Acoustic Events Live - CAHALEN MORRISON

Originally hailing from the high desert of Northern New Mexico, Cahalen Morrison has made a name for himself over the past decade, touring solo, as a duo with Eli West, or with his roadhouse country band Western Centuries. Cahalen has played shows and festivals all over the world and performed on stage with the likes of Transatlantic Sessions, Tim O’Brien, Kelly Joe Phelps, Hot Rize, Crooked Still and Kris Drever.

Equally at home on guitar, banjo, mandolin, singing three-part harmony or unaccompanied, he has carved out a place for himself as a unique voice in American music. An insightful and poetic wordsmith and songwriter, a subtle and accomplished roots multi-instrumentalist and a captivating singer. Well known for his singular turn of phrase and curiously poignant songs, he dips deep into the well of tradition while continuously pushing boundaries of contemporary songwriting.

Due out in spring 2026, Cahalen's new record The Rolling Thunder of The Sea is a collection of all new, original material from the acclaimed songwriter. The theme of his relocation to Scotland from the American West runs deep throughout the album. The project will feature Cahalen (vocals, banjo, guitar, fiddle, percussion) alongside many of Scotland's most influential and forward-thinking musicians including Kris Drever (guitar, vocals), Fergus McCreadie (piano, harmonium), Tom Gibbs (harmonium), Kathleen MacInnes (vocals), Euan Burton (bass), Kim Oehme (vocals), Norman Wilmore (saxophone), Brìghde Chaimbeul (Scottish small pipes), Lauren McColl (fiddle), Donald Grant (violin), Su-a Lee (cello) and West Virginian, bluegrass luminary Tim O'Brien (vocals, fiddle). The warmth and vigour of Scotland's music scene has very naturally encouraged these collaborations and the instrumentation leads to a subtle yet obvious departure from Cahalen's straight ahead American roots sound, incorporating elements of Scottish Trad, jazz and classical.

Cahalen has played all over the United States, Canada, UK, Ireland and much of Western Europe, and at festivals such as MerleFest, Red Wing Roots, Rockygrass, Wintergrass, Celtic Connections, Folk By The Oak, Bluegrass Jamboree…

“Cahalen is making music the world needs.”— TIM O'BRIEN

Brackenfield Village Hall

Small, but beautifully formed! A gorgeous stone building in a quiet village, this is a seated, friendly, listening concert - we don't have a bar, but soft drinks will be available for purchase, and you're very welcome to bring your own alcohol (and take away the empties...). The venue is accessible, with parking along the roadside (please don't park on the village green - they're very proud of it!).

TICKET PRICE : £16 (+ £1 Booking Fee)

DOORS : 7pm

MUSIC : 7.30pm

For any more details please contact simon@acousticevents.co.uk