sam kelly

Geoff Lakeman steps into the limelight at 69 to release his debut solo album. Featuring a host of special guests including the Lakeman brothers, Cara Dillon, Kathryn Roberts and nearby neighbour Nic Jones.

The musical collaboration of Tanya Brittain and Sam Kelly digs ever deeper into the culture, heritage and traditions of Cornwall – a fresh and compelling display of creative symbiosis, suffused with a wild beauty and offering tantalising insights into the proud heart and soul of this ancient Celtic nation.

Johnny shares his further highlight from Gate to Southwell featuring Eddi Reader, The Teacups, Kíla, False Lights, The Jeremiahs, Sam Kelly and the Lost Boys, Ange Hardy, Jackie Oates Trio, Mawkin, The Moulettes and more.

Rob catches up with the Cornwall based singer song-writer and 2016 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Nominee Sam Kelly for a down-to-earth chat about his fascinating journey in music so far and his future plans.

More great news on Gate to Southwell lineup for 2016 – this time with a fantastic lineup of homegrown and international rising stars – one you don’t want to miss!

Singer Songwriter Holly Lerski recently launched a new charity project called Song Ark. A website on which artists donate one song for charity. As well as her own single which includes Boo Hewerdine on backing vocals is a new single from Gilmore & Roberts feat. Lucy Ward & Sam Kelly.

The Lost Boys is an assured and polished debut album which showcases a wide range of Sam’s undoubted talents as a singer/songwriter gifted with a musical maturity beyond his years. It more than justifies his growing reputation as a performer and deserves to bring him and his band to the attention of a much bigger audience.

This year’s Hothouse Festival at Halsway Manor in Somerset looks set to be another great year with performances from Sam Kelly, The Elephant Sessions, The Magic Lantern, Tom Kitching Band and many more. Now in its fourth year the festival continues to champion new young performers and is one we always go to.