Dan O’Farrell & the Difference Engine + Avery + The Magnetic Charms

Dan O’Farrell & the Difference Engine – former Accrington Stanley frontman Dan now fronts this marvellous alt-folk/country/indie combo from Southampton who have just released their fourth album – ‘The Fish That Learned To Drown‘ on Gare Du Nord Records, which has had some glowing reviews and is picking up some BBC 6music radio spins. Oh, a certain well known consumer rights TV presenter also performs in this band. No, not Dom Littlewood, he is of course in an Oi band. avery – Effortless song craft. Melancholy Country Pop – “an ethereal ghostly western sound.” This rising indie musician based in London, originally from the US has been growing a steady fanbase in the UK for the past 5 years as a solo performer and now has an excellent full band.  Inspired by artists such as Lizzie McAlpine and Boy Genius, her vibe is, as she would describe “sad songs”. The Magnetic Charms – folk and country and alt Americana touches via some astute song craft and a fizzing pop sensibility. For fans of REM, Souled American, The Byrds. Arrive good and early (by 7.30) to catch superb Irish singer songwriter Colm Charles Grey