A great evening with one of Scotland’s finest singer-songwriters. Fraser showcased his own original compositions alongside classics like The Road to Dundee and Loch Lomond. Some lovely – and very funny – stories, fine playing, our first banjo (the one instrument apart from the tambourine that doesn’t need amplification) and great time had by all. Fraser Nimmo’s website.
And then there were Brenley and Lisa, otherwise known as Madison Violet. A truly extraordinary evening, full of soul, heart, good humour and great playing. We were treated to tracks old and new and had a chance to hear the…
Canadian songsmiths Lisa and Brenley returned to Hove House Concerts, bringing with them a host of new songs from their fantastic new album – Everything’s Shifting – and a world-class accompanist in Jake Zapotoczny (try saying that after a couple…
Julian Dawson came armed with one of only 60 Martin 7-string guitars in the world, a pocketful of harmonicas, and a wealth of great songs and stories. Feted in the US and mainland Europe for his distinctive songwriting style and…
Award-winning singer-songwriter Claire Hastings came south from Glasgow, bringing with her Jenn Butterworth, one of Scotland’s finest young accompanists. Between them, they wove an evening full of gorgeous melodies, some cheeky singalongs and songs full of heart and emotion. Claire’s…
Having played the Royal Albert Hall two nights before, Twelfth Day – Catriona Price and Esther Swift – played Hove House Concerts into December with a selection of traditional, classical and original material. Catriona’s one of the finest fiddle players…
We were delighted to host Vikki Clayton on the last gig of her mammoth Back to Blighty tour, just a few days before she returned home to New Zealand. Some lovely original songs, great fun singalongs, her masterful interpretations of…
