Cambridgeshire-based indie folk singer-songwriter Luke James Williams plays an intimate gig at The Vic in support of his much anticipated second album, ‘Limes Hotel’.

Luke James Williams is an indie-folk singer-songwriter from Cambridgeshire, UK. Releasing his debut EP 'Drove' in November 2018, He gained huge support from BBC6 Music DJ Tom Robinson who made 'Still In Bed' his 6 Music Recommends Track Of The Week in April 2019, later naming it his Track Of The Year So Far in July. The song was also played across the station by Lauren Laverne, Steve Lamacq and Tom Ravenscroft. Elsewhere, he has received airplay from Amazing Radio and BBC Introducing.

In July 2022, Luke released his "outstanding" (KLOF) debut album, 'Our Blood Is Red'. As well as picking up rave reviews from some of the biggest sites & publications on the indie & folk scenes, Bandcamp made the album one of their 'New & Notable' releases which attracted new followers from all four corners of the globe.

Building a name as a captivating & emotive live performer, he has supported artists such as Thea Gilmore, Mark Chadwick (Levellers), Charlie Dore & Megson. He has just released his second full-length album 'Limes Hotel' to glowing reviews with the most recent single ‘Full Moon’ finding a new fan in Guy Garvey who played the song as part of his Finest Hour show on BBC Radio 6 Music saying “I think this is amazing, the energy is fantastic - I really love this song”.

Once described as “the James Taylor of the Fens,” he is known for crafting vivid, poetic songs delivered with a warmth, clarity and emotional honesty that is entirely his own.

"The songwriting and the vocal delivery are just so raw, heartfelt and beautiful that I find it irresistible" - Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6 Music
“He is a writer of rare talent, a singer with the ability to rivet your attention. Our Blood Is Red is outstanding” - Bob Fish, KLOF
"Gave me a shiver down my back, just like the first time I heard Nick Drake and The Lake Poets. Luke James Williams is the Real Deal" - The Rocking Magpie

https://lukejameswilliams.co.uk/