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Who: Foxpalmer + Joseph Davis + Harry Pentony + Fiona Faye Tickets £5.74 incl booking fee. https://www.temperance.bar/?effe=1089&effe-id=1997543360965: https://www.temperance.bar/?effe=1089&effe-id=1997543360965 **TEMPERANCE UNCOVERED** **Original artists. Properly heard.** Temperance Uncovered is a curated night celebrating talented original artists in the intimate cellar atmosphere of Temperance. For artists who want their songs to be heard by a welcoming audience who genuinely want to listen. Come along and experience first hand a wonderful evening of music. **Sept 23rd lineup** **Foxpalmer** Foxpalmer is a London/Birmingham-based artist with a unique blend of rock, Americana-style folk and lush indie, their sound is striking, captivating, and distinct. Their unique sound, stunning original music and compelling live shows have seen them perform a number of tours as well opening for chart topping acts such as Scottish Pop Artist **Sandi Thom, The Undertones, indie rockers Dodgy, Bluetones frontman Mark Morris, Chantel McGregor and 4 jaunts around the UK with award winning Prog trio Blackheart Orchestra**. They’ve additionally appeared at numerous festivals including How the Light Gets In (3 times), Celtic Connections in Glasgow (twice), Coventry’s Godiva Festival and Cambridge Rock Festival, Worcester Music Festival etc. Foxpalmer is currently working on their long awaited debut album ‘Dark Tides’ which is set to be released early 2027. There was an impressive industry response for the first two singles ‘Wanted’ and ‘Forever’, the latter featured on the cover mounted CD of international music magazine Fireworks, as well as widespread and plentiful airplay. **Joseph Davis** “I’m Joseph Davis - and this is what I do.” That’s how 17 year old Joseph introduced himself as he started his set at a gig recently, and since his first public performance 6 years ago, it’s a fair description. Influenced by the singer songwriters of the 60s and 70s and modern artists like Sam Fender and Wunderhorse his acoustic guitar driven songs are catchy and thought provoking at the same time. His songwriting has seen him with the **Staffordshire Young Musician of the Year Songwriting Award** twice and he’s been in the **Top Ten of the prestigious Song Academy Young Songwriter of the Year** competition on several occasions. Playing live whenever he can, his gigs are where he steps into his natural element. From Cannock, in Staffordshire, Joseph is determined to make his mark in the same way as his heroes, writing songs that move people and backing them up with powerful and exciting live performances. **Harry Pentony** Harry Pentony is a pop-rock/indie singer-songwriter from Leicester, UK, blending emotional honesty with anthemic energy. After years performing as a guitarist and songwriter in bands, Harry stepped into the spotlight as a solo artist, creating heartfelt songs inspired by artists including Coldplay, Keane and Sam Fender. Since returning to Leicester, Harry has earned two **BBC Introducing East Midlands “Track of the Week”** features in under 12 months, received international airplay, supported Tom Walker, and headlined a near sold-out hometown show with his band in 2026. His music speaks for the underdog, for those who feel deeply but struggle to say it out loud. **Fiona Faye** Fiona Faye is a British singer-songwriter, born in Wrexham, North Wales, to Jamaican parents and raised in the West Midlands. Her distinctive sound blends roots reggae, lovers rock and jazz, enriched by a foundation of classical vocal training. With a rich, expressive voice, heartfelt songwriting and an unmistakable style, she creates music that is both timeless and deeply authentic. Since joining Xodus – A Tribute to Bob Marley & The Wailers in 2018. Fiona has built a reputation as a captivating live performer while establishing herself as an original recording artist. Her commanding stage presence and genuine connection with audiences have seen her perform at respected venues and events across the UK. In 2026, Fiona has continued to build momentum as both a solo artist and sought-after live vocalist. On 4 August, **she supported internationally acclaimed reggae artist Jesse Royal at The Jam House, Birmingham**, delivering a live set ahead of his performance. We are absolutely delighted to have Fiona and her band as our featured artist to showcase her original music. Phone: 01926 730102 Email: [email protected]
