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boci + Anna Anise SPRING TOUR

This March and April, find astral-folk violin-looper and songwriter boci on tour with uplifting folk artist Anna Anise across Wales and the South West

boci is an innovative violinist and songwriter creating astral alt-folk that centres around themes of grief, unity and the natural world. Her debut album ´we are each other, this will set us free´, received support from Songlines (★★★★), BBC 6 music and BBC introducing. With two UK tours under her belt, another two booked for April 2024 and a second album to be released later in the year, boci is an exciting force in the contemporary folk scene.

Genres: alt folk, prog folk, singer-songwriter, alt pop

For fans of: Bon Iver, Björk, Imogen Heap, Aurora

"disarmingly fresh and life affirming" - BBC 6 Music Tom Robinson

Anna Anise is a singer of feel good folk songs, folded into traditional jigs and reels from which she finds inspiration for her storytelling songwriting. Her recent swelling heartfelt single, Overexposed, gained her radio play on BBC Upload and BBC Introducing.

Genres: trad folk, alt folk, singer-songwriter

For fans of: The Staves, Joni Mitchell, First Aid Kit

“Lovely DIY folk sound, lovely vocals, just brilliant” - BBC Radio Bristol

SPRING TOUR 2024

Thursday 28 March - Bank Vault, Aberystwyth Free Entry

Saturday 30 March - The Globe, Hay-On-Wye

Wednesday 3 April - Porters, Cardiff Free Entry

Thursday 4 April - Norwegian Church Arts, Cardiff

Sunday 7 April - Square & Compass, Dorset Free Entry (lunchtime)

Tuesday 9 April - secret location, Hastings

Wednesday 10- April - Folklore Rooms, Brighton (boci only)

Friday 12 April - Barrel House Ballroom, Totnes