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Julie July Band Acoustic Folk Show

The Julie July Band Acoustic present an evening of original songs and classic folk-rock favourites. With over eight years’ experience performing at festivals, arts centres and theatres across the UK and Europe, the band blend timeless British folk influences with their own original songwriting — music that feels both contemporary and rooted in tradition.

Stripped back for an intimate setting, the acoustic line-up shines a light on the band’s songwriting craft and rich harmonies. Their performances feature powerful vocals, soulful arrangements and skilled musicianship, engaging audiences from the first note to the last. Expect favourites from their acclaimed albums Lady of the First Light, Wonderland and Flight of Fancy, alongside a sprinkling of carefully chosen classics.

Critics and audiences alike have praised the band:
“A vocal tour de force… evocative and melodic.” (R2 Magazine).
“Beautiful songs, beautifully performed.” (Festival Flyer).
“Incredible musicianship and stage presence… had the audience spellbound.” (Shrewsbury Folk Festival review).
“Absolutely fantastic night… one of the best folk-rock bands around.” (Audience reviews)

Whether in concert halls, festivals, or bijou venues, the Julie July Band continue to win hearts with their warmth, passion and the sheer joy they bring to live performance.

The line-up features musicians with strong Folk-Rock roots including Dik Cadbury, who played with Decameron and Steve Hackett, on bass, acoustic guitar and vocals and Mick Candler of Decameron and The Roll Movement on drums & percussion. Julie July brings powerful, emotional and crystal-clear lead vocals with a voice that really echoes the late Sandy Denny. The Rock element of the band is provided by Steve Rezillo on lead guitar who has supported the likes of Thin Lizzy and Aztec Camera: Steve’s unbelievable talents on the guitar and in studio are essential to creating the band’s authentic Folk-Rock sound. The newest member of the band, Australian Caley Groves, brings fairy dust and magic to the mix with his acoustic guitar and offers a Latin, gypsy-jazz twist to the band’s live performances. Last, but not least, one of the band’s songwriters, Carol Lee Sampson, contributes soulful and heartfelt performances on keyboards and vocals.