A gig on Friday 16th May. The event starts at 20:00.
Headlining our May concert will be Holly Clarke, a singer who draws from the old ballads and stories, conjures a performance that immediately captivates any listener.
As a performer, Holly transports the listener into the heart of ballads, immersing them in the narratives that have shaped humanities experience through time. From songs of the supernatural and folklore, to the tales of love and loss, Holly Clarke sings with an infectious energy and passion for traditional song.
Rising in popularity among folk audiences and performing with the likes of Nancy Kerr and James Fagan, Daoiri Farrell and Queer Folk and supporting the Folk icon Martin Carthy, Holly Clarke has made a name for herself as a powerful singer and accomplished guitar player performing at festivals and venues such as The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Cecil Sharp House, Sidmouth Folk Festival, Bromyard.
Holly will be joined on-stage by her full band, which comprises Amy Thatcher (accordion & synths), Anna Hughes (fiddle & viola) and John Pope (double-bass).
Opening the evening will be Cornwall-based duo Löre & Lament, who weave ballads from England and the Celtic isles. They play traditional songs, shanties, and originals inspired by folklore.
This concert will also be live-streamed in partnership with Live to your Living Room.
Tickets for the concert, which takes place at Christ Church Downend on Friday 16 May 2025, are available online here and from Melanie’s Kitchen in Downend (cash only). They are priced at £14 each in advance or £16 on the door. Doors open at 7.00pm and the music starts around 7.45pm. This event is also included in our Spring Season Ticket.
There will be a bar, stocking cider, soft drinks, wine, hot drinks and real ale from locally-based Hop Union Brewery. Audience members are encouraged to bring their own glass/mug/tankard, as well as reusable bottles for water, as part of the drive to be more environmentally aware; there is a 50p discount for those that do. There will also be sweet treats available at the bar courtesy of Radstock-based The Great Cake Company as well as a prize draw, which helps to fund the support artists for each concert.
For further information, please email [email protected] or find us on social media.
Terms & Conditions: All tickets are non-transferable. Please note that we operate a strict no-returns policy. Downend Folk & Roots is a "listening venue". Overly noisy patrons may be ejected from the premises. The organisers reserve the right to ask latecomers to wait for a suitable break in the performance before taking their seats. Our events are photographed and your image may be used online. If you would rather it was not, please speak to a team member when you arrive. By purchasing tickets, you agree to these terms and conditions.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
As a performer, Holly transports the listener into the heart of ballads, immersing them in the narratives that have shaped humanities experience through time. From songs of the supernatural and folklore, to the tales of love and loss, Holly Clarke sings with an infectious energy and passion for traditional song.
Rising in popularity among folk audiences and performing with the likes of Nancy Kerr and James Fagan, Daoiri Farrell and Queer Folk and supporting the Folk icon Martin Carthy, Holly Clarke has made a name for herself as a powerful singer and accomplished guitar player performing at festivals and venues such as The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Cecil Sharp House, Sidmouth Folk Festival, Bromyard.
Holly will be joined on-stage by her full band, which comprises Amy Thatcher (accordion & synths), Anna Hughes (fiddle & viola) and John Pope (double-bass).
Opening the evening will be Cornwall-based duo Löre & Lament, who weave ballads from England and the Celtic isles. They play traditional songs, shanties, and originals inspired by folklore.
This concert will also be live-streamed in partnership with Live to your Living Room.
Tickets for the concert, which takes place at Christ Church Downend on Friday 16 May 2025, are available online here and from Melanie’s Kitchen in Downend (cash only). They are priced at £14 each in advance or £16 on the door. Doors open at 7.00pm and the music starts around 7.45pm. This event is also included in our Spring Season Ticket.
There will be a bar, stocking cider, soft drinks, wine, hot drinks and real ale from locally-based Hop Union Brewery. Audience members are encouraged to bring their own glass/mug/tankard, as well as reusable bottles for water, as part of the drive to be more environmentally aware; there is a 50p discount for those that do. There will also be sweet treats available at the bar courtesy of Radstock-based The Great Cake Company as well as a prize draw, which helps to fund the support artists for each concert.
For further information, please email [email protected] or find us on social media.
Terms & Conditions: All tickets are non-transferable. Please note that we operate a strict no-returns policy. Downend Folk & Roots is a "listening venue". Overly noisy patrons may be ejected from the premises. The organisers reserve the right to ask latecomers to wait for a suitable break in the performance before taking their seats. Our events are photographed and your image may be used online. If you would rather it was not, please speak to a team member when you arrive. By purchasing tickets, you agree to these terms and conditions.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
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