Country Music in Obies Bar - Songwriters Round Live

In association with the UK-CMA, the Southgate Club presents:

     UK Country Music Association

Country Music Night -  "Songwriters Round Live"  

 Doors open at 7.30pm, starts at 8.30pm till 11pm

Tickets are £15 public, Southgate Club members and UK-CMA members £13. 

Hosted by Tennessee Twin, 

Tennessee Twin - Geoff and Victoria our hosts for the evening

Celebrated as a much-loved singer-songwriter duo, inspired by both country and folk, Tennessee Twin deliver close harmonies and rootsy storytelling with a road-worn charm. Honest, melodic and atmospheric, their sound is warmly intimate, with a timeless quality and quietly powerful edge.

In 2018 their song ‘Wings of Red White & Blue’ won the British Airways/Nashville Music City song-writing competition, taking them to record in Nashville, Tennessee. Their debut EP ‘Tips In A Jar’ went straight into the iTunes UK Country Chart at No.1 the following year and was followed by two further EPs ‘Lost Years’ in 2022 and ‘Shifting Sands’ in 2025.

This year they opened for Canadian superstars ‘The Washboard Union’s for their UK tour and for Nashville’s Shelly Fairchild. Festival performances include C2C at London's O2 Arena, The British Country Music Festival, Cambridge Folk Festival, Chris Evan’s CarFest, Buckle & Boots Festival, The West Country Music Festival and Foodies Festivals all across the UK.

Preston D. Barnes

Preston D Barnes has spent most of his life doing what he loves most — making music, performing and entertaining audiences.

His musical journey began at a young age, performing around the Lancashire club circuit before going on to enjoy a 22-year career as a professional musician in the British Army. During that time, Preston travelled extensively around the world, performing at major events, Royal occasions and some truly unforgettable venues.

His career has taken him from military stages to Wembley and Twickenham Stadium, as well as performances on television and alongside some incredible names. He also had the opportunity to record and perform with Status Quo before later pursuing one of his biggest ambitions — appearing on The Voice UK. His performance of When a Man Loves a Woman saw Ricky Wilson turn his chair and welcome Preston onto Team Ricky.

Since leaving the military, Preston has continued to build a successful career as a singer, songwriter and live performer. He is now firmly established on the UK country music scene, achieving ten UK Country Top 10 singles, including five No.1s.

Known for his powerful vocals, relaxed humour and natural connection with an audience, Preston brings years of experience to every performance while never losing the simple reason he started in the first place — a genuine love of music and entertaining people.

Whether performing to an intimate crowd or on a huge stage, Preston’s aim is always the same: great songs, great atmosphere and a night people will remember.

Kerryl

Kerryl has quickly established himself as one of the UK’s standout male voices in UK country. His music has earned national recognition, including support from the UK-CMA and Wynne Evans on The Wynne Evans Show, where he was featured as Artist of the Month. His single “Tattooed” broke into the Top 10 in the UK Country charts on iTunes and has over 100K streams.

His latest single “Good at Goodbye”, has gained great traction on social media and was streamed over 100K times within weeks of its release and has since been nominated at this year's BCMA Awards for Song of The Year.

With a growing fanbase and increasing industry attention, including receiving recognition from Nate Smith, and a double Nomination for Male Artist of The Year and Song of The Year, Kerryl continues to cement his reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting male artists.

Georgia Nevada

Georgia Nevada, is fast becoming one of the most exciting crossover voices in the UK’s Country Rock scene with multiple awards nominations and Country iTunes number 1s to her name.

Known for powerful vocals and lyrical storytelling, Nevada seamlessly blends Country, Rock and Blues. She has the ability to create a sound that is as captivating on stage as it is on a record - which is evident in the result of her debut album ‘BackFire’. The album was followed by a debut headline tour resulting in 2x sold out shows.

Georgia’s growing reputation has seen her tour with chart-topping Blues Rock duo 'When Rivers Meet' on their 20-date UK-wide tour, alongside supporting slots with the likes of Brave Rival and First Time Flyers. Her single, ‘Pink Cadillac’ made its debut on Planet Rock Radio, underlining her strong connection with the Rock community while maintaining deep roots in the Country scene.

She has also toured with US artists Britnee Kellogg (‘The Road’ with Keith Urban & Blake Shelton) and Nashville’s Dan Smalley, bringing transatlantic credibility to her name. Georgia has performed at landmark venues including Islington Assembly Hall and The Glasshouse ICM, and remains a standout presence on the festival circuit - featuring a headline slot on the VIP Stage at Country Calling and In It Together Festival 2026, sharing a bill with Madness, Snow Patrol and Aitch.

With sold-out shows, global radio play and a rapidly expanding fanbase to her credit, Georgia Nevada has earned a strong reputation spanning both the UK’s Country, Rock and Americana worlds.

We are a 1 minute walk from Southgate Tube and Bus station. Picadilly Line, Crown Lane entrance at the back of 17 Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 5BP. Parking after 6.30pm in any parking bay is free, single yellow lines in Crown Lane. Not single yellow lines in Chase Side, these have a parking restriction to midnight.

The Southgate Club is a not for profit organisation, we can trace our routes to1820, as the Southgate Reading room, a social club which is the oldest non-affiliated independent club in the UK.