An evening with Adaya, Adele H, Bob Spring & Russell Joslin at Cafe No9

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THE LOST SONGWRITERS TOUR

A roadshow of alternative folk, dark country and experimental pop songwriters
In January 2025, four songwriters drifted together for a one-off show in the small
Swiss village of Ins. Their contrasting takes on contemporary songwriting slotted
together like a strange jigsaw puzzle and they formed a connection based on the
seeds of kinship and late-night discussion. It was decided they should join forces
elsewhere for more concerts to see where the journey took them …
So, the Lost Songwriters tour was born. Don’t miss these special gigs!

ADAYA (CH)
Adaya weaves spellbinding early folk-influenced songs which accompany us through
the creature-filled wilderness of her Swiss homeland and broadcast poetic messages
to humankind. On other days, whisked away, she provides ethereal vocal and
woodwind toplines to the magnificent sound of globetrotting pagan-folk band Faun.
“Adaya reimagines folk music through the bright window of intelligent songcraft and
experimental arrangements” – KLOF Mag
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVauCplvlmU

ADELE H (IT)
Primordial, experimental, pop songs using minimal piano and a hauntingly daring
voice. An unexpectedly philosophical mind-trip directly into the emotions many of us
cannot find words for. A cool, uncluttered musical breeze from the mountains of
northern Italy.
"A new name overlooks the experimental Italian scene, a feminine presence that
uses an ancient language of intuition and spontaneity" – Rockerilla
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIEG-sMPjsw

BOB SPRING (CH)
Dark country with a big heart. A man who lives his songs completely. Gritty melodies
that balance vulnerability with rebellion. No banter is needed, let Bob’s voice and
poignant songs take you down the road and into his story.
“He doesn’t need to put on a show. Bob has a touchy, full male voice with edges, and
he knows what to do with it” – Echo Kollectiv News
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLQU8vxRFb4

RUSSELL JOSLIN (UK)
With a guitar style reminiscent of a grunge-soaked John Fahey, plus keening vocals
that drift towards the gravitas of 16 Horsepower’s David Eugene Edwards, London-

based Russell Joslin is a distinctly 21 st -century songwriter who is not afraid to use
folk traditions to examine today's splintered society and find the connections
between us all.

‘Intense and artistically serious mental cinema’ - MangoWave
‘Incredibly dramatic storytelling ... Americana noir’ - American Pancake
Video: https://youtu.be/GazqKH2yDOI?si=JMPU4QEZ3NUO_HZc

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

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