OTLEY: Horse & Farrier

Friday 4th November, 2022

7:15pm

Event information

AMY MAY ELLIS grew up in the middle of the North York Moors, it was there in a small venue called the Band Room that she played her first shows, guesting for artists such as Michael Chapman, Alessi's Ark, Hiss Golden Messenger, Tiny Ruins, Ryley Walker and Willy Mason.

Since 2018, Ellis has released a series of 4 EPs, each exploring an element; 'Weathered by Waves', 'We got Fire','Where my Garden Lies', and 'When in the Wind' all received support from the likes of BBC 6 Music and BBC introducing as well as fueling headline tours around the UK and Ireland.

Now based in Bristol Ellis is recording her debut album, which will be released in 2023.

"Amy May Ellis’ ability to take you through an array of emotions whilst leaving you hooked on every single word is a talent that only a few hold with clear integrity. When in the wind is a gorgeous body of work from an artist who’s ethereal qualities leave you feeling acknowledged"
Paige Sims, Lock Magazine

"One of those artists who just never fails to impress"
Emily Pilbeam, BBC Introducing

GERRARD BELL-FIFE is the sweetheart of the Bradford Folk scene. Coming from Nottingham, he has been performing live music from the age of 19 and moved to Bradford in 2011. He is a regular performer at The 1 in 12 Club and has supported live acts such as Titus Andronicus, Danbert Nobacon and Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly. He has been on tour with Perkie, Crywank, Mickey Dey as well as Me-Rex and as a multi instrumentalist continues to play a big part in the Bradford underground scene." Tatty Hoggarth

"Beautiful, softly sung, folky acoustic lo-fi from Bradford via Nottingham."

"Simultaneously the best songwriter in the UK and the worst self-publicist." Crywank

Matthew Sturgess, who performs as ‘THE SILVER RESERVE’, plays delicate, sparse music on a classical guitar, crafting intricate melodies around thoughtful and evocative lyrics. At times creating dense, layered atmospherics, this is music that doesn’t rush and takes its sweet, sad time to unfurl and sneak under the skin.

"Beautiful, fragmentary songs which slowly dismantle you." Seamus Fogarty (Domino Records/Fence Collective)

“Blending emotive, affecting lyrics and spacious delicately crafted guitar work, these beguiling songs hold a depth of hidden treasures.” – Marc Walton (Seven Arts)

"Quietly spellbinding." - Andy Brown (Soundlab)

"Incredible talent…everything he played begged to be listened to." - Bill Adamson (Hint of Mayhem)

"Quirky and haunting." - Ed Harrington (Leeds Living)

Venue information

OTLEY: Horse & Farrier

0	7 Bridge Street Otley LS21 1BQ
>	www.markettowntaverns.co.uk/pub-and-bar-finder/yorkshire/horse-and-farrier/
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`	Upstairs function room without wheelchair access.Bar and toilets downstairs.