Dave brings his award winning Americana one-man show to Ware Drill Hall in Ware, Hertfordshire. He'll be showcasing new songs from his upcoming album due for release later in 2026, as well as plenty of old favourites.
Dave has been playing venues in Hertfordshire for over 20 years, engaging audiences with his songs and the stories behind them. He's absolutely delighted to headline Ware Drill Hall.
Special guests are The Wayward Sons, who'll be launching their new EP, and Cedar Rose Johnson.
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 latest 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 commercialnand critical success both in the UK and the US.
Dave performs solo-acoustic: one man and 3 guitars. The late, great Steve Simpson of Slim Chance said of Dave: If I could sing and play like that, I wouldnt need to be in a band.
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. He's currently touring the UK with a new album in the planning for later this year.
The Wayward Sons:
Inspired by the music of Nashville and Memphis, The Wayward Sons, 6 Hertford-based friends, will take you on a toe tapping journey through Americana, Country, Folk and Blues music. Old favourites, new tunes and songs from their forthcoming EP. The Wayward Sons perform extensively across the local region and beyond. For further information of gigs & updates, follow on Instagram: @the_wayward_sons or email:
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"Surely one of the best pub bands in the country" Heather S. Dec 2024
Cedar Rose Johnson:
Cedar Rose Johnson is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Hertford.
Her professional music career began in 2021 with the release of her first four singles that she wrote for feature film, The Moment Trap - The Lennon Dream.
In 2021, she also released her first single to gain radio play. My Open Heart was played on BBC 3CR after being picked up by Honour Morrison at BBC Introducing.
The video for My Open Heart was released in 2021, showing that not everything is as it seems in relationships. In the video we see Cedar being romantic with actor and friend, Adrian Viviani.
In 2021, Cedar had a zoom call with KT Tunstall after winning a competition online: I dont think Ill ever stop going on about that to be honest...she was so lovely and kept saying that she loved my voice...obviously I tried to act cool about it but I dont think that came across very much!
In 2022, Cedar released her single I Love Love You. A tribute to her mum, whom died from breast cancer when Cedar was ten years old.
Cedar's single Stay Goodbye was released in 2023 along with a touching, personal video exploring vulnerability in relationships.
In 2024, Cedar released a cover of Leonard Cohen's Dance Me To The End Of Love with teaser videos on her social media.
In 2025, Cedar released a demo version of her song for the England Lioness football team, to celebrate their success in the Euros and beyond.
