Join us on June 6th as we host a commemorative gig celebrating County Mayo’s lasting legacy in the D-Day landings of World War 2. With Lisa Canny headlining and an opening set from HUX, this is sure to be a night you won’t want to miss.
Maureen Flavin Sweeney was just 21 years old when she forecast a drastic weather change from her post in County Mayo on Ireland’s west coast, a forecast that would end up delaying the invasion. She worked with her husband, Ted, both of whom were tasked with hourly barometer readings in the lead up to the landings.
The D-Day landings were a years-long planned invasion of Normandy, a start to the campaign of freeing north-west Europe from Nazi-German Occupation. This was the largest invasion by sea in history.
Sweeney’s observations greatly swayed the American and British teams of forecasters who urged that the invasion be delayed a day
Originally, the invasion was to take place on June 5th 1944, but at 13:00 on June 3rd, Sweeney was the first to forecast a severe storm approaching Western Europe from the Atlantic Ocean. Despite Ireland being officially neutral during the war, the Irish Meteorological Service shared this, and all crucial weather information, with the Allies.
These observations greatly swayed the American and British teams of forecasters who urged that the invasion be delayed a day to await ideal weather conditions.
The D-Day landings occurred on June 6th 1944, and marked the start of the defeat of the Nazi regime.
Sweeney was awarded a special US House of Representatives honour in 2021, and in December last year Maureen Sweeney died peacefully.
On June 6th 2024, 80 years on since the invasion, we are hosting a gig at the Fiddler’s Elbow, Camden, to commemorate the combined efforts that lead to the D-Days landings with a County Mayo rock-star fronting the night.
Named Future Music’s Songwriter of the Year, BBC America’s “Top Ten Acts you don’t want to miss”, and 7-Time All-Ireland champion harp and banjo player, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Lisa Canny is a force to be reckoned with. Famously-reviewed as a “Disgrace to the tradition”, she will bring you on an emotional rollercoaster and leave you feeling electrified.
From the heart-wrenching sorrow of her dark acoustic ballads to the high-energy, foot-stomping, banjo-driven-madness of her breathtaking showstoppers, this show is unlike ANYTHING you’ve seen before. Bring your tissues and your dancing shoes.
Lisa will be supported by Australian musician HUX. Since moving to the UK, HUX has been working the London circuit, most notably selling out The Bedford and Colours, as well as landing a support slot with Robbie Williams.
Characterised by his soulful lyricism and catchy, contemporary melodies, along with a string of new releases all through resulting in his debut Album in 2023, HUX is definitely one to get on your radar.
For one night only at the Fiddler’s Elbow Camden, join us for a D-Day celebration like no other. Get your tickets before they sell out through the link below.
An old soul with an exciting new sound, Savannah Gardner is rewriting the outlaw country genre. Her freewheeling, sometimes gritty, sometimes hauntingly beautiful songs speak to a new generation determined to stand up and be their authentic selves.
Since arriving in London from her native California, Savannah has championed the growth of women in Country & Americana music, leading the charge with her own brand of kick ass Americana and promoting monthly Ladies Nights featuring some of the scene’s most outstanding female talent.
Her freewheeling, sometimes gritty, sometimes hauntingly beautiful songs speak to a new generation
She has co-written songs with Sharon Vaughn (Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Jimmy Buffet) and Martin Sutton (LeAnn Rimes, Celine Dion, Backstreet Boys) and her upcoming much-anticipated debut album Recovering Good Girl is produced by Dale Davis, the legendary former bass player and musical director for Amy Winehouse.
Her old school/new vibe live performances are selling out London’s hottest spots, some solo and others with her all female band. She enjoys residencies at The Spiritual Bar, Sir Richard Steele, The Crazy Coqs Theatre and The Dukes of Highgate and is a two-time featured artist on the Bob Harris’s Under the Apple Tree live Session.
Last year, Savannah played upwards of 150 gigs around the UK and has featured at top festivals including The Long Road and C2C London, Maverick & Black Deer Festival.
Catch her performing with us on 27th June at the Green Note, opening for Brooke Law, or for the 4th of July party at the Fiddler’s Elbow.
Join us at the historic Strawberry Field for a day of live music celebrating the best of Americana and Country. Previously the site of a Salvation Army children’s home and made famous by John Lennon in The Beatles hit, ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’, Strawberry Field is a unique addition to Beatles tourism in Liverpool.