Who: Beginners & Improvers Acoustic Session w/Wes Stanton **!https://files.teamup.com/13511926/attachment/01M1KJCQZAPRW0YQNGF4M385WB/preview/image.png?hash=b36a0f9b6725a542462bda0e67e18ce4fbbedfd3efed47849a570eee6ef86782** **FREE! Beginners & Improvers Acoustic Session at Temperance - join in on simple songs with guitar, banjo, ukulele, mandolin or upright bass** Our first Beginners & Improvers Acoustic Jam session is taking place at Temperance on 30 July 2026 from 3pm-5pm. Very much intended for those just discovering the joy that comes with learning to play an instrument, this inclusive play-along is led by **Wes Stanton** (double bass player with **The Folly Brothers**) who plays and teaches guitar, clawhammer banjo, ukulele and upright bass. He’ll be joined by other experienced musicians to share their experience and give newcomers pointers, help and advice. Whether it’s improving technique, moving from strumming with fingers to using a plectrum, developing a sense of rhythm or training your ear for music, it’s an ideal session. If you have been been learning on your own or with a teacher, but find the prospect of a jam session with lots of highly skilled players a little daunting at this stage of your musical journey, this is for you. Our emphasis will be on having a relaxed, fun session, and learning something along the way to take home and practice. We’ll work through some simple two-chord, three-chord and four-chord songs, and visual aids will be provided. All are welcome, though places are limited, so if you’d like to come along, **please register as early as possible**. And though this session is free, please do support Temperance by enjoying a selection of snacks and drinks on the day. Bring your instrument and let's get playing! Follow this link to reserve a spot: https://www.temperance.bar/?effe=1089&effe-id=1997683471038: https://www.temperance.bar/?effe=1089&effe-id=1997683471038 Venue Phone: 01926 730102 Email: [email protected]
Who: Seamus Fogarty !https://files.teamup.com/13511926/attachment/01M1KKRDPP6XEZWW4F5E48EHZR/preview/image.png?hash=131e2414ce19b69773d5954639b9464758097131df150137b56d8b02950bebec Tickets £15.15 incl booking fee. https://www.temperance.bar/?effe=1089&effe-id=1987263105444: https://www.temperance.bar/?effe=1089&effe-id=1987263105444 London-based Alt-folk alchemist **Seamus Fogarty** recently released his new album *Ships* (6th March) on Scottish label **Lost Map Records**, in partnership with Swedish label **Sing A Song Fighter**. Packed with poignant and funny slice-of-life vignettes touching on everything from Geoffrey Chaucer to DIY coffins, and existing in a wonderful new sonic realm where songs and stories coexist peacefully with fragmentary electronics, drones and field recordings, *Ships* is his most expansive and uplifting collection of music to date. Singles *'I Passed Your House'*, *'Fire'* and *'Ships'* picked up wide support across BBC 6Music - from Cillian Murphy, Lauren Laverne, Cerys Matthews, Craig Charles, Huw Stephens, New Music Fix Daily, Radcliffe and Maconie, and Riley & Coe, as well as support elsewhere from Uncut (**8/10**), Analogue Trash, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 3, BBC Scotland, BBC Ulster, BBC Wales, Radio X, RTÉ Radio 1, RTÉ 2FM and more... The first single ‘I Passed Your House’ also spent multiple weeks on RTÉ Radio 1’s *Recommends* list. Born and raised on the west coast of Ireland but living in London since 2010, Seamus released his debut full-length *‘God Damn You Mountain’* on cult Scottish label **Fence Records** (King Creosote, Jon Hopkins) in 2012. This was followed by a pair of exceptional albums released via **Domino Records** – 2017’s *The Curious Hand* (“magical amplified folk journeys through modern life” ★★★★★ – The Guardian) and 2020’s *A Bag Of Eyes* (“a gloriously trippy journey” – The Sunday Times). His most recent release, the *Hee Haw* EP, was released on **Lost Map Records** in 2023 with the lead single *‘They Recognised Him’* receiving high praise from a range of DJs and personalities across the BBC and beyond, including Iggy Pop, and Oscar-winner **Cillian Murphy** who singled it out for recommendation on his Limited Edition show on 6Music (‘just brilliant’). Phone: 01926 730102 Email: [email protected]
