Luke James Williams + Chloe Leigh & Rosie Saffron

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0	BRIGHTON: The Folklore Rooms
P	Thursday 22nd September, 2022
N	7:30pm

Event information

Cambridgeshire based indie-folk singer-songwriter Luke James Williams comes to Brighton in support of his critically acclaimed debut album, ‘Our Blood Is Red’. It follows his 2018 EP ‘Drove’ which received huge plaudits from BBC 6 Music and BBC Introducing with 6Music DJ Tom Robinson making standout track ‘Still In Bed’ his 6 Music Recommends Track Of The Week and Track Of The Year So Far in 2019.

Having previously supported the likes of Mark Chadwick (The Levellers), The Little Unsaid and Megson as well as wowing the crowds at this year’s Cambridge Folk Festival, these dates mark Luke’s first ever run of headline gigs and he will be showcasing songs from his “outstanding” (Folk Radio) debut album. As well as picking up rave reviews from some of the biggest sites & publications on the indie & folk scenes, the acclaimed music platform Bandcamp made the album one of their ‘New & Notable’ releases, gaining Luke new followers in all four corners of the globe.

Known for his captivating, engaging and emotive live performances, Williams paints pictures with words and sings them in his own distinctly English voice.

“The songwriting and the vocal delivery are just so raw, heartfelt and beautiful that I find it irresistible” - Tom Robinson, BBC6 Music

“He is a writer of rare talent, a singer with the ability to rivet your attention. Our Blood Is Red is outstanding” - Bob Fish, Folk Radio

“Gave me a shiver down my back, just like the first time I heard Nick Drake and The Lake Poets. Luke James Williams is the Real Deal” - The Rocking Magpie

Luke will be joined by fantastic local artists Chloe Leigh & Rosie Saffron.

Inspired by wordsmiths such as Leonard Cohen and Laura Marling, Chloe Leigh’s troubadour tales evoke the ever-turning tides of love and loss, longing and laughter. Although often mistaken for being Irish because of her fiery red hair, it is actually her Spanish heritage that inspires her latest music, carefully blending folk and a touch of Latin flair to create her unique sound. She now resides in Brighton, playing iconic festivals – Isle of Wight, 2000 Trees and Glastonbury are just a few, and also recently supporting folk legend, Beans on Toast. The BRIT School graduate released her first bilingual single “Momentos Así” last year, and is currently getting ready for the release of her next collection of Spanglish songs.

Inspired heavily by Indie-Folk artists, including the likes of First Aid Kit, Bears Den, Fleet Foxes and Bon Iver, 22 year old Brighton-based Singer-Songwriter Rosie Saffron combines her love of reading and songwriting, drawing influence from the way Classic Folk always tells a story, through introspective lyrics and haunting, creative melodies. With a love for the music scene in Brighton, Rosie moved to study Music Performance and Vocals at BIMM Institute Brighton and has been taking every opportunity to perform, network and share these stories further since. Back in March of this year, Rosie performed as part of the Folk band, Letti and the Mouse as part of Hastings Fat Tuesday Festival, and is currently focusing on her solo project, writing continuously, with the aim of releasing an EP in the coming year, as well as performing as part of Brighton’s Great Escape Festival on the upcoming artist’s stage.

For more information visit: www.lukejameswilliams.co.uk