7:00 Sunday 17th January
John Palmer Acoustic Band
and Pete Davies



John Palmer Acoustic Band
πΆ A Warm Welcome Back to One of Our Favourite Bands - The Jon Palmer Acoustic Band! πΆ
The band that never fails to leave audiences smiling, singing, and wanting more.
Jon's songs come straight from the heart, drawing on the very best of both traditional and contemporary folk music. A gifted songwriter with a talent for crafting unforgettable choruses, you'll find it hard to leave one of his performances without at least one song firmly lodged in your head.
Joining Jon on guitar and vocals is his outstanding band: Adam Hopkins (cajón, vocals), Wendy Ross (violin, vocals), Ryan (bass, vocals), Iain Cunningham (keyboards, vocals), and Lee Wellbrook (mandolin, vocals). Together they are a tight-knit and dynamic ensemble, equally at home in intimate folk clubs and on major festival stages.
The band brings Jon's songs to life with passion, enthusiasm, superb musicianship, and an infectious sense of joy. Their energy on stage and connection with audiences have earned them a formidable live reputation that is difficult to match.
As Fatea observed:
"Energy-filled folk-rock spilled from a six-piece that hit the audience straight between the ears right from the start, rarely letting up."
A former Grolsch UK Songwriter of the Year winner and published songwriter with Sony, Jon continues to create songs that are uplifting, memorable, and deeply relatable.
ποΈ Expect soaring harmonies, superb musicianship, and songs that will stay with you long after the final encore. Book early for what promises to be another fantastic evening of live music! πΈπΆ
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Pete Davies
We're delighted to welcome Pete Davies, a singer-songwriter whose passion for music has shaped a remarkable career spanning more than fifty years.
Family legend has it that Pete could sing before he could talk. Whatever the truth behind the tale, one thing is certain: singing has always been central to Pete's life. As he often says, it's good for the mind and the spirit.
Pete has spent decades sharing his songs with audiences across the UK and beyond. His writing reflects the people, places, and stories that move him, delivering songs that are thoughtful, engaging, and deeply human.
A gifted songwriter and accomplished guitarist, Pete is particularly admired for songs that celebrate everyday people and give a voice to those too often overlooked.
His late friend and mentor Vin Garbutt described him simply as:
"Pete Davies is a great singer-songwriter!"
While Rob Nichols of Off The Beat wrote:
"Pete Davies celebrates and commemorates the lives of the underdog. With marvellous guitar playing and memorable songs, he has much in common with his old mentor and mucker, Vin Garbutt."
ποΈ Join us for an evening of outstanding songwriting, superb musicianship, and songs that celebrate the resilience, humour, and spirit of ordinary people. A warm welcome awaits for what promises to be a memorable night of live folk music. πΆπΈ
