Kim Richey

It’s a great thrill to be welcoming back to Newbald the legendary Kim Richey.

Nashville based country singer-songwriter Kim has written for and with some of the biggest names in the business, commanding their respect and admiration for her heartfelt melodies, story-telling and humour. Best summed up by renowned Nashville songwriter Ben Glover thus: “She’s one of the best singers I’ve ever had the chance to work with.”

Kim last played in Newbald in early 2024 and went down a storm - this is a show you won’t want to miss!

In 2018 Americana-UK’s review of ‘Edgeland’ concluded with a summary that could have been applied to any of Richey’s work over the last 30 years or so.” This is an album of well written and stylishly presented songs. Skilled musicianship and a rich-toned voice have produced work of atmosphere and quality. It’s country music with a pop sensibility and a traditional backbone. A great listen and a great singer, singing her own songs.”



Red Sky July

Red Sky July are husband and wife duo Ally Mcerlaine (Texas) and Shelly Poole (Alisha’s Attic) along with esteemed vocalist Haley Glennie-Smith. The band’s sound is a blend of Alt-Folk, Country and Americana which has seen them gain considerable airplay, including being playlisted on BBC Radio 2.

Winners at the Scottish Music Awards, Red Sky July have toured extensively as well as appearing as special guests of the likes of Sheryl Crow, Steve Earle, 10CC, Tom Jones, Jools Holland and more.

Q magazine described their debut album as “a timeless blend of vocals & intricate twang… as atmospheric as it is emotional”.

Red Sky July’s third album ‘The Truth and The Lie’ saw them hook up with Grammy nominated Nashville based singer songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman.

The album went Top 3 in the Official UK Country Charts, with the Guardian newspaper describing it as “a modern country masterpiece”

Holly Carter

& Joe Wilkins

Holly Carter is an award-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Bristol, UK. Two-time recipient of ‘Instrumentalist of the Year’ at the Americana UK awards (2023 & 2024) she is widely recognised as an exceptional fingerstyle guitarist and one of the UK’s only professional female pedal steel players.

Drawing deeply from the well of the folk tradition, she harnesses an approach to song as a powerful tool for education and the preservation of legacy. Along with a show-stopping approach to guitar that follows hot on the heels of the likes of Chet Atkins and John Fahey, her music weaves joyously catchy melodies with thought-provoking lyrics that pay homage to a diverse collection of musical and personal heroes.

‘Holly brings masterful skills as a musician and composer, along with an engaging

commitment to music’s rich tradition of accompanying social change. Go see her!’

Martyn Joseph



Her live shows are a masterclass in using joy, humour and music to foster a sense of

community and hope, creating a profound sense of connection with the audience; it’s

easy to see how she has drawn comparisons with others for whom music is innately

connected with social activism, such as Billy Bragg and Marisa Anderson.

The Brooke Law Band

From provocative rock to soulful confessionals, Brooke Law has a voice that combines grace, grit and power. With a new album, Naked Heart, attracting great reviews, Brooke draws Influences from a range of artists from Janis Joplin to Alanis Morissette and backed by a full band, this promises to be one of the stand out shows of the year.

Brooke Law’s debut album is a bold statement - anchored by lead singles ‘Real’, ‘Big World’ and the upcoming ‘Freak On’, she invites us to strip away the noise of modern life and stand tall in our own truth. From provocative rock to soulful confessionals, this is music as both challenge and comfort. A challenge to a world growing dangerously artificial.

Her powerful voice, akin to rock icons yet wholly her own, blends grit and grace cueing to the core on an album that is both defiant and soulful. With influences ranging from Janis Joplin to Alanis Morissette, Brooke’s voice shifts from vulnerable whispers to defiant roars.

“Brooke Law captivated the room on the acoustic Arena stage. They queued to meet her afterwards as her powerful voice reeled them in and her exemplary songwriting held them there” - Maverick Magazine

Suzie Hungerleider

After 23 years away chasing dreams in Toronto, three-time JUNO nominee Suzie Ungerleider (formerly Oh Susanna) returned home to Vancouver, drawn by its salt air and towering trees. Her new album, Among the Evergreens, is a deeply personal journey through time, tracing her path from youthful dreams to the wisdom of experience.

“It’s about being like a tree with all those rings around you, the layers of your life telling you who you are and where you've been,” she says. Imagery of the outdoors, of green valleys and trees shedding their leaves, infuses this new collection and it is garnering high praise as one of her best.

Uncut Magazine describes Among the Evergreens as “thoughtful, luminous, expressive” and featured it as Americana Album of the Month for June 2025. Mojo Magazine’s four-star review glowed that these 10 new songs “are about as sweet as folk-Americana comes.”

Suzie brings her stories to life with her captivating voice and raw honesty. Inviting you into her world through poetic lyricism and mesmerizing melodies, she shares her experiences from teenage-hood to motherhood. “Here I am making songs back among the evergreens, a prodigal daughter, who is now a mother, asking, who was I then and who am I now, where have I been and what did I learn along the way?”



Expect an evening of heartfelt music and vivid storytelling that lingers long after the last note fades, leaving you among the evergreens, dreaming and remembering.

