Country Roots Double Bill ….
Ags Connolly is a traditional country artist from Oxfordshire. He is widely considered to be one of the best singer-songwriters in the genre ever to emerge from the UK & we totally agree. Ags has also shared stages with country music icons such as Rosanne Cash, Asleep At The Wheel, Dale Watson and Jim Lauderdale. More recently he has opened shows including every date of Charley Crockett‘s major European tour in 2023. “A national treasure” – Country Music People, “One of the most important voices in UK roots music” – Ralph McLean, BBC “The perfect voice for classic country music” – American Songwriter
Holly Carter is an award-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Bristol. Two-time recipient of ‘Instrumentalist of the Year’ at the Americana UK awards (2023 & 2024) she is widely recognised as an exceptional finger style guitarist and one of the UK’s only professional female pedal steel players.
Drawing deeply from the well of the folk tradition, she harnesses an approach to song as a powerful tool for education and the preservation of legacy. Along with a show stopping approach to guitar that follows hot on the heels of the likes of Chet Atkins and John Fahey, her music weaves joyously catchy melodies with thought-provoking lyrics that pay homage to a diverse collection of musical and personal heroes.
‘Buckets of tone and timeless style’ – Martin Harley ‘Holly brings masterful skills as a musician and composer, along with an engaging commitment to music’s rich tradition of accompanying social change. Go see her ! ’ Martyn Joseph