2023
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Sat04Mar2023
JENNY COLQUITT full band | RACHEL CROFT
GUEST LIST FULL Doors 18:30 Live 19:15
JENNY COLQUITT full band | Saturday 04 March 2023 |
Named as one of RnR Magazines 'Ones to watch for 2022', emerging artist Jenny Colquitt encompasses a unique combination of Americana, indie and folk rock and pop. Winner of the 2021/2022 FATEA 'Female artist of the Year' award and the 2020/2021 GSMC Award for best female solo singer/songwriter, Jenny's music is described as fit for film and storytelling at its finest. A voice that uniquely combines the melodic undertones of artists such as Eva Cassidy and the rawness of Alanis Morissette. She writes with soul, lyrical vulnerability and style to accompany her musicality both through keys and guitar.
Jenny's debut album 'Something Beautiful' was released in November 2021. Described as “very much recommended, for her strong and expressive voice, impactful lyrics and winning melodies” by BBC Radio 2's Paul Sexton.
YouTube: 'Dirty Town'- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwk4qWawmWw
www.jennycolquitt.co.uk
RACHEL CROFT
Rachel Croft @ Theater Posa, Lelystad
Featured on prime time BBC 2 television, Rachel Croft is a London based alternative artist, whose voice was described as “truly exceptional” by BBC Introducing.
Blending the cinematic and soulful, Rachel’s multi-octave range flows effortlessly from fierce power to deep and deadly soft. Her honest and varied self penned works have gained Rachel an impressive international fanbase, packing out venues across Europe on tours annually, and gracing the main stages of festivals including Wickham, Lindisfarne and Costa Del Folk Portugal since 2017.
Rachel’s music has been synced on the BBC (Rebel Cheer Squad, 2022) and featured in Spotify editorial playlists such as Melancolia Indie and Indielandia. Her work has premiered in major publications including CMT.com, Louder Than War and Tom Robinson’s Fresh On The Net and on radio stations across the UK, US, Europe and Australia including BBC Radio 6.
Following her liberating EP “Reap What You Sow” in 2021, which was described as “Powerhouse” by New Noise Magazine, Rachel’s new single Hurricane dropped in July 2022, and was premiered on CMT.com. An ominous fusion of indie rock attitude and bluesy Americana energy, the new track pairs dark, rootsy swagger with Croft’s thunder-and-lightning vocals.
This potent and dark female forward repertoire, combined with Rachel’s formidable stage presence is one performance not to be missed.
Genre-bending artist Rachel Croft has proven that you don’t need a label giant backing your craft in today’s climate to make waves in the music industry
- CMT.com
In possession of a voice that boasts several unique tones, she dances between gentle, angry and a Grace Slick-like mystique… No wonder our listeners were enthralled
- Fresh On The Net
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Complimentary food served in the interval
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Sat22Apr2023
GEMMA HAYES | SORREL NATION | DANNI NICHOLLS
GUEST LIST FULL | Doors 18:45 | Live 19:15 | Finish 10:30
Gemma Hayes is a much loved and respected Irish singer songwriter. Her debut album, ‘Night On My Side’, was released in 2002, for which she won Best Female Artist at the Hot Press Awards and a Mercury Prize nomination.
Since then she has released 4 critically acclaimed studio albums and a limited-edition live album. Gemma is constantly in demand for film and tv placements – her version of Chris Isaak’s Wicked Game, recorded for the US TV series Pretty Little Liars, has over 20 million streams on Spotify alone.
Gemma is currently working on a new album which she herself describes as deconstructed folk-pop. In early 2023 Gemma will be releasing a song called “High & Low” from the new album - with the album itself scheduled for later in the year.
Kent born songstress Sorrel Nation brings you a soulful mix of folk, pop, country and rock songs, with powerful vocals and haunting melodies.
Sorrels recent EP ‘Walk With Me’ is her first release since debut EP ‘Kids On The Run’ in 2016, and with plenty of new material under her belt Sorrel is planning her debut album.
Sorrel made a name for herself performing at well known music venues across London and the South East, supporting folk legends such as Dave Swarbrick & Martin Carthy, Canadian folk duo Madison Violet, and rock legend Tom Hingley from Inspiral Carpets.
Her latest string of notable performances include performing at Glastonbury Festival, Black Deer Festival, and many more across the UK singing with The Magic Teapot Live Music Venue
Sorrel will be joined on stage by guitarist Sam Anderson.
