After a few years in revolutionary eastern Europe, Paul Armfield returned to his beloved Isle of Wight in the early 90’s to get married, have children, sell books and write songs. His first album Songs Without Words was released in 2003 to wide critical acclaim, his voice being compared to the likes of Cat Stevens and Nick Drake and the music being described as Folk Noir. A big fan of Scott Walker Paul was likewise applauded for his renditions of Jacques Brel chansons as well as his own lovelorn, poetic songs.
Timothy Beckett is an acoustic singer-songwriter based in Southampton. Playing acoustic folk. his lyrics tell tales of personal memories, tinder mishaps and murderous ex-girlfriends.
Kathy Rhodes is a singer/songwriter. Armed with a guitar and a soft, trippy voice, Kathy presents a mixed bag of indie folk originals, and occasionally some covers, filled with elegance, charm and uplifting, intimate, soothing moments of calm contrasting with dynamic bursts of emotion. Her songs have been described as “sublime” by the prolific French author/historian Dominique Lormier when he discovered her gigging in Bordeaux, where she lived and played for several years! She has often been compared to artists such as Natalie Merchant and Patti Smith.
Event: Friday 14 April, 7:30pm
Tickets: £7 in advance / £10 on the door