Rob Vincent

‘The moment he started to sing I knew that this was something special’ Bob Harris OBE (BBC Radio 2)

It is Vincent’s powerful and soulful voice that has continually attracted acolytes such as Bob Harris, Paul Carrack, Robert Plant and Mary Chapin Carpenter.

Announced as winner of UK Song of The Year at the UK Americana Music Association Awards 2025 for his track ‘Follow What You Love & Love Will Follow’ alongside a highly coveted nomination for UK Artist of The Year, Robert Vincent continues to enthral audiences and critics alike, showing his versatility as both a solo performer and with a full band.

Most recently receiving the invitation to support Robert Plant & band Saving Grace across their UK and European Tour dates, there is an ever-growing excitement surrounding Robert Vincent, his captivating live performances and his new album.

The Liverpool singer/songwriter released his fourth studio album ‘Barriers’ in June 2024 to critical acclaim spending multiple weeks in the Country Music Charts nestled between Beyonce and Taylor Swift - but it was reaching the top 10 of both the Independent Album Chart and Record Store Chart that really gave Vincent reason to celebrate, with critics removing the constraints of category, declaring:

“Barriers' is a masterful album that blends introspection with musical sophistication, cementing Robert Vincent's place as one of the UK's finest songwriters.

His music, deeply rooted in personal and social narratives, continues to resonate widely, securing his place in the pantheon of great Liverpudlian artists” Entertainment Focus

Snake Davis & Chris Bannister

Snake is one of the most in-demand rock soul and jazz sax players in the world, widely known for his solos on tracks such as Lisa Stansfield’s “Change”, M-People’s “Search For A Hero” and “Moving On Up” Klingande’s ‘Jubel’ and Take That “A Million Love Songs”. He has played and recorded with artists ranging from James Brown to Tina Turner to Paul McCartney, The Eurythmics to Amy Winehouse. 

Chris is a singer-songwriter-guitarist of immense talent and class. The two met when Chris was invited to play an opening set on a Heather Small tour some years ago. They bonded immediately, socially and musically. Various collaborations followed, including in Snake’s ‘Classic Sax Solos’ show, but now they love to perform as a duo. Like Snake, Chris’s influences are broad:- folk, pop, soul, country and more.. 

It is easy to see how Chris gained an international reputation which has delighted fans for over two decades.

The blend of acoustic guitar and vocals, with Snake's charm on sax makes for a laid back evening featuring classics such as Stand By Me, Ain't No Love In The Heart of the City and A Million Love Songs, original songs from both Snake and Chris plus many more.

Snake is completely at home weaving artfully around Chris’s vocals, then there are sax instrumentals interspersed with the vocals.



Expect an exhilarating and varied set of wonderful songs, presented with intimacy in a duo setting.

The Fugitives

A folk collective headed by songwriters Adrian Glynn and Brendan McLeod, the band has toured extensively through Canada, Western Europe, and the UK. They're joined by banjo player Chris Suen (Viper Central) and violinist Carly Frey (The Coal Porters).

Over the past twelve years, they’ve earned a reputation for unforgettable live shows, brimming with complex harmonies, infectious storytelling and top-notch musicianship. As the CBC has it: “This show is simply brilliant”. Performance highlights include major folk festivals across Canada, headlining slots in overseas americana festivals, and a 2019 sold-out run across Germany.

“Despite their all-acoustic lineup, the Fugitives bring enough energy to the stage to light up a small city… a sound that’s like the missing link between Leonard Cohen and the Pogues”

— Georgia Straight

“A sold-out crowd was fed harmonious chants and folksy carols…the music had us glued to our seats” — See Magazine

“The Fugitives are capable of achieving dizzying, Arcade Fire-ish crescendos, replete with parallel melodies, complex harmonies and brimming torrents of emotion.” — Uptown Magazine

Rachel Croft

An internationally recognised musician and multidisciplinary artist, Rachel Croft is known for her powerful vocals, cinematic songwriting, and electrifying stage presence. Her works have been featured on Netflix, BBC Two, and premiered on major global outlets including CMT (USA) and the BBC.

Described as “truly exceptional” by BBC Introducing, her distinctive sound has graced iconic venues such as The Bitter End (New York), The Bluebird Cafe (Nashville), Bush Hall and Camden Assembly in London, alongside special performances in renowned spaces like Abbey Road Studios and The Blue Room in London’s O2 Arena.

A champion of independent artists and women/LGBTQ+ in music, Rachel dedicates much of her time guiding others wishing to work in music and leading by example through her TikTok presence (28K+ followers) and inclusive attitude towards those she collaborates with on and off stage.

Recent festival appearances include Secret Garden Party (UK), Black Deer (UK), Toxoplasmose (Switzerland) and Festival a Toute Heure Paris (France) around packed shows around Europe on regular tours. 

Rachel’s music has been on rotation across leading UK and international chains such as Tesco and Waterstones, she works closely with Gibson Guitars, and was named Caffè Nero’s Artist of the Month.



Beyond music, Rachel is a multifaceted creative force. She brings her vision to life through original pen and ink illustrations, mixed media animation, lino cuts, and video editing, weaving her visual art into all of her projects.