Links to social media, music, videos and radio interview:
https://linktr.ee/sorrelnation
DANNI NICHOLLS | Saturday 22 April 2023 | Delighted to announce Danni completes this amazing line up as our special guest
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Complimentary food served in the interval
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Sat13May2023
**FULL** REB FOUNTAIN with full band | JASMINE RODGERS
Guest List Full | Doors 18:45 | Live 19:15 | Finish 10:45
REB FOUNTAIN w BAND | Saturday 13 May 2023 |
In October 2021, Reb Fountain released IRIS, her sophomore album via Flying Nun Records, to critical acclaim. Martin Aston from MOJO magazine called Reb, “New Zealand’s next alt-folk sensation” and Karl Pushmann, VIVA New Zealand Herald, states, “From the moment you press play, IRIS envelops you.”
Winner of the 2021 Taite Music Prize and the Aotearoa Music Award for Best Country Music Album and APRA Best Song in 2018, songwriter Reb Fountain is a consummate recording artist and performer: stunning audiences with her music and artistry alike. A perfect extension of her 2020 self-titled album, IRIS elevates Reb Fountain’s music to new heights. Here, Reb effortlessly combines pop elements with her trademark noir folk-punk sound, weaving authentic and anthemic tunes that create an instant and indelible impression.
“Reb Fountain is one of those artists that you don’t know but need to see.” Scenestr, 2022
Reb was born in San Francisco and emmigrated with her family from North America to Lyttelton — the quiet port town out of Christchurch that’s been fundamental to New Zealand’s alt-folk scene, raising artists like Marlon Williams, Aldous Harding, and Delaney Davidson.
Throughout 2020, Reb and her all-star band astounded audiences around the country on her sold out album release tour, joined Crowded House on their 13 date, ‘To The Island Tour’, and honoured Nick Cave at the sold out Auckland Town Hall show, ‘The Boy Next Door’.
Reb Fountain and band made their Australian debut at Womadelaide 2022. They have just completed a nationwide tour of New Zealand performing to sold out audiences in Aotearoa’s most iconic theatres to critical acclaim.
“Shaman-like, Fountain moves across the stage and through the various stages of herself to deliver these songs, devotionals. She and band are not just world class performers, they might in fact be world-beaters.” Simon Sweetman, 2022
“I watched Reb Fountain last Saturday, prowling across the stage like Patti Smith and Cat Power one- minute, Nick Cave living his best life the next. Reb was a revelation. I could have watched that show on any stage in the world – and Reb
would have deserved to be there.” Stuff, 2022“At first, I thought I was listening to a cross between Patti Smith and Nick Cave but these comparisons quickly fall away as Reb is a true original.” Hifiway, 2022
“Unleashed and unafraid, Reb Fountain is a revelation” Sunday Star Times
“Reb Fountain possesses a crystalline vocal that’s as stunning as it is assured.” American Songwriter
JASMINE RODGERS
SOLO ARTIST AND FRONTWOMAN TO BOA (UK)
Jasmine Rodgers is a London born musician of mixed parentage and says this has nurtured a deep love of many different genres. Her solo shows feature her complex guitar picking styles and intricate vocals, effortlessly veering from folk to rock music, delivered with warmth and intimacy.
Jasmine has a solid fanbase in the Japanese anime world thanks to her work as frontwoman to British rock band Boa, who wrote and performed the soundtrack to award winning anime Lain Serial Xperiments.
Jasmine has since released her eponymous EP and album Blood Red Sun and has recorded with Scott Matthews, Danny Keane, Jenny Sturgeon, John Hogg and many others.
Please contact us via website or email for more details.
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.
email: live@littlerabbitbarn.com or website: Contacts PageWe suggest an artist donation from £20
Complimentary food served in the interval
GUEST LIST FULL
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Sat24Jun2023
CARTER SAMPSON + AMELIA WHITE | HANNAH ALDRIDGE
Doors 18:45 | Live 19:15 | Finish 10:45
CARTER SAMPSON Saturday 24 June 2023 | OKLAHOMA MEETS NASHVILLE | COUNTRY/AMERICANA DOUBLE BILL |*The queen of Oklahoma* singer/songwriter with a big voice and a musical family legacy that includes talents like Roy Orbison + AMELIA WHITE
AMELIA WHITE Saturday 24 June 2023 | OKLAHOMA MEETS NASHVILLE | COUNTRY/AMERICANA DOUBLE BILL | East Nashville based Amelia garning praise from American UK, Rolling Stone, BBC Ulster and more
HANNAH ALDRIDGE | Saturday 24 JUNE 2023. When we heard Hannah was back in town the prospect was too inticiting to pass over. Hannah adding, southern rock from Muscle Shoals, makes this a mega line up not to be missed. This will be a very special mid summer music extravaganza.
