SunYears

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Trotwood Events are delighted to welcome SunYears to the Betsey for their UK debut plus special guest Richard Olson (The Hanging Stars).

With a variety of sonics ranging from wistful folk, Beatles-esque harmonies and psychedelic guitar jangle to singer-songwriter-nerve and shimmering balladry the melodic wisdom of SunYears makes its UK debut live two days before playing the Kilkenny Roots Festival, Ireland. 
SunYears is driven by Peter Morén (Peter Bjorn And John) as a new angle and fresh start after a long life spent in music. It's an open minded creative songwriting outlet situated somewhere between band and solo as Morén mainly plays with the same musicians, on stage and in the studio! 
The debut "Come Fetch My Soul!" (Yep Roc!) came 2023 and included guests like Ron Sexsmith, Kathryn Williams and Fruit Bats.It was nominated for a Swedish Manifest award (the Indie-Grammy basically.).
The follow up "The Song Forlorn" expands on the debut with an even wider range of styles but stays true to the live based guitar-oriented format. It got rave reviews in different territories and included guests like Lisa Hannigan, Madison Cunningham and Nicole Atkins.
Live, Morén and his musicians range from a whisper to a scream with dynamic, intuitive combo playing and an intimate feel. When the urge hits they dip the toe in the never ending well of rock, pop and soul-history and perform a few covers. 
There's been Bowie, Sandy Denny, Stax, Motown, even rockabilly. Who knows what might happen this night!  
Come and check for yourself! Morén produced Robert Forsters 2025 album "Strawberries" and tours in his liveband. He has also contributed guitar on the last three Stockholm recorded James Yorkston albums. 

”It’s a broad church...the overall effect is of a man ticking his own boxes with craft and glee"
★★★★ MOJO

”Once more showcases a limber way with guitarpop. Best of all is the title tracks twanging, reverb-drenched smooch”
7/10 UNCUT

”a hopeful, lyrically strong record with plenty of uplifting moments to help maintain a happy/sad balance. For all the shape-shifting it’s a curiously coherent and satisfying listen.” SHINDIG

”There certainly is something for everyone here.”
@americana_uk_ 8/10

Support comes from Richard Olson, singer/songwriter in the Hanging Stars and no stranger to the Betsey. He's currently busy prepping for the release of Hanging Stars album #6, so we're glad he's finding the time to sing for us. He'll be performing songs from throughout his illustrious career. which includes band like The Eighteenth Day Of May, The See See and the Sleeping Flies and The Super 8 Group.,