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An evening with Paul Armfield at Cafe No9

With special support from bird house

Presented by: Cafe#9

0	SHEFFIELD: Cafe No9
P	Wednesday 12th June, 2024
N	7:00pm

Event information

Now in his mid 50s, Paul Armfield is a veteran performer with a warm, relaxed stage presence. Following his most recent album 'Domestic' he was commissioned to write 5 songs about trees, and is now working on new material for release later this year. A songwriter’s songwriter, he has picked up plaudits from the likes of Guy Garvey and Chris Difford. Selling books by day he is also an occasional funeral celebrant, a lino-cut artist, and a double bassist whose playing can be heard on the best-selling Michael Kiwanuka single ‘I’m Getting Ready’ as well as collaborations with jazz pianist Greg Foat. An accomplished musical-saw player, he has a busking alter-ego called the Stranger On The Saw.

'I love it so much, melodic, heartfelt, gentle. well-observed, beautifully sung' Mark Radcliffe

'A lovely lyric, a spellbinding song. This is really beautiful' Guy Garvey

‘Gorgeous..beautiful, positive and amazing. Ace!’ Lauren Laverne

'As toasty and lovely as Christmas morning' Caitlin Moran

'Your album is the dogs!' Chris Difford

‘A revelation’ The Scotsman

www.paularmfield.com

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'bird house' is the moniker used by singer/songwriter Alex Brown, who writes and sings contemplative alternative folk music which fuses traditional song writing structures with spoken word, ambient soundscapes and passages of improvised guitar.

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Please note this ticket price DOES include a BYOB fee should you want to bring alcohol to the venue.

All additional purchases of drinks and sweet treats from the cafe counter are always very much appreciated.