Born in London and raised in the US, Katy Hurt was drawn to the sounds of Country, Americana and Southern rock from a young age, inspired by artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, The Eagles, and Patsy Cline.
Since her debut in 2016, Katy has released a string of critically acclaimed singles and EPs, showcasing her versatile range and has won accolades such as the UK Country Music Spotlight Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year, Best EP, Best Song and Best Video. She has also toured extensively, playing major festivals such as Country 2 Country at the O2 Arena, Pilton Party on Glastonbury’s famed Pyramid Stage and the Isle of Wight festival.
With a rapidly growing fan base, Katy Hurt is poised to take the music world by storm with her authentic storytelling, genre-defying sound and undeniable talent.
Motel Sundown are an Americana band based in Liverpool consisting of three songwriters, Karen Turley, Naomi Campbell and Robert Johnson. Formed in 2018, together they combine the sounds they grew up with such as The Beatles, Paul Simon and Bob Dylan, with three-part harmonies inspired by the likes of Fleetwood Mac and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
Since releasing their debut album in 2022, Motel Sundown have been playing shows across the UK both as a full band accompanied by piano, drums and bass, and as an acoustic trio. They are currently releasing music from their new EP which will be released in June 2024.
Get your tickets now to kick off your summer in style.
Saint Boy are an up and coming indie folk trio, delivering gorgeous three part harmonies accompanied by stunning intricate guitar parts and emotive lyricism.
Having met at university studying Songwriting, Bea, Sassy and Oscar have spent the last two years gigging across the country and perfecting new songs for their debut EP.
Their music covers themes of friendship, adventure and longing for freedom from the trials and tribulations of city life. Their debut single ‘Sinners and Saints’ released March 2023 encapsulates these themes perfectly and after selling out their release show at Folklore, Hoxton, their growing fanbase are excited to hear more.
We were first introduced to them when they opened at The Camden Chapel and blew everyone away.
Follow @saintboyofficial_ on socials and watch this space for some exciting news coming soon…
Last year saw us launch the stage at the multi-award winning festival, with over 36 acts on over 3 days. Rain, shine or anything in between, we were up and presenting some of the best rising artists in the UK Americana scene.
This year we’re bigger and better, with all new artists to grace the updated stage. Grab your tickets to the Festival to see some familiar names, or to discover your new favourites.
Check out our full line-up for the caffeine-fuelled party coming your way. From 8:30am to 8:30pm, we present 12 hours each day of non-stop live music.
Featuring a whole array of fantastic up-and-coming artists in an intimate setting. Stop by, stay a while. Enjoy a delicious coffee and red hot music.
She is a Songwriting graduate of ICMP and has been performing and writing from a very young age. Sassy developed an interest in live music and events as a result of her experiences.
She is passionate about ensuring the fair treatment of artists and creating a positive and memorable experience for artists and audiences alike.
Whilst working at TALENTBANQ Sassy will continue to perform solo artist and as part of indie folk trio ‘Saint Boy’.
In fact it was a performance with Saint Boy at The Camden Chapel that brought Sassy and TALENTBANQ together.
Last Thursday Black Deer Live, in association with us at TALENTBANQ, hosted the launch party for their brand new series of live shows across the globe.
Gina Larner opened the show with a rousing acoustic set of her original music, showcasing her remarkable skill and ability to keep the room in raptures with just her presence alone.
Followed by Hollie Rogers and the All Star Band, consisting of the musical talents of Daisy Chute, Eddy Smith, Howard Rose and Michele Stodart. The one-time supergroup had just 4 hours of rehearsal before storming the stage, but once there you would have thought they had years together. With Hollie at the helm, the troupe gave a masterclass that had the audience dancing and singing along.
Rounding out the night came Morganway, headlining the event and blowing the very roof off of The Crypt. Voted BCMA’s Group of the Year for 2 years in a row, the 6-person band is reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac, with elements of rock, pop, country that is so quintessential Americana.
It was a wild night; the perfect way to kick off the new Black Deer Live series, which the owners of the multi-award winning Black Deer Festival have created to bring the magic of Americana to new audiences across the globe. TALENTBANQ have been appointed to run a series of shows in association with Black Deer Live, including locations in London, Liverpool, Manchester and York.
See the full line-up of shows and get your tickets below.