
Contact us if you'd like to be on the guest list and we will get back to you to confirm.There will be complementary food and we are suggesting an artist donation from £15.
This is our last show of 2017. While the rabbits hibernate we will be busy booking an exciting series of music evenings for 2018. We can already confirm our first music evening of 2018 will be on Saturday 24th February. Thank you all for your support for independent live music.
