Edwina's beautifully written songs, charming stage presence and voice of an angel have won her a reputation as a true natural talent of gentle folk-Americana. She has played everywhere from Glastonbury Festival to The Royal Albert Hall

Three times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards Megson draw heavily on their Teesside heritage to create a truly unique brand of folk music. The husband & wife duo bring an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars. Comprising Debs Hanna (Vocals, Whistle, Piano Accordion) and Stu Hanna (Guitar, Mandola, Banjo) Megson have gained fame on the British folk scene, not only for their arresting & intelligent songwriting, but for their exquisite musicianship and northern humour. As fRoots Magazine puts it ‘if you don’t like the music here then you have a problem’ .

The date for this show is changing and ticket sales are temporarily suspended whilst the new date is being sorted. Ray Cooper is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who accompanies his songs with cello, mandolin, guitar and piano. Each song comes with a story - and Ray has a lot of great stories! Ray started to play in bands when he was just 16 and worked with a lot of different groups across many musical genres. This led to him becoming an in demand session musician for well known producers including Steve Lillywhite and Martin Rushent. He worked as a singer, bass guitar player and cellist before hooking up with Oysterband and beginning a long exploration into his own roots. Oysterband toured in 27 countries and Ray recorded 19 albums with them. In 2012 they won 3 awards at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards for best group, best album and best traditional track, appeared on “Later with Jools Holland ” and were dubbed by fROOTS magazine as one of the 3 ‘Icons of Folk’. Despite their success, Ray took the decision to leave the band in 2013. He has since carved out a very successful solo career, recording four critically acclaimed albums and touring extensively in Britain, Northern Europe and Canada. Ray will be releasing his fifth album ‘Even Like A Shadow ’ on the 3rd May and says this about the record: ‘ A journey, and a long one, over forty solo tours in the last twelve years and a lot of time to think. I get many of my song ideas when I am driving; it is also the only time I listen to music. These songs are my memories, imagined conversations and thoughts. This album is like a car journey and the kind of radio I would like to hear, but rarely find’ Ray recorded most of the instruments himself at home in Sweden, using piano, guitars, cello, bass, harmonica, harmonium, mandolin, percussion and kantele, but got support from John Eriksson on drums, Gustav Andersson on piano, Ben Paley on fiddle, Anders Peev on nyckelharpa, Hamburg church musicians on trumpets and trombones and vocals from Emma Härdelin, Sunniva Bondesson and Kathryn Roberts. Ray will be touring extensively in support of the album and will make his first visit to the Canopy Theatre in Beccles on 12th October – his second show for Martello after a hugely successful gig at the Seagull Theatre in Pakefield in 2022. Some press reactions to Ray's previous album Land Of Heroes :- Maverick magazine: ‘ Land of Heroes proves to be an exceptional album from an awe-inspiring musician and a must in any music lovers collection’ RnR magazine '...it will draw you in, like Scandi noir television, and you’ll keep going back for more'. Fatea Magazine ‘… yet another magnificent album, which oozes class......Land of Heroes' is veritable feast, and in it, its creator, Ray Cooper, demonstrates the work of a songsmith of exceptional originality, perspicacity and talent.' Fatea also had this to say about the first single from the new album - “ Falling Like Thunder… is a remarkable song with a very clear message of social conscience, and whets the appetite for the full album.” Nominated as “Male Artist of the Year” in 2022 by FATEA Magazine, Ray is an exceptional performer and this is a show you won’t want to miss. For more info, music and video visit:- www.raycooper.org [//www.raycooper.org] As well as online sales, tickets can be booked via Ticketsource's telephone box office service 0333 666 3366 for the same booking fees.

