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Who: Charlie Ward & Band Tickets: £10 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/singer-songwriter-temperance-charlie-ward-band-tickets-1997551780147?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/singer-songwriter-temperance-charlie-ward-band-tickets-1997551780147?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite Phone: 01926 730102 Email: [email protected] !https://files.teamup.com/13511926/attachment/01KZV876M4XZS6H8HXFRGBD183/preview/image.png?hash=a0608becabb2a9bf12b333ef1393cfc9c211aa2b88bd14354d23659fe8ce31c3 We are delighted to welcome Charlie Ward & his band back following the sell out show in Aug '26. **Charlie Ward** is a singer-songwriter whose compositions resonate with authenticity and familiarity, drawing inspiration from his own emotional journeys and everyday moments. Enveloped in melody and rhythm, his lyrics are delivered with warmth and richness by a voice that yields power and grace. His debut EP **Learning to Stay**, recorded and produced by **John Rivers** at **Woodbine Studios**, was released earlier this year and is gaining critical acclaim. Charlie has a busy gig schedule for 2026 including Car Fest, and performed on the Main Stage at Godiva Festival 2025 alongside Ocean Colour Scene and the dance group Diversity; played at the music-rich HMV EMPIRE in Coventry; The Half Moon in Putney; appeared as a featured artist for Sofar Sounds; was chosen as **BBC Introducing’s Track of the Week** with ‘Japonica’ and also featured on the show with 'Favourite View' and ‘Chasing Rainbows’. Charlie will be performing with his wonderfully talented full band, featuring **Rich Costello (guitar), **Adam Wright (bass) and **Neil Boad (drums)
Who: Dallahan Tickets incl booking fee: £16.20 !https://files.teamup.com/13511926/attachment/01KYQZH61AVGEAD06KYZEZ0AD6/preview/image.png?hash=294e3b746efe419615ad7dc9fb9a3e562d53d804d9322885d3096e1203c27a3b We are very excited to welcome back this hugely talented Scottish/ Irish world folk band. They were brilliant last time, so don't miss this Forged in Scotland and Ireland's traditional music scene, but drawing on the music of the Balkans and North America, **Dallahan** take their listeners on a journey. Traversing styles and countries of the world in a dazzling live show, they create their own unique brand of World-folk delivered with stunning virtuosity. The lineup consists of **Jack Badcock** on guitar and vocals, **Ciaran Ryan** on banjo, mandolin and fiddle, A**ndrew Waite** on accordion and **Benedict Morris** on fiddle. Following the release of their debut album '*When The Day Is On The Turn*' in 2014, described by *fRoots* magazine as “the most exciting Irish music I've heard in a long time...Lunasa for the new generation” the band toured extensively in Europe and North America, establishing themselves internationally at such prestigious international events as Milwaukee Irish Fest (USA), Celtic Connections (SCO), Tonder Festival (DK), FestivalDranouter (BE), Woodford Folk Festival (AUS) and countless others. In it’s first year, **Dallahan** was awarded the Emerging Excellence Award from Help Musicians UK and their debut album was shortlisted for 'Album of the Year' at the Scots Trad Music Awards. 2016 saw the release of their second album, '*Matter Of Time*', which they performed globally 103 times that year, including travelling to Kathmandu, Nepal on behalf of the British Council to perform at the British/Nepalese bicentenary celebrations. The band was again shortlisted for 'Album of the Year' and they were awarded 'Instrumental Cut of The Year' at the Live Ireland Awards (USA). In 2019, **Dallahan** released their third album, (and their first with the European record label, Westpark Records) ‘*Smallworld*’, to critical acclaim and were shortlisted in the German Music Critics Choice Awards in the Folk category. To date, they have brought their live show to 25 countries, earned four nominations for ‘Folk Band of The Year’ in 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2023 and enjoyed collaborations such as with songwriting legend **Dougie MacLean**, a commissioned composition and collaboration with the **Royal Scottish National Orchestra** at a WWI commemorative concert and also a concert in Kathmandu with Nepal's folk music exponents, **Kutumba**. Approaching a decade together as a band, **Dallahan** have become a veteran touring outfit and with each album they continue to evolve their sound, as is evident on their latest studio album, ‘*Speak of the Devil*’ released in June 2023. Venue Phone: 01926 730102 Email: [email protected]
Who: George Boomsma & band Tickets: £13.60 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rock-folk-temperance-george-boomsma-band-tickets-1998921692592?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/rock-folk-temperance-george-boomsma-band-tickets-1998921692592?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite !https://files.teamup.com/13511926/attachment/01M101FHV8K1BQVBDNFAYYS8KG/preview/image.png?hash=8d03625cf463adb80f421944661d27b6f158f2d8a8918016e3fe7fd8d55c6e4e # George Boomsma & band George Boomsma has been championed by Mark Radcliffe & Cerys Matthews. we saw him live in Manchester and loved him. Come and find out why! **UK singer-songwriter, organic instrumentation with a folk-rock influence.** George has built a solid following throughout the UK and beyond with his captivating and dynamic full band tour performances and festival appearances. He has previously been championed by the likes of Mark Radcliffe on BBC Radio 2 and Cerys Matthews on BBC Radio 6 and George’s 2026 main stage festival appearances include Beardy Folk Festival and Cambridge Folk Festival. While George’s music may be subconsciously informed by the ridings of Yorkshire and the folk tradition so prevalent in the area, his songwriting comes from a deeply personal place. His rich vocals and confident lyrical style are reflected in his storytelling, while his guitar work often echoes **Nick Drake** in approach. Organic instrumentation with a folk-rock influence reminiscent of classic **Crosby, Stills & Nash and Jeff Buckley** is evident. Traditional folk signatures and themes run throughout, blending country motifs and klezmer modes, with the bed-rock pocket of rhythm and blues. George will be joined by his band: Ally McDougal - Drums Will Looms - Electric Guitar Bart Debney-Davies - Bass **Press:** “Skilled guitarist, distinctive songwriter & a fine singer” - **Mark Radcliffe**, BBC Radio 2 “Completely captivating, from infectious tunes to breathtaking a cappella” - Cambridge Folk Festival, UK “It was such a joy to have George Boomsma back at Port Fairy Folk Festival in 2024. His performances across the festival were incredible, and our audiences really resonated strongly with his artistry. Special mention for his work on our famous collaboration concert – ‘The Guitarists’ – where he held 4,000 people in a tent in 42 degree Australian heat! Can’t wait to have him back again” - Port Fairy Folk Festival, AUS The George Boomsma Band is highlighted in our FolkEasters feedback as one of the “new-to-you” artists that they enjoyed the most at this year’s festival – thought provoking and engaging. We have a very discerning audience!! - Folk East Festival, UK Venue Phone: 01926 730102 Email: [email protected]