Please contact us via website or email for more details.
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.
email: live@littlerabbitbarn.com or website: Contacts PageWe suggest an artist donation from £20
Complimentary food served in the interval
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Sat29Jul2023
BARBARA NESBITT w NEVADA NEWMAN | LIANNE KAYE | MILLIE KIRKPATRICK
Doors 18:45 | Live 19:15 | Finish 22:30
BARBARA NESBITT | Saturday 29th July 2023 | Delighted to welcome back Barbara Nesbitt with Nevada Newman (DUO)
Barbara Nesbitt, Americana/Folk Singer-Songwriter out of Austin, TX, is gearing up to make her 5th album titled, Someday, Maybe Sooner. Her voice and songwriting have placed her in the top 5 Best Female Singer and in the top 3 Best Songwriter categories in the Austin Music Awards and her last release, Right As Rain, is in rotation on SiriusXM Radio. She co-founded the breakout band, The Whiskey Sisters, to much buzz and acclaim, has recently sung background vocals for Willie Nelson and Bob Weir and will be an Official Showcasing Artist at SXSW 2019. With a voice that is at once plaintive and strong, warm and clear, her songs take you on a journey reflective of her life which will make you laugh, cry, think and feel.
LIANNE KAYE duo | Saturday 29 July 2023 | Pop-rock country singer songwriter from south-east, completes the line up of local emerging artists
MILLIE KIRKPATRICK | Satuday 29 July 2023 | Catchy acoustic pop original music from Suffolk singer songwriter Millie
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The Little Rabbit Barn music evenings are private invitation-only gigs.
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email: live@littlerabbitbarn.com or website: Contacts PageWe suggest an artist donation from £20
Complimentary food served in the interval
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Sat02Sep2023
ANNIE KEATING full band show | ABI MOORE
GUEST LIST FULL | Doors 18:45 | Live 19:15 | Finish 22:30
ANNIE KEATING | Saturday 02 September 2023 | Full band show | Superb Americana songwriter comparisons to Lucinda Williams 'her talent and ability are clearly profound' No Depression.
“A MUST SEE” – Bob Harris (Whispering Bob, BBC Radio Host)“Unbridled, raucous ... beautiful. Get yourselves along to a show. You’ll love it!” – At The Barrier“Tremendous... Razor sharp rockabilly, sweet country and swampy blues, the band at full tilt.Keating maintains her excellent standard with a lovelorn slice of Americana on HARD FROST. Captivating” – Americana UK“Keating is the epitome of what it means to be a truly successful songwriter” – American Songwriter“A hard frost is where both the air and the ground freeze, one in which only the sturdiest of plants can survive. With this outstanding album, Keating again proves herself a true enduring perennial in her chosen field.” – Folk Radio UK
Critics are already raving about “Hard Frost,” calling it an absolute triumph and a work of beauty. From the haunting and extraordinary melodies to the impeccable storytelling, this album showcases Keating at her best.” -– The Broken Spine
ABI MOORE | Saturday 02 September 2023 | It's been 9 years since Abi’s last, critically-acclaimed studio album "Amoeba & Stone" and she's back with a brand new sound.
“Impactful, gritty, and above all, brimming with conviction. Abi's stripped back, stomp and holler sound instantly took us to KT Tunstall, while her styling and rootsy, distorted Americana guitar twangs have a delicious White Stripes flavour."Please contact us via website or email for more details.
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.
email: live@littlerabbitbarn.com or website: Contacts PageWe suggest an artist donation from £20
Complimentary food served in the interval
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GUEST LIST FULL
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Sat07Oct2023
ROBERT VINCENT | KATIE SPENCER
GUEST LIST FULL | Doors 18:45 | Live 19:15 | Finish 22:30
*AMERICANA MUSIC ASSOCIATION UK's 2021 UK Artist of the YEAR and 2021 UK Album of the YEAR*
Since his debut album ‘Life in Easy Steps’ in 2013, Robert Vincent from Liverpool has been one of the most acclaimed new voices in Americana, Country and Folk. Having received the inaugural Emerging Artist Award from ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris in 2016 – who described Vincent as “absolutely magnetic”, Robert was then invited onto BBC4’s ‘Old Grey Whistle Test: For One Night Only’. That performance marked a real breakthrough for Vincent, establishing him as one of the UK’s leading lights in Americana and propelling him to #1 in the iTunes Country chart.
