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baskery back in the UK

Swedish Sister Power trio to play Exeter

Event Date: 
23/10/2021 - 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

No stage too big nor too small, the sister trio has toured Europe and the US extensively since the start in 2008.

They’ve supported artists such as Seth Lakeman, Brandi Carlile, Gary Clark Jr and Lucas Nelson, and the band was handpicked by Robbie Williams as support and special guests for his “Let me entertain you tour” in Europe 2015.

Baskery is on the line up for Glastonbury 2020, a much welcome return since their first performance back in 2009 was a hit.

This high voltage trio are known for their energetic live shows, unique sound and musicianship, crowned with...

Scotlands Doghouse Toses, and Philadelphia's Joseph Parsons.

Event Date: 
05/05/2018 - 7:30pm to 11:00pm
Venue: 
The Bridge Inn, Bridge Hill, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0QQ

‘(Paul Tasker) is one of THE guitarists of his generation” – Maverick Magazine Joseph Parsons -“Collection of fragile soul-trips” – Rolling Stone The collaboration between Scottish duo Doghouse Roses and U.S. (Philadelphia) native Joseph Parsons began in the dark corner of a smoky bar in Berlin in 2015.

There is a shared spirit of eclecticism and bold creativity in the music of both bands at the core of their work; the roots tradition of storytelling is strikingly evident, skilfully drawing on contemporary elements of rock, blues, soul and country.

Parsons has released 18...

Sid Griffin Plays The Bridge Inn Topsham

Event Date: 
09/06/2016 - 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Venue: 
The Bridge Inn Topsham EX3 0QQ

Sid Griffin is a roots musician of considerable stature and notoriety. Founder of the recently reunited Long Ryders back in 1980s’ Los Angeles he is without question one of the architects of Americana and Alt-country.

After relocating to Britain (London) in the 1990s Griffin formed The Coal Porters, an acoustic five piece who mix folk, country and bluegrass to considerable effect.

After a nine year wait between solo albums late 2014 witnessed the release of The Trick Is To Breathe, an album Uncut magazine declared American Album of the Month that November and which proudly...

The Kennedys

Event Date: 
02/05/2015 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
The Bridge Inn, Topsham

The renowened New York based duo The Kennedys are bringing their tour to The Bridge Inn, Topsham on Saturday May 2nd.

They are doing a 10 date tour of the UK to celebrate twenty years together and the release of their new album West.

“an inspired collection of sixties-flecked folk rock full of broad vistas.” The New Yorker

“Probably their best album yet and one well worth your time.” Americana-UK

Eliza Gilkyson

Event Date: 
15/05/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Eliza Gilkyson is a politically minded, poetically gifted singer-songwriter who has become one of the most respected musicians in Folk and Americana music circles. The daughter of songwriter Terry Gilkyson, whose songs were recorded by artists as diverse as Johnny Cash, the White Stripes, and Dean Martin, Eliza was headed for a career in music at an early age.

She has appeared on NPR, Austin City Limits, Mountain Stage, Etown, Sirius/XM, Air America Radio and has toured with Richard Thompson, Patty Griffin and Mary Chapin Carpenter. She has been inducted into the Austin Music Hall...

Kimmie Rhodes, Support: Jolie Goodnight

Event Date: 
03/04/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Kimmie Rhodes - kimmierhodes.com/ @kimmie_rhodes Thurs April 3rd £10.00

Singer-songwriter Kimmie Rhodes is a native Texan who calls Austin home. Kimmie’s multi-platinum selling songs have been recorded by such stellar acts as Willie Nelson, Wynonna Judd, Trisha Yearwood, Amy Grant, CeCe Winans, Joe Ely, John Farnham, Waylon Jennings, Peter Frampton, Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris. A creative and prolific artist, she has recorded and released a total of fifteen solo CDs, written and produced three musical plays and a catalogue of hundreds of songs, and published a book. Kimmie is...

Ahab

Event Date: 
05/10/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

With their massively energetic and exciting harmony-infused alt-Country/Americana, outstanding songs, huge sound and an unrivalled stage presence; formed in 2009, ahab have already built up a reputation for their electrifying live performances.

‘They are blistering live – alt-country edge and sheer class’ BBC Radio 2

Tickets: £10 (£8) Book here: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/ahab/

SquareSessions at The Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

After our successful Exeter debut with The Mastersons from the USA at The Barnfield Theatre last October, we are excited to announce our first three gigs this year at the same venue - a venue we believe to be ideally suited to acoustic music.

The gigs are:

JAZZ MORLEY

Saturday March 16th, 2013 7.30pm £8 in advance, £9 on the door

Jazz Morley is a young performer making her mark the old fashioned way, ever keen to play live, meet new audiences and carve out her career by touring. Jazz is in Exeter on her Spring 2013 tour with a brand new single - “No One...