Our main act this evening comes in the shape of the mellifluous tones of Welsh nu-folk wunderkind James McArthur and his band of finely picked guitar, fiddle, pedal steell and bass (the Head Gardeners). Expect hazily dreamy psych folk with echoes of Nick Drake and Iron and Wine around the edges. The link below to beautiful new track ‘While You Were Gone’ will give you an idea of what’s in store..
James McArthur onstage at 9.15 pm
Blythe Pepino’s piano based songs are eccentrically eclectic- thoughtful, surreal, funny and pointed by turns. They draw on everything from quirky alt-pop, through modern classical to gypsy swing and are sung with a magnificently expressive and hugely powerful voice.
The Cedars are a London-based fourpiece at the forefront of the U.K.’s alt-country and roots scene. A favourite of ours here at The Glad, they’re led by the superbly soulful voice of the charismatic Chantal Hill and the stylish slide of Jason Moffat on guitar. They combine elemants of country blues, rock and roll and rhythm and blues in their tough country mix, as heard on their very fine debut album, recently recorded in California. They’re described by Music Mart magazine as ‘a class act, there are a whole raft of signed bands unfit to lick the boots of The Cedars’.
The Cedars onstage at 10.00 pm.
Swines lusciously full electric folk sound calls to mind the wide soundscapes of Fleet Foxes and Great Lake Swimmers. They’re a beautiful band with a close harmony country influenced sound- you’ll hear Gram Parsons and The Band lurking in the background…
Troubadour Rose are a three piece female fronted ball of folk’n’roll energy. Based around guitar, banjo and fiddle, they’ve been championed by Tom Robinson on 6 Music, for obvious reasons once you hear them. Citing influences as diverse as Stevie Nicks, The National, Iron and Wine and The Pretenders, their mighty pop folk reflects their immaculate taste. A wonderfully original and supremely talented band.
Troubadour Rose onstage at 9.15 pm
Whiskey Moon Face are an alternative folk quartet based around fiddle, double bass, accordian, clarinet and banjo and led by the stunning vocals of singer Louisa Jones. They combine elements of eastern European traditional music, the baroque folk of Sufjan Stevens and Beirut, and their own unique take on contemporary folk to make for a beautifully realised sound.
Whiskey Moon Face onstage at 8.15 pm.
Beginning the evening at 7.00 pm we have a very special event, one very much worth arriving to catch. One Creek Road, the culmination of a 12 week project, are a 16 strong choir singing old American and English traditional pieces through to songs by The Pixies and The Beatles.
The Vamp are a superbly energetic five piece that cite influences as wide as Gogol Bordello, Tom Waits and Django Reinhardt. An ideal Gladstone band, you’ll hear flavours of Eastern European folk and gypsy jazz- the type for drinking and dancing to that is- mixed with what we could only describe as how the house band in a Bukowski novel might sound..
The Green Rock River Band are a six piece folk and bluegrass band. Songs of love, death, outlaws and whiskey pepper their double bass, banjo, mandolin, drums and guitar based sound. Part of the same Anglicana scene as the Cedars, the Dog Roses, Snake Oil Rattlers and other Gladstone favourites, they’re a welcome addition to our Saturday night bill…
The Green Rock River Band onstage at 9.00 pm
Turnstile Junkpile are a straight up no messin’ rock’n'roll band. The guitars and the grooves are weighty, but the songs have a base in a fine roots sensibility…Crazy Horse echo round the edges of their heavy Americana…
Our weekly guest dj slot bringing you the finest in rhythm and blues, soul, ska, rock’n'roll and more. Tonight Danny deCourtelle revives his ‘Pandamonium Radio Show’, alongside guest DJ Andy Hynde, spinning vintage reggae, soul, jazz and rhythm and blues.
Beth Packer and Clinton Hough (from Glad rhythm and blues favourites the Black Cat Bones) form the nucleus of rocking country soul act Ma Polaine’s Great Decline. Beth’s superbly souful voice (and mean blues harp) and Clinton’s virtuoso guitar are supported by bass, drums and horns to produce a truly exciting roots sound steeped in soul, blues, gospel, and country.
Ex-songwriter and singer with legendary bluegrass/americana act the Southern Tenent Folk Union, Oliver Talkes performs his solo project at The Glad. Double bass, fiddle, acoustic and electric guitar, piano and drums fill out his beautifully introspective songs. A truly sublime songwriter with a brilliant band, Townes Van Zandt, Jackson C Frank and Bert Jansch are all reflected in his pure folk style.
Oliver Talkes and Band onstage at 9.15 pm
Jack Joseph and Straw Milk bring their sophisticated brand of uk indie folk to our Sunday night sessions. Excellent playing and radio friendly songwriting combine to make for an splendid new addition.
Mae Karthauser from Mae & The Midnight Fairground boasts a collection of vibrant circus-esque songs that tell vivid stories of wayward characters- human and animal. The wonderfully performed pieces are delivered with a distinctive twist of humour and eccentrically woven anecdotes- a powerful and charismatic performer, we’re delighted to have her making her first appearance solo appearance at The Glad.
The Red Hot Rockets are a ramped up version of Tom Mansi & The Icebreakers playing suitably red hot rockabilly, psycho-surf and rock’n'roll originals and classics. A rocking three piece of double bass, electric guitar and drums they’re guaranteed to take the roof off, a perfect Saturday night sound- not for the faint hearted. Dancing encouraged!
The Red Hot Rockets onstage at 10.00 pm
Simon Stanley Ward is a country singer, pure and simple. Looking like he has stepped right out of a black and white western, he sounds like a proper lonesome cowboy crooner – a charming cross between Neil Young and Charlie Rich, with a voice to match.
Every Friday night we set up the decks, get a guest dj in and bring you the best in rhythm and blues, soul, ska, rock’n'roll, jump blues, boogaloo and beyond.
