Katie Spencer

Live Review: Cambridge Folk Festival, Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridge – 1st-2nd August 2026

August 26, 2026 Andrew Frolish 0

There was something wonderfully appropriate about arriving at Cherry Hinton Hall for the return of the Cambridge Folk Festival and immediately finding myself wondering what, exactly, folk music is in 2026. One of the pleasures of […]

Video: Katie Spencer “Cypress & Bog Oak” / “Stranger”

January 13, 2026 Andrew Frolish 0

The musicianship on display in this live recording is simply stunning. Recorded in Tom Sands’ studio, Katie Spencer is accompanied by the gifted Max Clilverd, whose pedal steel is sublime. The blend of Clilverd’s subtle, haunting […]

Katie Spencer “What Love Is”

January 5, 2026 Jonny Brick 0

Acoustic folk full of sophistication and style. Katie Spencer, from Humberside, has released a delightful third album full of melody and guitar-picking. Some might refer to this as a headphones record, and it’s also one to […]

Live Review: John Smith + Katie Spencer, St Stephen’s Church, Ipswich – 31st October 2025

November 12, 2025 Andrew Frolish 0

When John Smith took to the stage at St Stephen’s Church in Ipswich, the atmosphere shifted from reverent silence to quiet anticipation. With just his voice and guitar, under the glittering fairy lights that illuminated the […]

Gateway to Southwell festival reveals first acts for 2022

May 4, 2022 Emily Dongray 0

The first artists for this summer’s 15th Gate To Southwell Festival in Nottinghamshire from July 14th to 17th have been announced. Rising star Katherine Priddy is performing at the festival for the first time, while Truckstop […]

Artwork for Very Old Morris album “Boogedy Boodedy Boogedy Shoop”

Very Old Morris “Boogedy Boogedy Boogedy Shoop”

October 15, 2026 0

Sophomore album from alt-country act is an affectionate but irreverent take on 90s radio country to great effect and real emotional depth. Let’s deal with the elephant in the room first: there are many “humorous” records […]

Solo debut from New Jersey singer-songwriter Sheila Vee out in November

October 15, 2026 0

Sheila Vee, the New Jersey–based singer-songwriter and guitarist, will release her debut solo album, Ride, on 6th November 2026 via Ampersand Records. The record was produced by longtime collaborator Bob Harris of the bluegrass band Borderline, […]

Lauren Housley live at the Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey - 9th October 2026

Live Review: Lauren Housley, The Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey – 9th October 2026

October 15, 2026 0

This evening saw the return of the award-winning singer-songwriter Lauren Housley to Lincolnshire’s premier Americana venue, the Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey. Of course, Housley is no stranger to these hallowed boards, having last played here […]

Live Review: Cambridge Folk Festival, Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridge – 1st-2nd August 2026

Video: Katie Spencer “Cypress & Bog Oak” / “Stranger”

Katie Spencer “What Love Is”

Live Review: John Smith + Katie Spencer, St Stephen’s Church, Ipswich – 31st October 2025

Gateway to Southwell festival reveals first acts for 2022

Very Old Morris “Boogedy Boogedy Boogedy Shoop”

Solo debut from New Jersey singer-songwriter Sheila Vee out in November

Live Review: Lauren Housley, The Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey – 9th October 2026

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