Bertie Anderson Haggart(aka Bertie Bow) is an award-winning musician and composer from North Norfolk. She is best known as lead singer and songwriter in English folk swing band The BeauBowBelles and Musical Director & performer in the award-winning theatrical, musical comedy string group Bowjangles (who have performed in Portugal, China and New York as well as all around the UK - including at Glastonbury Festival and Edinburgh Fringe where they won the Spirit of the Fringe award 2018 for Excalibow. ) Berties music has been featured on BBC 6 Introducing, BBC Wales, BBC Radio Norfolk and BBC Radio London. Her project Poppyland Songs; Life On A Cliff Edge won theEDP Norfolk Arts Award for music. The accompanying podcast has been aired on BBC Radio Norfolk. The song cycle is inspired by the incredible discovery of a hidden hoard of journals found in the house where Bertie grew up in Sidestrand, North Norfolk. Written by her great-great Aunt Kit Hood (ne Hoare), they document the rural lives of her neighbours over a hundred years ago. Bertie was inspired to set the words to music and in doing so find out more about the history of where she grew up. The results are brought to life on an album by Bertie, her sister Evie Anderson and an ensemble of exceptionally talented Norfolk musicians. " 'Poppyland Songs' cycle is a magical collection, drawn from the Cromer and Overstrand district... Poignant and moving." - David Auckland Outline Magazine "Beautiful, can't stop singing it" - Kirsteen Thorne BBC Norfolk It was a brilliant show Cromer Arts Space Festival Berties latest solo project entitled TILT is a song cycle which takes as its starting point the fact that the earth's spin axis is tilted with respect to its orbital plane, which causes the seasons. When the earth's axis points towards the sun, it is summer for that hemisphere. When the earth's axis points away, winter can be expected. The lyrics are both in the voice of Gaia and the observer, weaving between the perspectives whilst also considering the female cycle mirroring the seasons. Combining different compositional and production techniques Bertie weaves field recordings into the music bringing a sense of optimism and joy whilst cradling a sense of nostalgia and loss to match the eternal turning of the seasons. She composed the 4 main songs, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter over a 12 month period, writing each song during it's respective season. At the same time she collected field recordings which she used to create interconnecting electro- acoustic compositions. The project was featured to stunning effect as part of an exhibit at theRaveningham Sculpture Trail in 2023. She is releasing one song every month starting in April 2024. This will be her first appearance in Beccles and the performance will be in two parts, the first featuring songs from Poppyland and the second songs from TILT and Bertie will be accompanied by her sister Evie on cello and vocals. This will be a truly special and unique show that you will not want to miss! For more info, music and video visithttps://www.bertiebow.com/ As well as online sales, tickets can be booked via Ticketsources telephone box office service 0333 666 3366 for the same booking fees.

Recently honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Ards International Guitar Festival in Northern Ireland, Sarah’s also drawn critical praise for her voice (which has been variously likened to malt whiskey and melted chocolate) and her engaging rapport with audiences: “I’ve attended hundreds of concerts of all kinds, and her subtle mastery onstage launches her straight into my fave shows ever,” wrote The Huffington Post. With the release of her new album, the Madrid-born, Chicago-raised, Cornwall-based singer/songwriter has expanded her battery of instruments to include piano, electric guitar and drum, and it’s drawn critical raves internationally. Dutch music magazine Heaven hailed it as “an early contender for folk album of 2018,” the UK’s fRoots said it was “a collection to savour” and the USA’s PopMatters called it “a gateway into a true innovator’s soul.”

If you were of the belief thatThe Black Feathers are named because of their love of dark humour and the smooth blending of harmony, youd be wrong, BUT you would be utterly correct that the sonic architecture of their lyrics and musical composition takes its imperious scope from a love of blended vocal harmony and idiosyncratic guitar shapes. Americana to some, folk to others,The Black Feathers have those qualities in expansive quantity. Sian Chandlers soaring, dramatic, melodious but powerful voice is a perfect counterpoint to Ray Hughes piquant vocals and his sparkling and occasionally spicy guitar motifs. This is a duo who love what they play and play what they love with panache, humour, delight and rather a lot of commentary on the downside of being a human. Seeing and hearing them will leave you with a smile on your face and a glowing heart of delight. You might not think that is possible when youve just spent some time hearing the themes of the songs they lay before an audience but it is testament to their sunny dispositions, infectious laughter and amused self-deprecation that you can only come away from a gig feeling a whole heap better about yourself and life. "...stunning harmonies that were so good it reminded me of seeing Gillian Welch and David Rawlings - No Depression Magazine "The pure emotion and subtle timing of their song delivery is as evident as the enjoyment radiating from their onstage chemistry - 3 Chords and the Truth "Absolutely Wonderful" Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2) "Mesmerising and stunning in equal measure...An artistic triumph for a duo of undeniable talent. " -FATEA Magazine "Draws you in for a brilliant, effervescent ride from the moment you press play" ★★★★★ - Maverick Magazine As well as online sales, tickets may be purchased through the Ticketsource Telephone Booking Office on 0333 666 3366 For more info, music & video visit https://theblackfeathers.com

Though they grew up half a world apart, multi-award-winning songwriters Catherine MacLellan (Prince Edward Island, Canada) and Lucy Farrell (Kent, England) connect through the quiet brilliance of their songcraft and the warm clarity of their delivery. Suspending time with their musical storytelling, Catherine and Lucy's songs journal the characters, landscapes and situations that populate their lives and the broader world, unravelling and reweaving the threads of history and tradition with the deftness and surety that has made such notable touring and recording artists, collaborators and festival stage guests.

