Folk Bands and Artists
Kings Heathens
Birmingham
https://soundcloud.com/kings-heathens
David Fisher walked into Evan C Ritchie’s barber shop in Kings Heath, Birmingham, for a haircut, carrying the implements of his busking trade. Conversation revealed a mutual love of the traditional music of the ocean and the land, and the visit ended with an impromptu rendition of Leave Her, Johnny and a promise to have a jam soon. The rest is history.
Hailing from Milton Keynes and Texas respectively, adopted Brummies Fisher & Ritchie share a passion for Celtic and transatlantic folk, shanties and ballads. With rousing choruses, close harmonies and homages to Stan Rogers, expect to sing along, dance, and enjoy a mix of the traditional and the contemporary.
Their debut EP, Busker & Barber (named after their respective trades), was released in October 2022, featuring two traditional and two self-penned songs, with plans for an album this year.
