Passing Waves album launch with Jake Calladine and Ocean Moon
Passing Waves album launch event.
with Jake Calladine and Ocean Moon.
Passing Waves is the artist name of songwriter Jake Calladine, a Cornish artist who currently resides in Frome, UK.
The album was produced by Jon Tye aka Ocean Moon over the past 7 years and features some of Jake’s best loved songs created with an array of local musicians.
Live in the Gallery: John Fairhurst
John Fairhurst has spent the majority of his life travelling the world and playing music, meeting innumerable characters, collecting stories and drawing influence and inspiration from the varied musical styles and first hand experiences of a life on the road.
Hailed by Acoustic Guitar Magazine USA as one of the Top Resonator guitar players worldwide, John has released 5 albums over the last 10 years as both a solo artist and with his full electric band.
Live in the Gallery: Cat Rose & Jon Fazal
Cat & Jon are an emerging singing-songwriting folk duo based in Plymouth. Their songs have been described as ‘combining dreamy, catchy melodies with storytelling lyrics that paint vivid pictures in your mind.’ Much of their music is inspired by the complicated beauty of their coastal city. Cat & Jon’s debut double release, Summer Rain & Firestone Bay, is out on 14 July 2023 and was recorded at Planet Road studios with Matt Kemp (Kid Hyena).
‘Exquisitely melancholic and full of poetic perceptions.’ Sarah Gosling, BBC Introducing Southwest
Live in the Gallery: Thomas Ford & Becca Langsford
Born in a field 30-something years ago, Thomas Ford is a blues shouter, a guitar picker and a harmonica fire-breather. Teamed up with Becca Langsford, vocalist and percussionist of international renown, often seen touring with Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre or performing in her own exciting projects.
Having performed from Bodmin to Berlin, with records sold from the Eastern Block to the East Indies, been heard on radio shows from Luton to Laos. Their mix of delta blues traditions with nu-blues songwriting, is a perfect fit within our Garrison Gallery setting.
Garrison End of Season Party w/ Mammoth Sessions & Friends
For one last time this year we want to invite you to join us as we celebrate all of you, with all of you. Free entry as always and aforementioned tipples served all evening. Music on the night supplied by the inimitable Mammoth Sessions, Bringing the best in are groove, disco, balearic, funk, and jazz. Its gon be a swell ol' time. Can't wait to see you there.
Garrison Gallery: SONG
The final open mic of the season is Friday!
Have a ditty you want to share, or a couple of new chords you want to try out? This could be the platform for you. November 24th! It's also our leading lady's birthday weekend- Come up and sing her some songs. All songs welcome!
Garrison Gallery Presents : Thomas Ford & Becca Langsford
Mixing delta blues traditions with nu-blues songwriting Thomas Ford & Becca Langsfords energetic live shows have taken them all across the UK and Europe selling records everywhere and even further.
Chainska's Bounce & Groove Weekender
Chainska Brassika represents London's iconic underground ska scene, having established themselves as one of the hottest UK acts in the genre. Born and bred in South London, the band has won the World Reggae Champion title, collaborated with the legendary Toots Hibbert, entertained thousands on stadium tours alongside Madness and graced countless festival stages, from Glastonbury to Rototom Sunsplash. The rabble rousers are bringing a weekend of live acts and DJs on the scene to Maker Heights, promising world class ska, reggae, hip hop, dancehall and festival sounds. So save the date and join Chainska for a high-energy weekend that promises to get you bouncing from start to finish.
Jamie Yost & Friends
South West, UK based singer-songwriter Jamie Yost deft ability to craft songs became apparent with the success of his 2018 single “Runaway” with over 300,000 streams online. Raised in Devon, Yost’s music feels older than than his years. Focussing heavily on poetic lyricism, his Folk roots and interwoven Alt-Pop melodies you can hear moments of Bon Iver and Ben Howard to The War on Drugs and The 1975.
Potts & (poss) Jammin'
Potts is a natural soul singer, lyrically honest with a penchant for a catchy chorus, He’s as happy on his own with a guitar and kick drum as he is fronting a heavy band. Since cutting his teeth as a guitarist and singer on the festival and live circuit across Europe and the UK, he has immersed himself in the world of theatre, shifting the context of his practise with great success gaining critical acclaim for his work as a composer and performer alike. Now, having begun writing and recording his debut solo project, armed with a bunch of new songs, Potts is back doing what he loves most, Performing live to the people. Expect carefully crafted songs, unforgettable riffs and virtuosic guitar playing all wrapped up in a soaring tenor vocal.
Vince Lee & Sophie Lord
Vintage blues duo based in Plymouth. Vince has been playing and singing the blues in all its forms since the mid 80s and has influenced many likeminded musicians with his guitar playing. Sophie Lord was one of those people. Recently returning to Plymouth after 10 years working as a bass player in London, Sophie joined forces with Vince in early 2022. Together they have gained a huge following on social media platforms for their blues music videos which have reached millions of people around the world. Their style touches on jump blues, calypso, swing & ragtime.