Dave launches his much anticipated new album 'Just Like a Black and White Film' at the prestigious Blackheath Halls: The Great Hall, in London.
After a sell out show in the Hearn Recital Room last year, Dave returns to Blackheath Halls to launch his brand new album, 'Just Like a Black and White Film' and this time he takes to the stage in The Great Hall! This Grade II listed concert venue boasts a magnificent setting with a beautiful high ceiling which provides some of the best acoustics in the United Kingdom.
Dave will be showcasing the songs from his brand new album as well as playing a few old favourites. He'll be joined on stage by the incredible talents of Owain Hughes (Piano and Organs) Holly Carter (Pedal Steel and Guitars), Tim Harries (Bass) and Jim Kimberley (Drums). Opening the show will be country singer extraordinaire Ags Connolly, one of the best singer-songwriters in the genre to emerge from the UK, and Americana band The True Believers, who are dedicated to promoting the rich vein of High And Lonesome "Cosmic American Music'.
It was over 30 years ago when Dave started his musical journey busking in Greenwich foot tunnel and playing the open mic in the pub over the road from Blackheath Halls. He'd absolutely love you to join him in The Great Hall for the biggest show, on the biggest stage, of his career. The album will be on sale at the show.
Dave Sutherland
Sutherland conjures up that Americana magic. His songs have the pain, joy and hint of humour that make his art and craft authentic, whether on the banks of the Tennessee or the Thames Americana UK
Dave Sutherland is a London based Americana singer-songwriter with nudges towards the Country Folk genres. So much so, he was awarded UK Male Country Singer of the Year at the UK Country Music Awards 2024. An accomplished performer filled with raw energy and emotion, Dave's music speaks of life, love and London with the eye of an artist and the ear of a poet. His fingerstyle guitar, melodic vocal and engaging stage presence have cemented his place amongst the aristocracy of UK Americana artists.
His new album Just Like a Black and White Film is due for release in Oct 26 and consists of 11 original songs, all written and performed by Dave. He was joined in the studio by Owain Hughes (Piano and Organs) Holly Carter (Pedal Steel and Guitars) Tim Harries (Bass), Jim Kimberley (Drums) and Emma Thornett (vocals) It's produced by Martin Levan at Red Kite Studio.
His last album Last Drop of Empty was produced by the American producer Stacy Parrish who won a number of Grammy Awards for his work with T Bone Burnett, Alison Krauss and Robert Plant on Raising Sand, and Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna's Jack Casady who also plays bass on the album. It was released to worldwide critical acclaim and produced two Top 3 singles. It was also voted Runner Up UK Americana Album 2022 by the readers of Americana UK, reached the Top 25 of most played UK Roots albums across America, charted in the Euroamericana charts, was listed as One To Watch on the Alt. Country Charts in America and nominated for UK Country Album of the Year at the UK Country Music Awards 2022, where Dave was first awarded UK Male Country Singer of the Year. Dave's been treading the musical boards for 30 years, releasing his first record, Navigator, under the direction and guidance of Bert Jansch. A successful tour of America soon followed. His next albums Comfortable Junction and American Refrigerator cemented his popularity in the UK and elevated him Stateside with his US audience delighting in asking: How can you speak like this and sing like that He was then signed by Martin Levan at Red Kite Records and his next album, On The Waiting List was a commercial and critical success both in the UK and the US.
Dave's shared the stage with artists such as Rumer, Slim Chance, Glenn Tilbrook, Ralph McTell, Billy Ray Cyrus, Al Stewart and Ian McClagan. His music is supported by BBC Radio and is on numerous playlists across America. Extensive global airplay has seen him achieve Top 5 singles in the UK, America, Denmark, Norway and Japan.
Ags Connolly
"Few contemporary singers can move by just the sound of their voice alone. A New Master who sounds like an Old Master. Jack Watkins, Country Music People
Ags Connolly is a traditional country artist from England, widely considered to be one of the best singer-songwriters in the genre ever to emerge from the UK. He has released five highly acclaimed studio albums which have led Country Music People magazine to label him "an English Willie Nelson" and "a national treasure". His album 'Wrong Again' was named Album Of The Year at the 2020 UK Country Music Awards, while 'Your Pal Slim: Songs of James Hand' was considered in the Best Traditional Country Album category at the 2026 Grammy Awards. Ags has been a touring artist for over a decade, including playing major festivals and two US tours, and now performs regularly in the UK and across Europe. In 2023 he opened every date of a major European tour for Charley Crockett.
In addition to the music, Ags published his first novel in 2024, a crime thriller entitled Outside The Light. He has also presented a number of radio programmes on country music for various outlets.
In an era when the pop and rock incarnations of country music are enjoying a surge in popularity, Ags is known as a staunch defender of the genre's traditional roots. Building on that foundation, a rapidly growing fanbase has seen his songwriting become recognised as outstanding in any category.
"Britain's premier traditional country artist" Saving Country Music
"The perfect voice for classic country music" American Songwriter
"A New Master who sounds like an Old Master" Country Music People
The True Believers
A really great band! Rich Hall
The True Believers (named after the 1986 Nanci Griffith album Last of The True Believers) are an Americana/Country/Folk Band formed in Ladywell, South East London in May 2016.They were formed by satirical stand-up comedian and musician STEVE GRIBBIN, late of Alternative Comedy Stars Skint Video, and now himself a fully established favourite on the live comedy circuit. They have released one EP on Deptford's Deep River Records called Calico and two albums Songs In The Key Of Heartbreak in March 2020 and The Garden Sessions Volume One in May 2023. The band perform their own original songs, written by Steve Gribbin that are all informed by a shared love of Cosmic American Music, mixed with their appreciation for the Folk Tradition. The True Believers truly do believe in the spirit and power of Country Music. Music for the Head, Heart and Dancin Feet!