On Robert's latest offering ‘In This Town You’re Owned’, he returns with his most relevant album to date, produced by Brit Award winning Ethan Johns – who has won acclaim for his production work with, amongst others, Paul McCartney, Ray LaMontagne, Laura Marling, Kings of Leon, The Boxer Rebellion, The Staves, Gilbert O’Sullivan and Tom Jones. What a great result for Robert and Ethan Johns scooping Album of the Year. Overall fantastic achievements for Robert. What an unbelievable climb it's been after so many years of writing and recording.
Robert has performed extensively across the UK, Europe and the USA alongside such classic artists as Elvis Costello, Robert Plant, James Blunt, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Beth Nielsen Chapman and Paul Carrack. Exciting times ahead as plans are now well under way for Robert's return to a live stage. Stay tuned for future announcements on ‘THIS TOWN TOUR 2021/22’ and ‘STRINGS ATTACHED’ concert events.
'He's The Real Deal' - Bob Harris OBE (BBC RADIO 2)
'A Phenomenal Spiritual Listen' - Sunday Times Album Review
KATIE SPENCER
Raised in the East Yorkshire flatlands on the fringes of Hull, Katie Spencer’s landscape has always been that of open skies and widening rivers. Industry still shapes the city here. The people, as with the land, are moulded by tides and stark horizons. Stand in the same place for long enough and you can watch the sun rise over the North Sea and then sink into crop fields, glowing auburn in late-summer sun. It is this sense of space and movement that flows through Katie Spencer’s music.
The songwriting, and most notably her guitar playing stems from a time when the steel-stringed instrument was truly finding its voice. Artists like Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and perhaps most evidently Michael Chapman, flow into her sound, carrying with them the warmth and idealism of the early 70’s folk and songwriter movements.
Katie Spencer’s widely celebrated new album, The Edge of the Land (2022), follows her debut release, Weather Beaten (2019) which was praised for its unique song-craft, spell-binding musicianship and crystal sonic clarity, as she brought together fans of music from all backgrounds and walks of life. Delicate and un-rushed, the ten songs on The Edge of the Land drift by like ships on the horizon, yet intimacy and introspection still remain.
The inclusivity found in her recorded works is most apparent when on stage, with a personal connection and humour that allows the listener time to appreciate the emotion of the music. Her historical gig list is extensive, taking in the world-renowned Celtic Connections and Cambridge Folk Festival, whilst performances with Danny Thompson and Alan Thomson have left audiences in awe of her confidence and craftsmanship.
As live music has returned to our world, we can expect to see Katie Spencer where she belongs once more, eyes closed, in the moment, performing.
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“Her articulate picking, with suggestions of folk and jazz, frames intelligently written songs and is the backbone to her music.” Guitarist Magazine
“One of the most satisfying and spellbinding singer-songwriter collections I’ve encountered in some time.” RnR Magazine ★★★★★
“Imaginative imagery supported by compelling music that summons up the best of early 70s folk, fluently delivered here with its own contemporary power. This is a fine collection of memorable songs by an outstanding writer and musician.” Record Collector
“A timeless English folk album, perfect for the still calm of a Sunday morning.” Shindig!
“Katie Spencer sits gracefully in a vocal nook between Sandy Denny, Linda Thompson and, to conjure a name we hear less often these days, Bridget St John.” Prog Magazine
“The way Katie plays is never contrived, showy or imitative; it sounds true … a world-class folk guitarist” – fRoots
“Katie’s guitar playing has echoes of my dear friend the late great Bert Jansch. Like a musical weaver she threads her poetic lyrics through the guitar’s strings and produces little tapestries of song” – Ralph McTell
Please contact us via website or email for more details.
The Little Rabbit Barn music evenings are private invitation-only gigs.
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email: live@littlerabbitbarn.com or website: Contacts PageWe suggest an artist donation from £20
Complimentary food served in the interval
GUEST LIST FULL
