Martin Simpson Trio (Supported by Roswell Road) (Concert)

As one of England’s most revered folk performers, widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, Martin Simpson needs no introduction. A prolific and celebrated songwriter, Martin’s most recent solo album, Skydancers, was Number Two in MOJO’s Folk Albums of the Year. "I do believe this set could be equal to, maybe better than, anything he’s ever done" - Ian Anderson, TRADFOLK

Liz Hanks (cello) plays regularly with Richard Hawley and Thea Gilmore, has recorded and toured with artists such as Liam Gallagher, Pulp, and sitarist Jasdeep Singh Degun, and is hugely in demand as a session musician.

London-born guitarist Zak Hobbs, praised by The New York Times for his “brainy guitar chops,” is the grandson of Richard Thompson and Linda Thompson. Raised in a musical family, Zak's transatlantic sound blends country, rock and roll, and American roots with British melancholy - and will be featured on Martin Simpson's upcoming album as well as this live performance. 

“One of the virtuoso instrumentalists of the English music scene” ‘Sounds better than ever’ **** 4 Stars The Guardian

Supported by Roswell Road, a joyful, harmony-obsessed Americana duo from London, UK, and the project of Zoë Wren and Jasmine Watkiss. Zoë and Jasmine launched Roswell Road after a chance meeting through a mutual friend led to them being forced to perform together in the very public setting of Ely Market Square. The musical chemistry was instantaneous and they’ve been performing and writing songs together ever since.

About the Venue: Home to our main afternoon and evening and morning coffee concerts and workshops,  a superb venue in the heart of the town. The 300 seat, air conditioned, auditorium is an excellent concert space.

Refreshments: Cafe serving coffees, lunches and cakes, and Folk Week Volunteers run a small bar which opens 45 mins before concerts.

Accessibility: Full disabled facilities including a lift to the main auditorium and workshop areas.

https://broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk/venue/queens-road-baptist-centre/