Joe Bayliss and Amit Dattani

Two fantastic artists will wow you this evening, both are return visits to our stage, their previous performances very much enjoyed by our audience

First we have 21st century folk -inspired music from Joe Bayliss.

Influenced by John Martyn, Damien Rice and Nick Drake, Joe is really at home interacting with his audience.

By his own words… “ the oldest – ‘new kid on the block’ in the folk world in the last 12 years”, he brings a life’s experience portrayed in a contemporary way , weaving humorous back-stories with sensitive, thought provoking songs, soothing melodies and imaginative metaphors that intersperse, carefully crafted lyrical pictures.

He can have you laughing at the introduction and crying three minutes later from the beauty of an emotional experience.

The renowned upright bass player – Mike Seal joined Joe in 2023 with a considerable background in Folk, Jazz and Blues music and adds further sensitivity and atmosphere to the musical experience.

“…Joe Bayliss, playing the acoustic stage gained audience approval and comparison with John Martyn and Nick Drake – not a bad piece of work for a Sunday afternoon”
FATEA (review of west coast folk festival)

“…one of those very best and provided us with a wonderful set of melodic and heartfelt songs that captivated the audi-ence from beginning to the end- highly recommended.”
Shirley Folk Club

“….’I can listen to Joe all day…a great storyteller whose songs paint great pictures in your imagination, whilst his voice takes you on a soothing journey… “
Red Lion Folk Club

Joe’s 6th studio album—GRACE was launched in January 2025, Joe’s previous album: FRAGILE , has been critically acclaimed as ‘compelling’, ‘sensitive’ , ’thought-provoking’.

https://joebayliss.bandcamp.com/album/fragile

https://youtu.be/6eoMVZglXgs

www.joe-bayliss.com

https://www.facebook.com/joe.bayliss2

Second, Amit Dattani.

Amit Dattani is a singer songwriter known for his unique brand of roots-driven guitar and striking lyrical originality. Behind his raconteur spirit lies superb musicianship, nimble finger-picking and a versatility which has garnered a strong reputation on the live circuit, with over ten years performing across the UK and Europe under his belt. 

His wry lyrics, mellifluous guitar and warm vocals come to the fore with his most recent release, Santiago – a collection of stripped back songs with just guitar and voice, garnering attention from the likes of Americana UK and fRoots, radio play on BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio 2 and a nomination for ‘Best Folk Act’ from the BMA Awards.

Amit has shared the stage with the likes of Charlie Parr, John Smith, Blind Boy Paxton, Willy Vlautin, Kathryn Williams and Mark Morris

“Echoes of John Fahey and Leo Kottke” – Roots and Branches

“Just a fantastic picker!” – Charlie Parr

“Simple, sincere and authentic” – Folking

“This is among the year’s finest debut albums” – Folk Radio UK

“Terrific country blues – recommended” – fRoots

“His deft touch and warm, gentle vocals take the listener on one enjoyable journey after another” – Flyin Shoes

“It has been a while since a master musician such as Amit Dattani has reminded us of just how full a sound one man with one guitar can create” – Blues Matters

“Each song is a nugget in a seam of precious stuff, hand hewn and lovingly put together” –AmericanaUK

www.amitdattanimusic.com

Tickets: £8.00 (Advance), £10.00 (On the door)