Harry Oakwood

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We were sent Harry Oakwood EP last year and as during initial play we all said 'wow this is quite special' They then came to Union and performed a blinding in-store! so we booked them straight up for a Lewes gig as we knew you would all appreciate how good they are!

Harry Oakwood blend the authenticity of The Band in all it's Last Waltz heyday with the introspective intensity of Neil Young and Fleetwood Mac. Soaring three part harmonies, accomplished musicianship and inspiring songwriting serve this London based band well when they deliver live performances of a gravity not often seen.

After quickly turning their monthly night into a sell out event, Tim Minchin came to see them and promptly chose them as his support act advising his half a million twitter followers "If you get the chance to see Harry Oakwood, take it".

Irwin Sparkes of The Hoosiers is convinced that Harry Oakwood is "THE most important band in London/music right now".

The Self Help Group are Union's latest signing, their debut album releases in February. With a pretty unique collection of songs by an excellent writer, Mark Bruce, who heads up the band. His vocals are flanked by sisters Clara and Sarah, creating a rich, layered harmony, reminiscent of those warm, hazy 60's east-coast groups. This ain't exactly folk, nor Americana... we're not 100% sure what it is! But it's beautiful, engaging, soothing, compelling. Fascinating half-told stories you'll want to hear over and again.

All in all a great night of music is promised for you!