BEDFORD: Esquires

Friday 15th April, 2022

7:00pm

Event information

Don't miss this double headline show from two of the finest Americana singing, songwriting troubadours out there.

Annie Keating (Brooklyn, NY)

Talent spotted by BBC Radio's Bob Harris, Keating appeared on the Bob Harris show, then at leading international festivals including Take Root (Netherlands), Glasgow Americana Festival (Scotland), the NJ Folk Festival, The Brooklyn Indie Music Fest, Maverick fest (UK), NXNE (Canada) and The Brooklyn Americana Fest. She has played on the bill with John Hiatt, Dan Bern, Bon Iver & other greats, and toured extensively in England, Scotland, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands & Denmark.

“Country-rock, with a renegade bite.”
— LA Weekly

“Tenderly meaningful folk Americana exactly as it should be heard.”
— Folk Words

“Keating is building the reputation her talent deserves."
— The Telegraph

“One of the most refreshing female acts to come down the pike in a long while. Deep and provocative songs.”
— Maverick Magazine

Danni Nicholls:

Hailing from Bedfordshire, England growing up on the American roots music of her Anglo-Indian grandmother’s record collection, Danni Nicholls has been paving her way in the Americana/roots scene for over a decade, building a loyal fan base and much critical praise.

With three acclaimed studio albums, produced by and featuring some of Nashville's finest under her belt and the wind still in her sails from three consecutive Americana Music Association UK award nominations plus extensive tours and opening slots with the likes of The Secret Sisters and Lucinda Williams, Danni, her powerful, arresting voice and her dynamically poetic songs are ever-gaining presence and reach.

“I absolutely love the elegance and beauty of her music” - Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2

“Smoky soul, folk-pop and heart-wrenching alt-country, all in a rich voice” - Q Magazine

“Sumptuous…a warm wry line in confessional songwriting” - UNCUT

“An artist full of soul and wisdom…” - Maverick Music Magazine