Canadas finest singer-songwriter -Dave Marsh, Rolling Stone magazine A joy to hear, just beautiful - Eric Bibb James Keelaghan is an artist who has proven to be a man for all seasons. For almost a quarter of a century now, this poet laureate of the folk and roots music world has gone about his work with a combination of passion, intent and intensity, and curiosity. Fusing his insatiable appetite for finding the next unique storyline Keelaghan also forges his pieces with brilliantly defined craftsmanship and a monogrammed artistic vision, making him one of the most distinctive and readily identifiable voices of not only the Canadian scene, but as a member of the international singer-songwriter community. Armed with a songbook that has enlightened and enthralled, and been embraced, by audiences around the world, Keelaghans life as an artist is one that is a perpetual journey on so many levels. Most importantly its a journey that has invited fans of literate and layered songwriting to be a part of his artistic expeditions, some that weave their way through marvellously etched stories of a historical nature with underlying universal themes, and others that mine the depths of the soul and the emotional trails of human relations. His masterful story telling, over the course of ten records, has been part of the bedrock of his success, earning Keelaghan his share of nominations and awards, and acclaim from Australia to Scandinavia. A disciplined visionary, Keelaghans aces have long been a love of language and history. His skills as a thespian explain his ability to make an immediate connection with audiences in a live setting, and he has an ear for a memorable melody, and harmonies that make those melodies glisten. Contemporary folk songs, at their very best, offer an insight into the hardships, attitudes, and resolve of characters and events that shape our day-to-day lives. You can dress these songs up in inspired arrangements and intricate instrumentation but, at their very essence, the archetypal folk song is all about the story and people. Something such compelling songwriters as Eric Bogle, Si Kahn, Ewan MacColl, and Stan Rogers all understood and mined so effectively. Truly, throughout a career that now spans almost four decades, the Juno and Canadian Folk Music Award winner has created a repertoire of incalculable importance a unique body of work, either inspired by or drawn from the folk tradition. Ten solo albums flush with enduring lyrical relevance. There have been several mouth-watering collaborations in the writing department. Celebrated names in the folk world such as Karine Polwart, Jez Lowe, Catherine MacLellan, Lynn Miles and Cara Luft have all contributed to notable Keelaghan releases. I love co-writing, he says, its the spark that gets me motivated the fresh approach to a lyric or a different way of forming a melody for a song is so stimulating. For more info, music and video visithttps://keelaghan.com/ Plus support fromPeter & Jane www.peterandjane.co.uk [//www.peterandjane.co.uk] Tickets can also be purchased using the Ticketsource Telephone Box Office 0333 666 3366

Swilkie , the new album from Highlands based singer and songwriterIona Lane, weaves ecology, conservation, islands and folklore into poetic songs and contemplative melodies. Written during three residencies on the Isle of Eigg, Isle of Mull and Sanday in Orkney, sense of place and landscape are at the core of these songs. From basking sharks to lighthouses, lichen to vanishing islands, curlews to tree planting; the album was recorded in a boathouse on the West Coast of Scotland and the eager listener may even hear the lapping sound of the tide murmuring through the album. Ionas connection to places by the sea is translated through these songs with evolving vocal melodies, subtle guitar and shruti box. Ionas debut album Hallival charted at #36 in the Official Folk Album Charts and was named by Folk Radio UK as #27 in their Top Albums of 2022. The album received widespread media coverage including in The Guardian, Walk Highlands, BBC Radio 2 and The Scotsman to name a few. In 2023 Iona toured extensively and joinedKarine Polwart on a run of tour dates in England. Iona joined Karine on stage for a few songs, an awe inspiring opportunity for audiences to see these two artists sing together. Iona was the recipient of the Taran Guitars Young Players Bursary in 2020. This will be Ionas first visit to north Suffolk as part of an extensive UK and mainland Europe tour in support of the new album. Ionas lyrics and musical arrangements crackle with wide-eyed curiosity. Jude Rogers, The Guardian A real talent! Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 Folk Show Iona feels like a kindred spirit with her gorgeous evocations of landscape and geeky scientific references. Karine Polwart An ethereal voice, poetic phrase and storytelling BBC Countryfile Magazine For more information, music and video visithttps://www.ionalane.com/ Tickets can also be purchased using the Ticketsource Telephone Box Office 0333 666 3366

