Kett’s Books, Wymondham

We’re kicking off our Oak Folk 2027 with local multi-instrumentalists, Christina Alden & Alex Patterson who bring their intimate songwriting and gorgeous harmonies to the bookshop on Friday 29 January. Theirs are songs which resonate deeply and feel so timeless that you feel you’ve known them of old. Their music is rich with intertwining harmony, sensitive accomplished musicianship and a creative songwriting style that is both delicate and moving. Deeply inspired by the world around them, they have a keen […]

We are beyond excited to announce that veteran of the scene, Benji Kirkpatrick, is coming to Oak Folk in Feburary ’27. He’s well known as a rhythmic driver of such outfits as Bellowhead and Faustus, with his “memorably aggressive” style (MOJO), but it’s the paring of that instrumention with his tender vocals that is particularly beguiling. Last year he toured ‘Bendrix’ – a folk-inspired take on the musical legacy of Jimi Hendrix, but he’s equally likely to be found playing […]

How to introduce Serious Sam Barrett? It’s hard to top the Guardian’s summation: “Old before his years country-folk fellow who mixes intricate John Fahey finger-picking with confessional tales of dirty old Leeds” And that’s pretty bang-on the money. Serious Sam Barrett is carving out a niche for this blend of northern grit and Smokies-Appalachian banjo twang. It was Georgia Shackleton who introduced us to his music and suggested he’d be an ideal candidate for the 2027 Oak Folk season and […]

Katie Spencer is making waves. Folk London described her as ‘one of the most distinctive voice in folk music’ and we’re similarly enraptured. That vibrato! Her debut album Weather Beaten (2019) was praised for its “unique song-craft, spell-binding musicianship and crystal sonic clarity,” as she brought together fans of music from all backgrounds and walks of life. This was followed by The Edge of the Land (2022), which reached #14 in the Official Folk Charts upon release. This record also […]

There’s a reason Sam Kelly has quickly become a local legend. Described by legendary folk broadcaster Mike Harding as ‘one of my favourite singers ever’ and by Cara Dillon as ‘an amazing singer with so much soul’, Sam has become one of the most accomplished and well-respected musicians on the UK folk scene. A captivating and versatile performer with impressive prowess as both a vocalist and instrumentalist, in his live shows Sam showcases varied material from all the projects he […]

When Jim Moray describes someone as “Leading the next generation of socially conscious songwriters” you surely sit up and notice. The judging panel of BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award did: Maddie won it in 2019. They wholeheartedly deserves this praise. Blessed with a gentle, yet powerful voice, Maddie’s songs are bold, insightful and unique. When we set up Oak Folk, Maddie was on Em’s dream list of musicians to play in our bookshop. You’re in for a treat. Saturday […]

It’s taken a while, but Oak Folk proudly presents its first Scottish singer of the programme! And, what a singer! I’m reminded of Nina Simone’s haunting version of When I Was In My Prime… The effect is absolutely breathtaking…This is an exciting, ingenious and highly original debut. – Folk London In early 2025, Ainsley released her much-anticipated third studio album, FABLE, produced by Sam Kelly. Drawing inspiration from Scottish folklore and myth, Fable combines Gaelic, Scots, and original compositions with […]