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The Brothers Gillespie
Presented by: Kitchen Garden| 0 | BIRMINGHAM: Kitchen Garden Cafe |
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| P | Wednesday 26th April, 2023 |
| N | 7:30pm |
Event information
Brothers James and Sam Gillespie grew up in the Northumbrian village of Wall and sing finely crafted original and traditional songs. Rich with lyrical intensity and the sounds of soaring sibling harmony, guitars, flute, fiddle and mandolin, their second album ‘The Fell' was described as ‘a classic in the making’ (Northern Sky) and as showing ‘British acoustic music in its best possible light’ (Folk Radio UK). The release of their third album 'The Merciful Road' sees them embark on a UK wide tour in 2023.
As well as the folk traditions of Britain and Ireland they are deeply inspired by the folk revival artists of the 60’s and 70’s including Bert Jansch, Nick Drake, John Martyn, Sandy Denny, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and the American roots folk and blues traditions.
The brothers have travelled widely since 2015, singing everywhere from concert halls to campfires, folk festivals and Parisian circuses. Their performances are often intimate and personal, animated by a rare energy that is both earthy and ethereal, romantic and radical.
“Anyone who has seen the brothers live will surely attest that it is an experience that will stay with you. There is a feeling of warmth that exudes from them and affects everyone in the room.” (Folk London).
Venue information
BIRMINGHAM: Kitchen Garden Cafe| 0 | 17 York Road Kings Heath Birmingham B14 7SA |
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| > | www.kitchengardencafe.co.uk |
| ! | 0121 443 4725 |
| ` | Note: Entrance to all shows is via Fletchers Bar (7 York Road) |