The Coal Porters whisk together a hugely listenable cocktail of bluegrass, folk and country ~ Uncut Magazine THE COAL PORTERS were shining lights of the UK Americana and Bluegrass circuit for 17 years before hanging up their instruments within moments of Englands defeat by Croatia in the semi-final of the 2018 football World Cup (true, though possibly unrelated). Led by AMA Award winner Sid Griffin (The Long Ryders) and featuring on fiddle Grammy winner and Adele string section leader Kerenza Peacock, they are reuniting for a select number of dates in 2025 including this one! They have featured on NPR's Morning Edition in the USA, live sessions for Bob Harris on BBC Radio 2 and Marc Riley for Radio 6 Music, and have made appearances at Glastonbury, SXSW and MerleFest. The Coal Porters claim to be the worlds first alt-bluegrass act, demonstrating the power of fiddle, mandolin, banjo, acoustic guitar and doghouse bass when matched with four-part harmonies and memorable melodies. This is a rare chance to see a pioneering band dont miss it!! Not your average fish & chips bluegrass, the Coal Porters have expanded their music with broad strokes and fearless execution ~Chris Hillman (The Byrds/Flying Burrito Brothers) Great harmony singing and memorable songs that often recall a British Flying Burrito Brothers or a back porch Ronnie Lane ~ Mojo Magazine Sid Griffin and the Coal Porters, a proper band with albums and tours and a fiddle.~ Laura Barton. The Guardian For more information & video visit https://www.sidgriffin.com/the-coal-porters/ As well as online sales, tickets can be booked via Ticketsource's telephone box office service 0333 666 3366 for the same booking fees

Folk/Americana singer-songwriterDaisy Chutehas found a loyal following through her award-winning songwriting and gorgeous voice (Guy Garvey, Elbow). 2024 brought with it a GRAMMY award for her involvement in The Birdsong Project , A FATEA award for EP of the Year ( Songs of Solace ) and collaborations with artists such as The Dunwells, Ed Blunt and Lady Nade. Selling out shows across the UK, mainland Europe and the US, Daisy can be spotted with a guitar or banjo at top arts venues and festivals like Black Deer, Cambridge Folk Festival and Glastonbury. Her debut album of original folk and Americana songs Throne will be released this year. Recognised as a committed, professional and creative songwriter (Sir Ray Davies, The Kinks), Daisys music features regularly on BBC Radio and television and is also playlisted across thousands of Tesco and Caffe Nero stores around the world. With an abundance of recording credits, you may have heard Daisys vocals before without even realising. Her background in classical, jazz and folk music has led Daisy to collaborate and contribute to soundtracks ranging from TV favourites like David Attenborough documentaries and the Inspector Morse prequel Endeavour to films like 'Yesterday' and 'Shaun the Sheep' , and game soundtracks like The Sims 4. You may have heard her backing vocals for iconic band albums such as Radioheads 'A Moon Shaped Pool' , or perhaps you heard her dulcet tones on one of the 3 Platinum-selling, Classical Brit-nominated albums her bandAll Angels released with Universal Records. When shes not in the studio or touring, Daisy is co-creating musical theatre projects with Rebecca Brewer including Coven a new musical about the Pendle witch trials (due to be premiered this autumn) and The Last Rose of Summer about Jane Austens life for MAST as this years Cameron Mackintosh composers in residence. Plus support. One of the best live Folk Music experiences currently available" -FATEA Magazine Absolutely superb. Captivating" - Paul Sexton (Billboard, BBC Radio 2, Sunday Times) Daisys work is incredibly moving and beautiful." - Chris Baxter (BBC Radio Bristol, Gloucester, Somerset and Wiltshire) For more information, music & video visithttps://www.daisychute.com Tickets are also available from the Ticketsource Telephone box office 0n 0333 666 3366 for the same booking fee.

Like the expressionistic brushstrokes of a landscape painter, Katie Spencer conjures vivid landscapes through the medium of song. Curating intimate studies using her unique finger picked acoustic guitar style and an assured warm voice, Spencer underlines the sense of space that surrounds her home by the sea in Hornsea, East Yorkshire. The striking imagery that rings through her ethereal songs creates a universe of sound and storytelling. Her mesmerising live performances have seen her play world-renowned stages, at the likes of Cambridge Folk Festival and Celtic Connections as she assembles a dedicated fanbase from all corners of the country. At just 22 years old Spencer has built up an extremely respected profile within the national acoustic music scene, sharing the stage with musicians of outstanding calibre such as Danny Thompson and Ted McKenna, and continuing to receive glowing reviews of both her live performances and recorded works.