Johanna Warren & Memphis Gerald

"Heartbreaking and stirring" - Pitchfork

"A minutely examined and revelatory emotional upheaval, a view of a failed romance sung with meditative grace" - The New York Times

"The spirit that animates much of Warren's music and philosophy [is] an enduring belief that we can be better, despite the hurt and despair we put each other and ourselves through." - NPR

A “Singer-Songwriter You Need to Know" - Rolling Stone Magazine

“A luminous folk fantasia”- Stereogum

“Like [Elliott] Smith, she’s interested in the depths of human relationships and the forces that can poison them unseen.” –Consequence of Sound

“…hauntingly sorrowful and beautifully optimistic” – Guild Guitars

“Perfect for woodland wanderings, summer storms, or midnight crystal scrying.perfect for woodland wanderings, summer storms, or midnight crystal scrying.” – Pam Grossman, Phantasmaphile

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Anywhere there’s an ache is comfortable territory for Memphis Gerald’s deft flatpicking and wry burr. Born and raised in Scotland, adrift in genre and sensibility, Memphis weaves traditional Folk guitar styles into his love of storytelling and songwriting. As the listener immerses themselves in Memphis’s wandering ballads, they discover a tender insight into the life of a small town, working lad, his family, relationships, and upbringing. As a folk musician, Memphis also presents traditional songs, reworking arrangements to reveal forgotten sentiments and connect past with present. Gifted with melancholy, his self-penned numbers can subvert emotions, invite audiences to read between the lines, and find humour in life’s hardships. Introverted yet relatable, Memphis Gerald is hard to place, somewhere between Dick Gaughan and Scott Hutchinson, where he plucks at the heartstrings.

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Please note this ticket price DOES include a BYOB fee should you wish to bring alcohol to the venue.

All additional purchases of non alcoholic drinks and home baked sweet treats from the cafe counter are always very much appreciated.