Bafta and Ivor Novello award winning singer-songwriter Emily Barker blends classical, rock, country and folk influences to stunning effect.
After announcing a break from touring with her longtime backing band The Red Clay Halo, Emily is now busy writing songs for her next solo album. Alongside some old favourites, she will showcase some of her new songs here for the first time, accompanied by Gill Sandell.
Emily released three albums with The Red Clay Halo and her first solo album , Photos.Fires.Fables, has just been re-issued in new
packaging with three bonus tracks. She has also recently composed music for two films that see their release in 2015: The Keeping Room and Hec McAdam.
“Heartfelt songwriting. Bridging the gap between folk, country and Fleetwood Mac”
– The Times
Alt-folk troubadour Ciaran Lavery has channeled the quiet despair of isolation into timeless songs of beauty and heartache. He has the ability to demand an audience effortlessly and truly captivates the spirit through expertly crafted songs and an astonishing voice filled with meaning, passion and heart.
Dates & Times
The Box @ The Met
Emily Barker and Gill Sandell
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