Who: Little Sparrow !https://files.teamup.com/13511926/attachment/01KN5ED8X9FFPG6SGRV721G0XD/preview/image.png?hash=c7f10142231ad1f8d22d0e0fd61edb8d25ac887419e66a77700faaf9cbe203d7 Tickets £15.01 incl booking fee. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/folk-temperance-little-sparrow-trio-w-cello-and-keys-tickets-1986303933535?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm\_campaign=following\_published\_event&utm\_content=follow\_notification&utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/folk-temperance-little-sparrow-trio-w-cello-and-keys-tickets-1986303933535?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite We are thrilled to welcome back the amazing **Little Sparrow**, making her annual pilgrimage to perform at our intimate venue. Another cracker! **Little Sparrow** is singer/songwriter **Katie Ware**. Her new Album *Feather Moon* is being released on 1st May 2026. Katie formed **Little Sparrow** in 2010, a title that came from Elbow front man Guy Garvey. He affectionately called her 'Cockney Sparrow’ which lead onto her stage name ‘Little Sparrow'. She performs regularly with a band of talented musicians that provide a mix of harmonies, strings, guitars, pedal steel and percussion. The self release of her debut album '*Wishing Tree*' in 2014 had tracks featured on BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing Manchester, Merseyside & Devon along with regular regional and international play. 2015 proved to be a great year with her playing Manchester International Festival, Liverpool International Music Festival & Blackthorn Festival. Also supporting established folk favourites such as Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman, Blue Rose Code, The Cadbury Sisters and Beth Rowley for her sell out London date at St Pancras Old Church in London. 2016 saw **Little Sparrow** film a series of live videos with her band - using innovative, state of the art 360 degree technology, filmed at MediacityUK, dock10 studios, which can be found via YouTube. Katie went on to play Kendal Calling Festival, Sidmouth Fringe Festival and Green Gathering. Laurel Canyon Music website voted her ‘New Artist of The Year’ and 2017 started with her being invited to play on BBC Breakfast TV. 2018 saw a gentle return to music after the birth of her son in 2016. **Little Sparrow** released a 3 track EP called '*Just 3'*, a collaboration with pianist and composer **Robin Dewhurst** (father to Josh Dewhurst from band Blossoms), and cellist **Sarah Dale**. Katie met Robin at Kendal Calling in 2016, they performed at the Tim Peaks Diner and were asked to cover 'Baggy Trousers' by Madness by the Tim Peaks Team. This created a lovely new musical relationship which went on to create '*Just 3*’. All three songs received airplay, Chris Hawkins from BBC 6Music played ‘*Tender*’ and ‘*Baggy Trousers*’. Blue’s and Roots Radio of Canada made ‘*Dry Your Eyes*’ a ‘Daily Featured Artist’ track for six weeks. Katie played Liverpool Philharmonic in April, then Theatre Clwyd, Wales later in the year singing alongside Bonnie Dobson and Elfin Bow. She sold out her return appearance in Manchester, her home town, at The Bridgewater Hall in late November, with rave reviews. 2019 Katie released ‘*Corner Of The Room*’ a single which displayed a new musical direction for her, certainly darker than previous works - with a video to match - and although the same glorious, soaring voice that characterises all her songs is still there, it is in a more dramatic direction that much of the new album is travelling. 2020 saw the release of ‘*Tears*’, a song originally written by her father **Mick Ware**. Her father enjoyed a successful music career back in the 70’s and was a huge influence on Katie’s songwriting when growing up. This included a home studio and recording with her father regularly when only a little girl. Mick Ware enjoyed new fame in 2019 when Tyler the Creator sampled one of his songs ‘Today’ on a track ‘Puppet’ which featured on his album ‘Igor’. Late 2021 saw the welcome return to live music, which **Little Sparrow** embraced Phone: 01926 730102 Email: [email protected]
