Country Music At Obies Bar - Songwriters Round Live

Country Music -  Songwriters Round Live  

Back at the Southgate Club  after 20 years, regular event, third Thursday of every month.   

Hosted by Mr Paul Adams with Cheley Tackett, Brooke Law and Savannah Gardner. 

Songwriters Round Country Music  - Country Music at it's best — TOP UK and USA artists

Held in “Obies Bar”, The Southgate Club , London N14, Crown Lane entrance.  2 minutes walk from Southgate Tube (Piccadilly Line) and Bus station. 

Door open 7.45pm, starts at 8.30pm. Tickets:  Public £15.00, Southgate Club Members and CMA members  £13. Last orders at the bar 11.30pm. 

Mr Paul Adams (Host)

Mr Paul Adams is a country artist with a rare mix of Texas roots and British grit.

Born in Wichita Falls, Texas, and raised in Aylesbury, his sound blends classic country storytelling with a raw, unfiltered edge—shaped by legends like Kenny Rogers and Eddie Rabbitt, and modern voices like Chris Stapleton and Dierks Bentley.

Before stepping out fully as a solo artist, Paul helped build the UK country scene from the ground up, co-founding A Little Bit Country and supporting artists and venues long before the genre found its current popularity in the UK.

Now focused on his own music, he’s carving out a sound that honours tradition without playing it safe—mixing heartfelt songs, honest storytelling, and a bit of outlaw attitude along the way.

With new music on the horizon, Paul continues to do what he’s always done: tell real stories, play real shows, and keep country music exactly what it should be—authentic.

Mr Paul Adams performs live country music across Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury, Oxfordshire and the wider UK, bringing authentic country sound to venues, events and festivals.

Cheley Tackett

It only takes hearing Cheley Tackett once to understand why she is one of Nashville's most celebrated independent artists. Cheley's blend of lyrical intensity and melodic craftsmanship have earned her recognition and respect in a town where being a stand-out is a rare achievement.

Acclaimed as much for her songwriting as for her artistry, Cheley has won Merlefest's Chris Austin Songwriting contest, the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival's New Folk competition, Just Plain Folks' Song of the Year, Country Album of the Year, & Country Song of the Year, as well as being a finalist in the Independent Acoustic Music Awards' Country Song & Female Vocal Peformance categories, and a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition's Rock & Pop categories.

As a performer, Cheley is gifted with range & cross-over potential. She has shared the stage with Americana powerhouses like Mindy Smith & Mary Gauthier, country stars Kathy Mattea, Chris Young, as well as her mentee and co-writer, Opry member, CMA & Grammy winner, Ashley McBryde, and more. She’s opened for acts varyng from 90's country crooner Doug Stone to 70s folk-rockers America.

• “A really engaging performer, her personality is as big as her voice and her songs were interspersed with amusing and informative stories. The queues to meet her afterwards were testimony to all the new fans she made. ”- Think Country

• “...the epitome of somebody born to strap on a guitar and pour her guts into simple songs a brazen confidence and steely persona give her songs a tough coating to transmit profoundly from feisty performer to receptive listener...we witnessed a thoroughly passionate heart-on-sleeve artist channeling every sinew of her talent into songs that tell the simple story of real life. Artists like Cheley Tackett are worth more than any array of pseudo acts masquerading under a pretense of ‘three chords and the truth’. ”- Three Chords and the Truth UK

“Cheley simply holds the room whether she’s playing or singing, and you can’t ask for more than that from an artist, or their audience....an expression that perfectly sums her up ‘I hope you had a good time, or I broke your heart. Either way is good.’ A little bit of both, Tackett; thank you.” - Lyric Magazine

Brooke Law

Brooke Law is a London-born singer-songwriter whose fearless fusion of country, rock and pop delivers raw emotion with a gutsy vocal punch. Drawing comparisons to Alanis Morissette and Janis Joplin, Brooke writes unapologetically honest songs about resilience, empowerment, and human connection. On stage, Brooke is electric. She has captivated audiences at some of the UK’s most prestigious festivals, including Isle of Wight, C2C, Black Deer, The long Road, Red Rooster, Pub in the Park, Big Feastival and more; as well as iconic London venues like Bush Hall, The Green Note, and Omeara. Her live shows are marked by energy, passion, and a voice that commands the room.

"An Artist to Watch!"- BBC Introducing

'Keith Urban meets The Pretenders and Texas! Fierce, uplifting anthem!' "Brooke's voice channels Chrissie Hynde's here as she sings with rich depth and a bit of gravel too. Meaningful Lyrics + Melody = Acoustic joy" - Entertainment Focus

“If pushed to name our favourite find then it would be hard to name anyone else other than Brooke Law! It’s easy to see where the comparisons to Alanis Morrisette come from.” - W21 Music Magazine

“Confident and assured. Brooke Law may well become your favourite new Rock

Star.” - Record of The Day.

Savannah Gardner

Outlaw Soul & Western Rock n’ Roll. Californian show-woman, Savannah Gardner, bends the country music genre to her mighty will, blending soul, blues & vintage rock n' roll into a sound that is both unique and deeply rooted in tradition. She has played coveted festivals like Glastonbury, The Long Road, C2C and was nominated for the UK’s Americana Live Act of the Year Award in 2025. Savannah continues to tour the UK and Europe, solo and with her band, winning over crowds of all ages with her dynamic & theatrical show - pulling at heartstrings one moment, and leading a rousing honky tonk in the next. “The voice is her ace. A sophisticated and mellifluous set of pipes that happily switch between Patsy Cline or Esther Phillips with personality.” -Country Music People Magazine. Listen to Savannah’s Debut Album Recovering Good Girl produced by Dale Davis, former musical director for Amy Winehouse.

A great inaugural night of country music.