Kris Drever is among Scotland’s most acclaimed and distinctive contemporary musicians, celebrated for his warm voice, virtuosically expressive guitar playing and imaginative and evocative songwriting.
Raised in the Orkney Islands, he has carved out a unique place at the intersection of traditional folk and modern acoustic music, as a solo artist and as one third of the award-winning trio Lau.
Over the course of his career, Kris has won hatfuls of honours, including BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards for Best Singer, Best Original Song, and Best Group with Lau. His solo work combines lyrics of depth and authenticity with expertly pitched arrangements, exploring themes of place, identity, and social change, delivered with clarity, compassion, and poetic insight.
Kris will be playing some brand new songs from his new solo album as well as a selection from his back catalogue of originals and his storied interpretations of traditional material.
Support comes from Annie Dressner.

Singer-songwriter Annie Dressner is originally from New York City but now lives in Cambridge in the UK. Brimming with razor sharp wit, emotional poignancy and glorious melodies, her straightforward lyrical style, smart wordplay and lilting vocals offer you a front row seat to her captivating stories.
Dates & Times
Derby Hall @ The Met
From £20
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