David Chalfen

Declan O’Rourke, Live stream from The Abbey Theatre, Dublin -14th April 2021

April 20, 2021 David Chalfen 0

Tonight’s set is performed in the lush and prestigious Abbey Theatre, Ireland’s national theatre, established in Dublin in the very early 20th century; its founders included WB Yeats who could turn a memorable verse or two. […]

Sean McConnell + Garrison Starr, St Pancras Old Church, London, 13th February 2020

March 10, 2020 David Chalfen 0

The venue is, as ever, inspirational to both tonight’s acts, who were raised in varied Christian settings in the USA. The gig is sold out and the performers really thrive in this supportive atmosphere. Massachusetts’ native […]

Americana Music Fest, 28th – 29th January, Various Venues, Hackney

February 21, 2020 David Chalfen 0

Americana Music Fest, organised by the Americana Music Association UK, is two glorious nights of artist showcases that take place from about 6PM until almost midnight in a half dozen venues. That’s a lot of acts […]

UK Americana Awards: The Troxy, London, 30th January 2020

February 14, 2020 David Chalfen 1

This year’s event was in the heart of London’s East End, representing how the epicentre of the city’s music venues is shifting eastwards. Host Bob Harris has had almost half a century to practice but he […]

Noble Jacks + Jake Morrell, The Black Heart, Camden, London, 29th November 2019

December 6, 2019 David Chalfen 0

The penultimate night of an extensive UK tour has Sussex-based band Noble Jacks headlining at a bustling, sold out and very enthusiastic Black Heart. If there’s a niche for ‘power folk’ then the band seem prime […]