Folk Bands and Artists
Chris Cleverley
Dream-folk songwriter Chris Cleverley is among a new wave of pioneering artists carving an uncharted path through the UK acoustic landscape, with endorsements from The Times, The Telegraph and BBC 6 Music.
With a visceral lyrical style, inspired by the Lo-FI American greats Elliott Smith, Sufjan Stevens & Conor Oberst, his ambient Dream-Folk songwriting pushes the boundaries of 21st Century acoustic-led music. As a student of Nic Jones and Joni Mitchell records, his blistering guitar technique is infused with the hazy, dreamlike essence of the 60s Folk Revival, while ambient synth-laden production fuels his reputation as a true innovator of the UK songwriting scene. With songs covering diverse contemporary themes from displaced people to pervasive artificial intelligence, his music sits unashamedly on the cutting edge, while always remaining highly relatable.
His 2022 career-defining album ´Broadcast The Secret Verse´ released to an avalanche of praise with RnR calling it “A masterpiece - ★★★★“ and Americana UK describing it as “One of the best albums of 2022 - 9/10“. From pindrop silence to rapturous applause his dynamic live performance is renowned for commanding the full spectrum of emotions. With dexterous musicianship, challenging insight, meditative calm and warm humour.
“Rather Lovely Electro-Folk“ - Radcliffe & Maconie BBC 6 Music
“The feel of Sufjan Stevens & Elliott Smith“ ★★★★ - Scottish Daily Express
“Frighteningly brilliant works“ - The Daily Star
Genre: Alt Folk,Indie folk,Singer-songwriter
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New Routes
- New Routes - (Rest of the UK)
Saturday 30th March · 7:30PM · Cambridge Junction · Cambridge Railway Station · £9.50
Bracknell Folk Club
- Chris Cleverley, Kim Lowings & Kathy Pilkinton - Bracknell Folk Club - (Rest of the UK)
Tuesday 23rd April · 7:30PM · The Foresters Arms · Bagshot
Mill Farm Music presents
- Chris Cleverley - Live at Mill Farm - (Rest of the UK)
Friday 26th April · 7:30PM · Mill Farm · Bradford Abbas · £14
Live in UK
- Chris Cleverley - Live at The Bridge - (Rest of the UK)
Saturday 18th May · 7:30PM · The Bridge · Langport · £12
Live in UK
- Chris Cleverley - Live at Fletchers - (Rest of the UK)
Sunday 19th May · 7:30PM · The Kitchen Garden Café · Kings Heath, Birmingham · £12
Live in UK
- Chris Cleverley - Live at The Gather - (Rest of the UK)
Saturday 1st June · 7:30PM · The Gather · Ennerdale · £20