Chris Mills is, quite simply, one of the most devastatingly wonderful musicians I have heard. I know I would say that, wouldn’t I, but if you know me you know I only put on gigs for folk whose work I really love and I am so excited he is returning to Manchester again after far too long. Don’t just take my word for it, here’s some proof the media sometimes speaks truth:

“Over the last few years (Mills) has quietly assembled an immensely impressive catalogue. His songs are literate, funny and endearingly hangdog …..””- The Independant, UK

“His hidden elegance lies in the twist of lovesick metaphor, the wistful chord, the revisionist take on the slamming door. “- NME

“Chris Mills is the best songwriter we have in Gotham currently…..That said, whether the tracks date from 2011 or a decade previous, those compiled on Heavy Years: 2000-2010 are among some of the best songs you’ll hear. Ever.”- Rob Browning, Skyscraper

“Underrated” is very often an inappropriately used word in reviews. Chris Mills however, is definitely underrated, for he too is some kind of musical genius, but you’d never know it from the paucity of critical approval, or indeed sales, that comes his way. The proof of said genius lies in the grooves, or whatever CDs have, of this Best Of set “- Americana UK

This is your ONLY chance to see him play a gig in the UK outside London this year (and those London gigs have sold out anyway). I’m really thrilled he will be playing Gullivers in Manchester, a Proper Good Pub and of course there’s more fantastic music on the night too….

Support announced soon

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